Masters (MSc) in Quantitative Finance

Gain a thorough understanding of the quantitative methods needed for financial decision making.

This Master's in Quantitative Finance enables you to learn how to design new financial products and gain advanced knowledge of the main theoretical and applied quantitative finance concepts. There is an international and multicultural perspective with a focus on current issues.

Alliance MBS is ranked 7th in the UK and 26th in the world for Finance Masters courses (QS Business Masters Rankings 2026). The course is linked to The Manchester Accounting and Finance Group – one of the leading accounting and finance units in Europe.

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MSc Quantitative Finance / Application and selection

Year of entry: 2026

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Staged admissions

We operate a staged admissions process for this course, see more information on how to apply and our deadlines.

Tuition fee deposits

If you are successful in receiving an offer, you will be required to pay a tuition fee deposit of £2,500 by the deadline stated in your offer letter to confirm your place. We ask for the deposit as competition for places is high and there is limited availability. The deposit amount is then deducted from your tuition fees when you register on the course.

Advice to applicants

Your statement of purpose should cover the areas outlined below:

Tell us why you are interested in the MSc Quantitative Finance course at Alliance MBS and how the course will impact on your future
List any other economics, mathematics, quantitative, or finance courses or qualifications you have taken in addition to your undergraduate degree
Describe what makes you an outstanding applicant and describe your potential to contribute to all aspects of the course.

How your application is considered

We can only process applications with the following documents:

valid English language qualification
first and second year transcript (scanned copies are accepted at the time of application)
list of final year modules (where possible this should be included within the same document as your first and second year transcript)
statement of purpose (this is included as part of your application form, you do not need to email your statement of purpose directly to the Admissions Team)

Deferrals

To defer your offer to the following year, you must contact your admission officer to get a copy of the deferral form. You can only defer your place for one year.

Re-applications

If you applied in the previous year and your application was not successful you may apply again. Your application will be considered against the standard course entry criteria for that year of entry. In your new application you should demonstrate how your application has improved. We may draw upon all information from your previous applications or any previous registrations at the University as a student when assessing your suitability for your chosen course.