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Pre-Masters Programme in Business and Social Sciences (2 Term), Leading to Master of Science in Quantitative Finance

Study Group - University of Strathclyde International Study Centre

UK,Scotland

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18 Months

Duration

CAD 12,750/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Mar 2025

Apply Date

UK, Scotland

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1964

Total Students: 22,000 +

Int. Students: 3,700 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

40 George St, Glasgow G1 1XP, United Kingdom

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Pre-Masters Programme in Business and Social Sciences (2 Term), Leading to Master of Science in Quantitative Finance

Program Overview

Pre-Masters Programme in Business and Social Sciences
Pre-Masters Programme in Business and Social Sciences, this two-term pathway will prepare you for your postgraduate degree at the Strathclyde Business School or Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.

You’ll study useful skills for your Masters degree, such as research skills and communication, as well as an optional route module related to your progression goals. Our Academic English Skills module ensures your language ability is suited to postgraduate study at a UK university.

Once you have completed the Pre-Masters Programme in Business and Social Sciences, and subject to satisfying the progression criteria, you can proceed to your postgraduate degree at the University.

Leading to: Quantitative Finance MSc
The MSc in Quantitative Finance has been developed to address the demand for market-aware graduates who can demonstrate an understanding of mathematical models used in financial tools, products and software.

The course is an innovative cross-faculty alliance between Strathclyde Business School and the Faculty of Science. It's been designed for those with a strong aptitude for mathematics, statistics and computing who haven't studied these topics in detail in their undergraduate degree. The course allows students with different degree backgrounds to learn the necessary skills to move into the financial industry.

The programme will prepare you for a career in financial engineering and risk management leading to roles as a hedge fund manager or financial analyst.

gain an understanding of financial theory and analysis, financial markets, numerical methods in finance, and programming for financial applications
designed with input from the finance industry
opportunity to undertake industry-based project

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Postgraduate Pathway

Application Processing Days

7 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

18 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2025		Closed
mar 2025		Open
nov 2024		Closed
sep 2024		Closed
sep 2025		Not Available

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 12,750 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Study Group - University of Strathclyde International Study Centre

CAD 12,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 5.5 Minimum Listening - 5.5 Minimum Reading - 5.5 Minimum Writing - 5.5 Minimum Speaking - 5.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 72.0 Minimum Listening - 17.0 Minimum Reading - 18.0 Minimum Writing - 17.0 Minimum Speaking - 20.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 51.0 Minimum Listening - 51.0 Minimum Reading - 51.0 Minimum Writing - 51.0 Minimum Speaking - 51.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 45.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Program Option	CAS	Programme	Tuition Fees	Scholarship
UG	SG CAS	Undergraduate Foundation Program (UFP)	£18,500	£4,750

		International Year Two (IY2)	£17,500	£6,000
PG		Pre-Masters Program (PMP)	£13,250	£4,000

		Accelerated Pre-Masters Program (APMP)	£11,000	£6,000

Scholarships For Your Pathway Programme and University Degree:
If you are a self-funded student, you could be eligible for a combined scholarship from the University of Strathclyde International Study Centre and the University for your pathway programme as well as your undergraduate or postgraduate study.

How do I get a Scholarship?
International Study Centre scholarships are available for the Undergraduate Foundation Programme , International Year One BBA and Pre-Masters Programme. These scholarships are awarded on a first come, first served basis and are subject to availability. You must request the scholarship when applying for your pathway programme .

Once you progress from the International Study Centre, the University of Strathclyde then awards scholarships each academic year upon achieving 60%.

Find the link below for full details on scholarships:
http://isc.strath.ac.uk/how-to-apply/scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.