This program provides advanced training in financial theory and practice, with a strong focus on both financial engineering and risk management. Students will develop a deep understanding of financial markets, investment analysis, derivatives pricing, risk management methodologies, and advanced mathematical and computational techniques relevant to both financial engineering and risk. The program emphasizes the development of both analytical and technical skills, preparing students for careers that require a strong understanding of both finance and engineering/computational methods, especially within the context of risk management.

Financial Engineer, Quantitative Analyst, Risk Manager (Quantitative), Derivatives Trader, Structurer, Financial Modeler, Risk Analyst (Quantitative), Credit Risk Analyst, Operational Risk Manager, (Potentially roles in related finance, engineering/computational, and risk management areas)

- A university with a forward-thinking environment and diverse international community
- Essex is a centre of world-leading research excellence for the social sciences
- Offers a location close to beautiful countryside that's only an hour away from London by train