University of Warwick - MSc Mathematical Finance

As a current student in the MSc Mathematical Finance program at the University of Warwick, I can confidently say that my overall experience has been quite positive. The mathematical and statistical modules stand out for their excellent quality, supported by outstanding professors who are both knowledgeable and approachable. These aspects have significantly enhanced my learning experience and provided a solid foundation in the subject matter.

The modules offered by the business school, while making efforts to be more mathematically focused, still fall short of expectations in some areas. The structuring of these modules can sometimes be subpar, which affects the overall learning experience. Despite this, the campus environment and the cohort are great, contributing positively to university life.

However, the responsiveness of the university staff and lecturers to student issues leaves room for improvement. Their proactive engagement in addressing concerns has not been as effective as expected, which can be a drawback for students seeking timely resolutions.

The university has a very strong reputation as a top math and stats school both in academia and among industry professionals. This makes the certificate highly recognisible and valuable, thus the alumni are normally able to pass the CV screening to almost all top banks and funds rather easily.

Statictical and stocastical modules are delivered by the Statistical Department of the University, computational modules by the Mathematical and financial modules by WBS, which gives a unique exposure to quantitave finance. The quality of the professors is competitive to other top schools in the UK like Oxford and Imperial.

Finally, the university is a gem for those who finds beneficial living in the rural area enjoying the pace of the countryside.