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Actuarial And Financial Mathematics
Duration
A PhD programme normally lasts for 3 years as a full time student. Part-time options are available.Overview
Actuarial and Financial Mathematics is one of the main research areas within our Mathematical Sciences grouping. PhD opportunities are alighted with the research interests of our academic staff and are broadly as follows:- Risk management
- Actuarial mathematics
- Finance & insurance interface
- Pensionmetrics
- Stochastic asset models
- Pricing & hedging of derivative securities
Entry Requirements
English language requirements
If your first language is not English, or your first degree was not taught in English, we’ll need to see evidence of your English language ability. The minimum requirement for English language is IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. We offer a range of English language courses to help you meet the English language requirement prior to starting your masters programme:
- 2 semesters English (for IELTS of 4.5-5.0);
- 12 weeks English (for IELTS of 5.5);
- 6 weeks English (for IELTS 5.5*-6.0). (*minimum 5.5 reading and writing)
