A 2:1 in four named subjects
The minimum academic requirement is a 2:1 in mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics or physics.
Master's · Imperial Mathematics
Imperial MSc Mathematics and Finance: a maths-department route into quant finance
Imperial's MSc Mathematics and Finance is a one-year, full-time course delivered by the Department of Mathematics that starts in October 2027. Its page asks for a 2:1 in mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics or physics, which is narrower than the quantitative lists on Imperial's business-school courses. Applications run in rounds, and the page suggests applying early, with Round 2 closing on 6 January 2027.
2027-28 entry · Official information
What Imperial asks for in Imperial MSc Mathematics and Finance
Taken from the Imperial College London postgraduate taught course page for the MSc Mathematics and Finance and read on 2 November 2026. The page describes 2027-28 entry; confirm every date and rule on the page before you rely on it.
Seven core modules, five options
The core includes Fundamental of Option Pricing, Statistical Methods for Finance, Stochastic Processes, Quantitative Risk Management, Interest Rate Models, Computing for Finance and Simulation Methods for Finance. Students choose five optional modules.
C++ and Python
Computing for Finance covers programming in C++ and in Python for quantitative finance problems.
A research project, possibly on placement
The research project is carried out internally or on a placement with a bank, hedge fund or similar financial institution.
Rounds: 2, 3 and 4 are open to this course
Round 2 closes on Wednesday 6 January 2027, Round 3 on Wednesday 10 March 2027 and Round 4 on Wednesday 28 April 2027. Round 1 is for Business School courses only. The page recommends applying early.
An interview is possible
You may be invited to attend an interview with staff as part of your application.
Official sources
- Imperial College London: Mathematics and Finance MSc (postgraduate taught course page)imperial.ac.uk
Read on 2 November 2026 on the Imperial College London postgraduate taught course page for the MSc Mathematics and Finance, which describes 2027-28 entry. The English-language score table, the accepted international qualifications, the optional-module descriptions, the fee and funding pages and the admissions website were not read and are not stated.
Fit
A narrower subject list than the business-school courses
The entry rule names four subjects. The readings below mix Imperial's wording with Avandy's judgment, and the labels say which is which.
A mathematics, statistics or physics graduate
These are the named subjects. The core modules rely on probability, stochastic analysis and numerical methods, so check how your degree covered them.
An economics, engineering or computing graduate
These degrees are not named on the page. The page sets the rule at mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics or physics, so read the page and contact the admissions team before planning around this course.
An applicant wanting a business-school finance course
Imperial also runs a finance MSc at its business school, with its own entry rule and application rounds. Compare the two before choosing, because the department, rules and rounds differ.
Decision
What the year contains
The page describes a programme covering mathematical foundations, finance principles and tools, and implementation and data analysis.
Core
Option pricing, statistical methods, stochastic processes, risk management, interest rate models, computing and simulation methods.
Optional modules
Five options, with listed examples including Optimisation in Machine Learning, Deep Learning and Portfolio Management. The page says combinations may be limited by timetabling and that the curriculum is subject to change.
Avandy's judgment (heuristic, not a university rule)
Decide early whether you want the project internally or on a placement, and choose options that match the financial roles you intend to pursue.
Application
Rounds and choices
The page describes a staged admissions process and says to apply by 23.59 UK time on the closing date of a round.
Which round
Round 2 closes on 6 January 2027 with a decision by 3 March 2027. Round 3 closes on 10 March 2027 with a decision by 5 May 2027. Round 4 closes on 28 April 2027 with a decision by 1 July 2027. The page warns that places may not be available in later rounds.
One application form
You can submit one application form per year of entry and choose up to two courses.
Avandy's judgment (heuristic, not a university rule)
Because later rounds carry the page's warning about availability, Round 2 is the safer plan if your documents are ready. If you list two courses, choose ones whose entry rules you actually meet.
Planning
Planning for the October 2027 start
The page describes an October 2027 start, and the dates here belong to that cycle.
What to do now
Check your degree against the four named subjects, choose a round and prepare for a possible interview. Re-read the page before submitting, because Imperial says course information is subject to change.
Support
Independent support with course choice and the written application
Avandy provides independent academic and admissions support. It is not affiliated with Imperial College London or any of its departments. Support sits within the Avandy Trinity Advisory Model: a Strategic Admissions Consultant, a PhD-level Academic Mentor and a Subject-specific Tutor, working to the published requirements of each course. No outcome is promised.
Questions
Questions applicants ask
What degree does Imperial MSc Mathematics and Finance ask for?
A 2:1 in mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics or physics.
Does the course teach programming?
Yes. Computing for Finance covers programming in C++ and in Python for quantitative finance problems.
When is the next deadline for October 2027 entry?
Round 2 closes on Wednesday 6 January 2027, Round 3 on Wednesday 10 March 2027 and Round 4 on Wednesday 28 April 2027. Round 1 is for Business School courses only.
Is there an interview?
You may be invited to attend an interview with staff as part of your application.
Can I do a placement?
The research project is carried out internally or on a placement with a bank, hedge fund or similar financial institution.
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