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It's essentially a list of the most quantitative modules or qualifications you have studied. You can also include any other experience you have with quantitative subjects.

We're looking to assess your quantitative skills to make sure you'll thrive at º£½ÇÉçÇø. Writing this statement also helps you consider the programme content and your future career path. Regardless of the role, there is no harm in being confident with numbers so that you can better understand data in your job.

What to include in your quantitative experience statement

If you studied quantitative modules in your first degree, we recommend listing the top five. Make sure you explain what topics these covered if it's not obvious.

"If it isn't clear on your transcript that you have studied macro AND microeconomics then the quantitative experience statement is a great place to show us. Expand on the "introduction to economics" module on your transcript and outline what you studied."
Jerry Voong,
Recruitment & Admissions Officer for the Management Master's programmes

If you didn't study a quantitative undergraduate degree like Mathematics, Economics or Data Science, you can write about older achievements like A-level Maths or IB Maths.

You might also want to include any other relevant qualifications or work experience that demonstrates your quantitative skills. Make sure to explain how these relate to the programme content.

What level of quantitative experience is expected?

All of our MSc programmes contain quantitative elements. Whatever programme you choose, you'll need to have a basic level of mathematical knowledge. For MSc Strategic Marketing, the online, part-time MSc Strategic Marketing and MSc Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Management, it's fine if you haven't studied maths beyond compulsory classes in high school.

In fact, many students on our Strategic Marketing programmes have studied an arts or humanities degree. Don't be put off if you don't have lots of quantitative experience.

How to boost your quantitative experience

If you haven't studied maths for a long time, doing a or test will give you a chance to improve your quantitative skills. It can also add weight to your application.

You'll have access to pre-study modules in the summer before you join. This will help bring your quantitative skills up to the level you need for the programme.

Check entry requirements for more quantitative programmes

Some programmes require lots of quantitative experience. The quantitative experience statement influences our selection process for these programmes so please check the entry requirements before you apply:

• MSc Finance
• MSc Finance & Accounting
• MSc Financial Technology
• MSc Investment & Wealth Management
• MSc Business Analytics & AI
• MSc Risk Management & Financial Engineering
• MSc AI, Economics & Policy

The finance programmes are very rigorous. To join these, you'll need an advanced level of maths skills. It's essential that you choose a programme that matches well with your previous studies and gives you the best chance of success in your application.

"It's always disappointing when you see a great candidate without the quantitative grounding to allow them to succeed on a finance Master's. This means that we won't be able to make an offer even if the student would otherwise be a really good fit for the Business School."
Sarah Eggleton,
Recruitment & Admissions Officer for the Finance Masters' programmes

Do you need programming experience?

If you're applying for MSc Business Analytics & AI, you must have a quantitative background to have the best chance of success. You'll need to be proficient in R, Python and SQL by the end of the programme. Most of the modules in the programme use at least one of these languages.

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If you're applying to MSc AI, Economics & Policy, you need to have taken at least one programming module and completed one project involving programming to be eligible.

Take our online maths test before applying for a finance programme

Are you considering applying for a finance programme?

• MSc Finance
• MSc Finance & Accounting
• MSc Financial Technology
• MSc Investment & Wealth Management
• MSc Risk Management & Financial Engineering

Before applying to one of these programmes, we recommend taking our online maths test. This test is the minimum level you'll need to succeed. Use it to check your quantitative ability and decide if you're a good fit.

Many of the current Risk Management & Financial Engineering students have a background in mathematics – 39% in 2026. The rest studied subjects such as engineering, economics and finance.