Mathematics with Finance and Economics, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

This degree has been developed to help you explore the different aspects of modern mathematics, economic theory and financial structures.To help you prepare for your future career ambitions, this course places an emphasis on applied mathematics. It has been designed to help you develop the ability to cast and solve real-world problems and develop the highly valued problem-solving and communication skills that are required in a range sectors, such as finance and business. The course is delivered by three specialised academic units: Department of Mathematics, Department of Economics and City's Business School.At City, you have the option to complete a work placement of 9-15 months between your second and third year, enabling you to gain professional experience. Placements can offer the opportunity to contribute to real-world projects. Our Professional Liaison Unit (PLU) will provide you with extensive support to help you find a placement and has longstanding relationships with an impressive and diverse range of companies. Our students have previously secured placements and internships at organisations such as Axa, Barclays, Bloomberg, Disney, EY, GE Capital, IBM, J.P. Morgan, Microsoft, Toyota and Warner Music.To help you prepare for your future career ambitions, this course places an emphasis on applied mathematics and real-world problem solving.

• Become a graduate in demand – our students are highly sought after in the financial sector

• Learn to solve real-world problems and develop the highly valued problem-solving and communication skills

• Master a wide range of mathematical topics and techniques, including computing and computational mathematics, statistics and probability – and how to apply them to real-world problems

• Develop in-demand expertise in financial and economic theory, such as financial markets, corporate finance, and micro- and macroeconomics

• Boost your employability with an optional paid one-year work placement – past students have secured placements at organisations such as Axa, Barclays, Bloomberg, Disney, GE Capital, IBM, J.P. Morgan, Microsoft and Toyota.

Learn from a multidisciplinary team combining expertise from our Department of Mathematics, the Department of Economics and our Business School.Accreditation:Good performance in certain modules can lead to exemption recommendations from professional examinations of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries."