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

This BSc in Mathematics and Finance offers a robust foundation in advanced mathematical techniques, economic theory (micro and macro), and finance topics, preparing students for high-demand careers in business, finance, and actuarial science. Graduates are sought after by international firms for roles in risk assessment, insurance, and statistical finance. The program emphasizes practical applications, including computing, statistics, probability, and financial mathematics, with opportunities for a paid work placement at organizations like Barclays or IBM. It is taught by experts from the Department of Mathematics, Department of Economics, and Bayes Business School, with potential exemptions from Institute and Faculty of Actuaries exams.The three-year degree includes core modules such as Functions, Vectors and Calculus in Year 1; Real and Complex Analysis, Fundamentals of Finance, and Numerical Mathematics in Year 2; and Differential Equations, Game Theory, and Corporate Finance in Year 3. Assessment combines examinations and coursework, weighted 1:3:6 across years, with methods including written exercises, tests, and group projects. Feedback is typically provided within three weeks of submission.

This three-year BSc Mathematics and Finance degree provides an advanced understanding of mathematics and its application to the world of finance. Year 1 -Functions, Vectors and Calculus (30 credits) -Algebra (15 credits) -Introduction to Microeconomics (15 credits) -Introduction to Macroeconomics (15 credits) -Linear Algebra (15 credits) -Introduction to Probability and Statistics (15 credits) -Financial and Investment Mathematics A (15 credits) -Skills, Careers and Employability Analysis for Mathematics students (5 credits) Year 2 -Programming and Data Science for Professions (15 credits) -Real and Complex Analysis (30 credits) -Vector Calculus (15 credits) -Fundamentals of Finance (15 credits) -Financial Reporting (15 credits) -Financial and Investment Mathematics B (15 credits) -Professional Development and Employability (5 credits) -Sequences and Series (15 credits) -Applied Mathematics (15 credits) -Numerical Mathematics (15 credits) -Applications of Probability and Statistics (15 credits) Year 3 -Differential Equations (30 credits) -Group Project (15 credits) -Advanced Complex Analysis (15 credits) -Game Theory (15 credits) -Stochastic Models (15 credits) -Operational Research (15 credits) -General Insurance (15 credits) -Corporate Finance (15 credits) -Introduction to Financial Derivatives (15 credits) -Corporate Risk Management (15 credits) -Discrete Mathematics (15 credits) -Dynamical Systems (15 credits) -Introduction to the Mathematics of Fluids (15 credits) -Introduction to Mathematical Physics (15 credits) -Mathematical Processes for Finance (15 credits) -Groups and Symmetry (15 credits) -Mathematical Biology (15 credits) -Probability 2 (15 credits)