BScFinancial Mathematics
| Study location | United Kingdom, Clifton campus |
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| Type | Bachelor courses, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 3 years |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | BSc |
| Course code | 351D |
| Tuition fee | To be confirmed |
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| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. |
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| Language requirements | English IELTS: 6.0; |
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| Other requirements | At least 1 reference(s) should be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. |
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Overview
This innovative course, brings together the study of mathematics and its practical application in the business and financial environment. Graduates from this course will have a broad knowledge of modern mathematics and statistics and be able to apply these to business and finance. This means that you will be:
armed with a solid but flexible knowledge base
well-equipped to adapt to future changes in the financial industry.
Why study this course?
Our students are satisfied – we scored an impressive 98% student satisfaction for Mathematics and Statistics (National Student Survey 2014).
It is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications which can lead to Chartered Mathematician status following subsequent training and experience.
You will work closely with the School’s Mathematics related research groups:
Applied Mathematics
Statistical Modelling.
The School has strong links with local industry. You will therefore benefit from relevant courses and the opportunity to work on placements at companies such as GE Money and IBM.
Our students have recently formed a Mathematics Society. You will have the opportunity to take part in regular events hosted on campus by the local branch of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications.
Programme structure
What will I study?
Year One
Accountancy and Finance for Managers
Introduction to Abstract Algebra
Introduction to Numerical Methods
Mathematical Methods
Data Analysis
Introduction to Economics and Finance
Year Two
Differential Equations and Transform Methods
Probability and Statistical Inference
Numerical Methods for Ordinary Differential Equations
Problem Solving
Introduction to Financial Mathematics
Mathematical Modelling and Quality Control for Business
Year Three
Optional placement year
Final Year
Core modules
Project in Mathematics
Financial and Insurance Mathematics
Optional modules
Choose two of the following modules:
Statistical Modelling
Business Analysis
Linear Systems.
Plus two modules from:
Numerical Analysis and Dynamical Systems
Applied Statistics
Stochastic Processes.
Career opportunities
This course blends theoretical and applications-orientated topics that will prepare you for specialist professional employment in:
industry
business
government service
research
education.
Our recent graduates have achieved the following roles:
BMI Baby –Accounting Assistant
Santander – MI Analyst
Nomura – International Technology Analyst
Shell International Trading and Shipping – Finance Administrator
Home Retail Group – Procurement Analyser
NHS – Systems Accountant
Pendragon PLC – Accounts Assistant.
The salary range for recent graduates is £16,000 to £30,000 per year.
You could also start a career in one of the following fields:
retail
banking
government
transport
pharmaceuticals.
You will develop the skills needed to be a revenue analyst or credit risk analyst.
Many graduates choose to undertake further study on one of our Masters-level courses or MPhil and PhD research degrees.
We are currently NOT ACCEPTING applications from NON-EU countries, except Georgia and Serbia.
We are currently NOT ACCEPTING applications from NON-EU countries, except Georgia and Serbia.