Financial Mathematics

University of Greenwich
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Mathematics and statistics

UCAS Points

104 points

About this course

Our financial mathematics degree provides an ideal platform if you are interested in pursuing a career in the financial sector.

This financial mathematics course is based on the type of mathematics and statistics used daily in the financial industry. You will study asset price modelling, risk-neutral pricing, time series analysis and actuarial mathematics. An optional work placement means you can test new skills and knowledge in a working environment.

Popular career destinations for our financial mathematics graduates include the financial, insurance, banking and investment sectors. The course is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, the UK's chartered professional body for mathematicians, so with further experience, you could achieve chartered mathematician status.

What you should know about this course

  • The Financial Mathematics plays a vital role in the development of the modern financial service industry

  • The BSc Hons Financial Mathematics course will provide a strong background in mathematics and statistics, and introduce you to the role of analytics in the business world

  • Throughout the course, students develop knowledge of financial analytics which includes asset price modelling, the risk-neutral pricing of financial derivatives, actuarial mathematics, and financial time series

  • Overall, employers across many financial sectors place a high value on the knowledge and transferable skills acquired by the graduates of this course
  • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 104 points

    Study Options

    This course is available in 3 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 6 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: London

    Sandwich

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: London

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: London

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2134 Programmers and software development professionals
    3531 Brokers
    2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
    2433 Actuaries, economists and statisticians
    2423 Taxation experts
    2422 Finance and investment analysts and advisers

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    London
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Mathematics and statistics