Financial Mathematics

This course provides the perfect blend of learning. We’ll build your business and finance knowledge through real-world scenarios focusing on accountancy, financial modelling and economics, while underpinning this with a sound mathematics base in statistics, algebra and calculus.

It’s not only about learning the theory – it’s about the application too – and lots of it. There are plenty of opportunities for you to get hands-on in our cutting-edge facilities to try out your ideas.

The financial services industry makes a significant contribution to the UK economy, and effective financial management is vital to the success of any business. That’s why skilled financial mathematicians are in such high demand. This course gives you a broad knowledge of financial mathematics in accountancy practice, the operations of financial markets, and the wider business environment, so that when you graduate you’ll have a solid but flexible knowledge base that will put you in a fantastic position to get the job that you want.

In Years One and Two you’ll explore a wide range of mathematical techniques and applications. Then, in your final year, you’ll get to choose a number of specialist modules depending on your own personal preferences and career aspirations.

Accreditation This course is also accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, which is a seal of approval from the professional body and will help you on your way to Chartered Mathematician status.