BSc (Hons) Financial Mathematics
Bachelor's degree
In Hatfield
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Hatfield
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Duration
3 Years
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Start date
Different dates available
In the first year, the BSc (Hons) Financial Mathematics and BSc (Hons) Mathematics courses are exactly the same. So, if you change your mind and want to change, that’s easily done. Your second year is where you start specialising in financial mathematics if you choose this pathway.
In your first year, you’ll learn all the foundations and basics that you need to know. We are aware that our students come from different schools and have followed different programmes. The first year is about making sure that everybody is on the same page. You’ll study linear algebra, basic statistics, and computational modelling. You’ll learn about numbers and sets, the applications of mathematics and financial maths. You’ll also take the first ‘mathematical techniques’ model to set you up with a strong foundation for your second and third year.
In your second year, you’ll take the second module on mathematical techniques. You’ll also work on differential equations, take a module in career planning and development and attend small group tutorials. You’ll study programming, financial markets and portfolio theory. You’ll learn how to analyse portfolios of securities and financial data. In the second half of the module you’ll learn more theories that underlie the financial markets. This year there are also some optional modules for you to choose from. These include algebra, number theory and real analysis. Want to go into teaching? You can even take a module in professional teaching skills to prepare you for a career in education.
Work placement/study abroad option: Between your second and final year, you’ll have the option to study abroad or do a work placement for up to a year. Not only will this give you an amazing experience to talk about but will also give your CV a boost. If you’d rather go straight to your final year, that’s absolutely fine too.
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About this course
Financial Mathematics sits within one of our smaller Departments. That means you’ll get to know your lecturers very well and vice versa. You’ll benefit from an individual approach and tailored care and support where needed. You’ll learn from research active academics, who are renowned internationally for their contributions to mathematics and mathematical physics. Three members of staff have been working on ‘Strings, Supergravity and Geometry,’ exploring string theory and differential and algebraic geometry. Other projects include researching classical and quantum integrable systems and scattering amplitudes in gauge theories. Aren’t familiar with these terms and theories? Rest assured, very few of our first-year students are. You’ll start at the basics and slowly work your way up to specialise in the areas that interest you most.
You’ll attend lectures as well as workshops and seminars. This way, you can learn from your lecturers as well as your peers. We’ve even set up a Student Proctor Scheme. This means students from higher years will be on hand to help you during and outside of your lessons. You’ll take part in practical computing classes and problem workshops. (That’s ‘problem’ in the mathematical sense, of course.)
Between your second and third year of study, you can take an optional sandwich year. Want to study abroad for a year? We’ve got you. Want to work in industry for a year? We have a dedicated placements tutor in our school, who will help you find your dream placement. Our students have worked for companies like GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), Roche, BAE Systems, and the NHS. And that’s just our UK placements. Many of our students even go on to work at their placement host company after they finish their course.
UCAS points 112
A Level BBC: A minimum of a grade C required in Mathematics.
Accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IGradIMA)
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Subjects
- Teaching
- Mathematics
- Financial Mathematics
- Financial
- Financial Training
- GCSE Mathematics
Course programme
Degree programmes are structured into levels, 4, 5 and 6. These correspond to your first, second and third/final year of study. Below you can see what modules you’ll be studying in each.
Level 4
Module
- Financial and Actuarial Mathematics
- Mathematical Techniques 1
- Linear Algebra
- Numbers and Sets
- Applications of Mathematics
- Basic Statistics
- Computational Modelling
- Small Group Tutorial (Level 4)
Module
- Mathematical Techniques 2
- Programming
- Graduate Skills
- Numerical Methods
- Financial Markets and Portfolio Theory
- Statistical Modelling
- Small Group Tutorial (Level 5)
- Career Planning and Development
- Professional Teaching Skills
- Number Theory
- Algebra
- Real Analysis
- Differential Equations
- Motion and Tensors
Module
- Investigations in Financial Mathematics
- Nonlinear Optimisation
- Financial Mathematics & Derivative Pricing
- Professional Placement
- Space Dynamics
- Year Abroad
- Complex Analysis
- Partial Differential Equations
- Linear Optimisation
- Further Algebra
- Further Numerical Methods
- Combinatorics
- Nonlinear Systems
- Placement with Study Abroad
- Multivariate Statistics
- Linear Modelling
- Lagrangian Dynamics
Additional information
EU Students Fee
Full time - £13450 for the 2021/2022 academic year
Part time - £1680 per 15 credits for the 2021/2022 academic year
International Students Fee
Full time - £13450 for the 2021/2022 academic year
Part time - £1680 per 15 credits for the 2021/2022 academic year
BSc (Hons) Financial Mathematics