MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
Mathematics
Financial Mathematics
MMath (Hons) DPS/DIntS*: 5 years full-time with placement year UCAS code: G104
BSc (Hons) DPS/DIntS*: 4 years full-time with placement year UCAS code: GNC3
MMath (Hons): 4 years full-time UCAS code: G103
BSc (Hons): 3 years full-time UCAS code: GN13
BSc (Hons) DPS/DIntS*: 4 years full-time with placement year UCAS code: G101
Typical offers A level: AAA including Maths or A*AB including A* in Maths IB: 37 (6,6,6 HL) including HL Maths BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: D*D plus A level Maths grade A (for other combinations please refer to the online prospectus)
BSc (Hons): 3 years full-time UCAS code: G100 Typical offers A level: AAA including Maths or A*AB including A* in Maths IB: 37 (6,6,6 HL) including HL Maths BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: D*D plus A level Maths grade A (for other combinations please refer to the online prospectus)
Studying Mathematics gives students the numerical abilities, logical thinking and analytical skills that are crucial to the success of diverse organisations within commerce, banking and finance, management and industry. Through innovative teaching we equip our students with these skills while also revealing the many facets of this rich and stimulating discipline. The MMath and BSc courses in Mathematics are the same over years 1 and 2. The greater depth of the MMath course will help to prepare you for a career in research.
Year 1
Areas studied include mathematical methods, analysis, linear algebra, geometry, computing and numerical methods, probability and statistics, and mechanics.
Year 2
Areas studied include algebra, analysis, complex analysis, mathematical methods, differential geometry and topology, probability, and differential equations and calculus of variations.
Optional placement/study year
Optional professional placement and/or overseas study.
Year 3
Areas studied include a variety of options in pure and applied mathematics and statistics, and a mathematics report or project for BSc.
Year 4 (MMath only)
Areas studied include topics chosen from all areas of pure and applied mathematics, together with a compulsory mathematics project.
Graduate destinations
Recent graduates have gone on to take up roles at companies including EY, Lloyds Banking Group, Associated British Foods, PwC, British Gas, RGL Forensics, and Jaguar Land Rover.
Mathematics plays a crucial role in the financial services industry and our Financial Mathematics BSc (Hons) degree prepares graduates for careers in the industry by equipping them with knowledge and understanding of both financial matters and the relevant mathematics. The course includes modules in probability theory, stochastic processes, statistical modelling, corporate finance, and asset pricing, enabling you to gain an understanding of the methodologies and techniques that are essential for jobs in banking and finance. No prior knowledge of economics or finance is necessary as the course provides a comprehensive introduction to macro and microeconomics and the principles of finance.
Year 1
Areas studied include mathematical methods, analysis, linear algebra, probability and statistics, and macro and microeconomics.
Year 2
Areas studied include probability theory, mathematical methods, analysis, statistical modelling, complex analysis, finance, and macro and microeconomics.
Optional placement/study year
Optional professional placement and/or overseas study.
Final year
Areas studied include stochastic methods in finance, corporate finance and derivatives, and financial economics and asset pricing.
Graduate destinations
Recent graduates from the department are employed by Britvic, Deloitte, HSBC, BDO, Goldman Sachs, Buckley Construction, Retail Marketing Group, Deutsche Bank, Disney (Paris), EDF Energy, EY, Fiat Group Automobiles UK Ltd, Fujitsu, General Electric, IBM, Lloyds Banking Group, PwC, Roche, and Rolls-Royce. *Diploma in Professional/International Studies
*Diploma in Professional/International Studies
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