Financial Mathematics BSc | Undergraduate study

Typical offer: AAA or A*AB Entry requirements
Fees for 2025-26 (per academic year): UK: 拢9,250

International: 拢23,950
Fees
UCAS codes: 4 years full-time with placement year: GNC3

3 years full-time: GN13
Start date: October 2025
Institute code: L79
Subject area: Mathematical Sciences

Overview

Mathematics plays a crucial role in the financial services industry. Our Financial Mathematics BSc degree prepares you for a rewarding career in banking and finance with essential knowledge of financial matters and the underpinning mathematics.

If you wish to gain the skills and knowledge for a career in banking, finance, accounting or economics, our Financial Mathematics BSc (Hons) degree provides thorough training in aspects of both financial matters and the relevant mathematics.

There are a range of modules in economics, finance and mathematics, including specialist modules that deal directly with the applications of mathematics in finance.

Through a comprehensive course that includes modules in probability theory, stochastic processes, statistical modelling, corporate finance, and asset pricing, our Financial Mathematics degree will equip you with an understanding of 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.

Why you should choose us

Top 20 in the UK for Mathematics The Guardian University Guide 2025

Top 20 in the UK for Mathematics The Complete University Guide 2025

100% of Mathematical Sciences research impact rated 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' REF 2021

Top 25 in the UK for Mathematics The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

Why you should study this course

Our Financial Mathematics BSc (Hons) degree is co-taught by the School of Business and Economics - one of the UK's Top 10 business schools.

Active in high-quality research across the broad spectrum of mathematics, the Department of Mathematical Sciences at 黑料网 enjoys an international reputation and has attracted staff and students from all over the world, making it a diverse and stimulating environment in which to study.

The Department of Mathematical Sciences is a member of the London Mathematical Society Good Practice Scheme. The department actively strives to promote equality of opportunity for all students and staff.

The Department is located in the Schofield Building, which is based centrally on the University campus. The building has recently undergone a £4.3 million refurbishment to equip it with dedicated resources for mathematics students.

As a mathematics student you will benefit from 24/7 access to state-of-the-art computer labs in the Schofield Building and also from our co-location with the Mathematics Learning Support Centre.

Our Financial Mathematics degree carries the option of a year-long industry placement or studying abroad with one of our partner universities, enabling you to broaden your horizons and gain valuable skills and experience.

What you'll study

Excited to learn more? For a taster of what you can expect to study on our Financial Mathematics BSc (Hons) degree, take a sneak preview of some of the modules you may have the opportunity to study below.

The information below is intended as an example only, featuring module details for the current year of study. Modules are reviewed on an annual basis and may be subject to future changes 鈥� revised details will be published through ahead of each academic year. Please also see Terms and Conditions of Study for more information.

Semester 1 & 2

Compulsory modules

The aims of this module are to provide a sound, basic understanding of modern macroeconomics, its historical development and its application to theoretical and real world problems.

The aims of this module are to introduce how microeconomic methods of analysis are used to analyse and evaluate contemporary market systems.

Semester 1

Compulsory

The aims of this module are:

to introduce the notion of convergence as this applies to sequences and series
to introduce the notion of continuous function of one real variable
to provide a firm basis for future modules in which the idea of convergence and continuity is used
to help students recognize the necessity and power of rigorous argument

The aims of this module are:

to introduce basic ideas of vector spaces
to introduce linear transformations and explain their relationship to matrices
to provide the basic methods of linear algebra for other modules throughout all mathematics-based programmes

The aims of this module are:

to introduce basic ideas of differential calculus and integration
to provide practice in common techniques used in mathematical applications
to provide the basic background material for all mathematics-based programmes

The aims of this module are to:

introduce students to the basic concepts of probability and statistics.
illustrate the relevance of these concepts to practical problem solving.

A part aim for this module is to enable students to become aware of and develop their academic, professional and personal skills through Personal Best. Personal Best is a development programme available to all students at 黑料网.

Semester 2

Compulsory

The aims of this module are:

to give a rigorous introduction to the analytical theory underpinning calculus for functions of one real variable
to develop the basic ideas of real analysis in several variables

The aim of this module is to develop further the main concepts of linear algebra.

The aims of this module are:

to introduce basic ideas of differentiation and integration in several variables and differential equations
to illustrate some of the connections between differential calculus and applications

The aims of this module are to introduce the basic ideas of kinematics and particle dynamics, connecting the mathematics with physical applications.

Semester 1 & 2

Compulsory

The aim of this module is to examine macroeconomic theory and policy at an intermediate level.

The aim of this module is to develop an analytical understanding of consumer and producer behaviour given the choices and constraints they face at the microeconomic level, and a basic understanding of the interaction of individuals' behaviour at the level of the whole economy.

The aims of this module are to:

introduce students to basic concepts in finance and to equip them for further study in more advanced topics and modules in finance
explain the functions of capital markets in the economy, the ways in which economic activity is financed and implications for the flow of funds, and the role of the stock exchange in this process
explain basic techniques of financial analysis, especially the valuation of simple securities, including shares, bonds and money market investments
examine investment decision rules
discuss issues pertaining to risk and the opportunity cost of capital
explain how corporations finance capital expenditure via equity or debt
examine a number of additional issues such as agency problems, market efficiency, payout policy, risk management, financial planning, and mergers.

Semester 1

Compulsory

The aims of this module are:

to give students some real understanding of mathematical concepts involved in higher dimensional calculus
to prove theorems involving functions in more than one dimension

The aim of this module is:

to give an introduction to advanced mathematical methods underpinning mathematics-based programmes
to provide further practice in common techniques used in mathematical applications
to introduce Fourier series and Laplace transforms

The aims of this module are:

to introduce basic concepts and methods of probability theory
to provide the requisite theoretical background for later probability and statistics modules

Semester 2

Compulsory

The aims of this module are:

to introduce elements of analytic geometry of conics and quadrics
to introduce the elements of group theory
to study basic examples of groups

The aim of this module is to introduce students to the classical results in the theory of analytic functions of a complex variable.

The aims of this module are:

to introduce the main ideas and techniques of the qualitative theory of ODEs and the Calculus of Variations
to teach students how to apply these ideas and techniques to the study of systems of ODEs and variational problems

Semester 1 & 2

Optional

The aims of the module are for students to:

become familiar with economic concepts used to analyse financial markets and financial institutions
gain experience in using financial and economic statistics and case studies relevant to understanding financial markets and institutions
obtain insight into some of the principal current business and policy issues in the financial system, both in capital markets and commercial banking.

Semester 1

Compulsory

The aims of this module are to:

introduce students to fundamental concepts in modern portfolio theory
develop and analyse the formal economic theory of capital markets and the pricing of capital assets
explain the concept of arbitrage and its relevance to the analysis of asset prices and portfolio management.

The aims of this module are:

to provide students with a rigorous mathematical introduction to the modern financial theory of security markets in discrete and continuous time models
to give students a solid theoretical background in the derivatives industry in discrete and continuous time models

Optional

The aims of this module are to:

introduce students to the theory of rings, in particular rings of polynomials over a field
explain important computational methods for polynomials of one or several variables

The aims of this module are:

to introduce fundamental statistical concepts
to introduce statistical methods and associated theory for design and analysis of studies and experiments
to develop statistical software skills
to reinforce skills regarding the interpretation of statistical analyses

The aim of this module is to introduce the basic ideas and methods of the classical differential geometry of curves and surfaces in three-dimensional Euclidean space.

The aim of this module is to provide students with fundamental methods of classical number theory and some of its diverse applications.

The aim of this module is to introduce students to the notions and methods of the theory of dynamical systems with an emphasis on its applications.

The aims of this module are:

to introduce the concept of small and large parameters in equations and how they can be exploited to simplify difficult mathematical problems
to introduce a wide range of approximation techniques to analyse differential equations and integrals

The aims of this module are:

to introduce students to the nature of operational research and its techniques
to study linear programming, its applications and associated algorithms

The aims of this module are to introduce students to modern concepts and methods of combinatorics and graph theory.

The aims of this module are:

to introduce Bayesian statistics;
to study posterior distributions and their properties;
to discuss applications of Bayesian statistics to a range of data sets.

This is a 10 credit module from the University-wide language programme.

This module aims to introduce rigorous economic and mathematical methods for studying how microeconomic tools are used in the design of public policies. It covers a selection of modern microeconomic methodologies and applications. The aim is to extend students' microeconomic grasp beyond that covered in Part B in ways which complement other final year modules and equip students with a solid foundation for understanding recent developments in microeconomic theory. At the end of the module, students should have gained an insight into how information, motivation, behaviour and market structure combine to generate many economic outcomes.

This module will examine the developments in the underlying foundations of modern macroeconomics from Keynes to the present day, through an analysis of specific macroeconomic models and policy issues.

Semester 2

Compulsory

The aims of this module are to provide:

a sound practical and theoretical understanding of corporate finance, in particular corporate investment decisions
awareness of the major derivative products and markets
conceptual understanding of arbitrage pricing of financial derivatives
practical experience of implementing some of the most widely used corporate finance and derivative pricing models.

The aims of this module are:

that students gain familiarity with linear ODEs with non-constant coefficients
to introduce linear PDEs with constant and non-constant coefficients

This module aims to:

introduce numerical methods and associated theory for modelling of financial options
teach students how to implement such numerical methods on computers
gain experience in interpreting numerical results

Optional

The aim of this module is to explore fundamental algebraic structures and their connection to solving equations.

The aims of this module are:

to introduce the main ideas and techniques of the qualitative theory of ODEs and the Calculus of Variations
to teach students how to apply these ideas and techniques to the study of systems of ODEs and variational problems

The aims of this module are to introduce the students to the basic notions and methods of classical analytical dynamics.

The aims of this module are:

to introduce fundamental statistical modelling concepts
to introduce associated theories for statistical inference
to develop statistical software skills
to reinforce skills regarding the interpretation of statistical analyses

The aim of this module is to give a grounding in the central ideas of topology, sufficient for the main applications in geometry, analysis and mathematical physics.

The aims of this module are to reinforce students' skills in interpreting statistical tests and using statistical software, and to introduce the methods and theory for the design and analysis of medical trials.

The aim of this module is:

to introduce both supervised and unsupervised methods for learning from data
to introduce methods of dimensionality reduction
to introduce the R statistical programming language for implementing methods using real data

The aims of the module are:

to develop a range of skills within students and provide an early introduction to teaching for those interested in pursuing it, or a related field, as a career.
to develop confidence and competence in communicating their subject.
to provide opportunities to devise and develop science and mathematics projects and teaching methods appropriate to the age and ability of those the student is working with.

The aims of this module are to:

introduce the group representations as symmetries of vector spaces
examine the special characteristics of the category of representations
help students appreciate and use the connections between different areas of mathematics

The aim of this module is to investigate physical phenomena that involve vibrations and waves using appropriate mathematical tools.

The aims of this module are:

to introduce rigorous mathematical tools which are useful in economics analysis
to give students a solid mathematical background in game theoretic models

The aims of this module are:

to introduce some mathematical models of biological systems and various techniques for analysing them
to enable students to appreciate how mathematics can be used to model biological systems

This is a 10 credit module from the University-wide language programme.

The aim of the module is to develop economic skills to analyse strategic interaction among firms in imperfectly competitive markets or regulated industries.

The aim of this module is for the student to appreciate how and why central banks use monetary policy, with a view to understanding noteworthy recent and historical policy developments in the UK, the US, Japan, and the Euro area.

Part of the module is geared towards understanding how central banks react to financial crises, with special emphasis placed on the recent global financial crisis, as well as important historical events such as the great depression. The module aims to make students appreciate how the central bank is at the heart of a country's financial and economic system.

Opportunity to learn new languages

You can give your degree an international edge by taking credit-bearing language modules as part of your course.

The University Language Centre provides a range of modules in French, German, Spanish and Mandarin Chinese from beginners' level upwards. You may take these language modules as part of your degree, enter the programme at your level of competence and work upwards one semester at a time.

Through your language modules you will practise a range of transferable skills, from face-to-face communication and presentation skills, to producing multi-media materials, you will develop skills in your chosen language in small, interactive classes, and will gain greater cultural competence as you move up the levels.

Options for languages study

How you'll study

Lectures
Seminars
Tutorials
Independent study
Group work
Supervision
Workshops

How you'll be assessed

A variety of assessment methods are used on this course.

Depending on the nature of the material, some modules are assessed by a mixture of coursework and examination (for example 25% coursework and 75% examination), whilst other modules are assessed 100% by coursework or 100% by examination.

Coursework is based on a variety of tasks including individual essays, projects, contribution in tutorials, group work and presentations.

Placement year

A professional placement year is an excellent way to add value to your degree, enabling you to put your skills and knowledge into practice and giving you substantial industry experience that can really help your CV stand out in the competitive market for graduate jobs.

A variety of industrial, commercial and research companies have received our students in recent years and good relations have been established between these companies and the Mathematical Sciences Department. Advantica, Ernst & Young, IBM, Aston Martin Lagonda, ICI, Hitachi and GSK are some examples of the companies where our students have recently completed placements.

We are able to assist you to obtain suitable placements but the final responsibility rests with you.

Additional award

By undertaking a year in placement or a year abroad, you will gain an additional award alongside your final qualification. If you undertake a professional placement year you will gain a Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS) or if you study abroad for a year you will gain a Diploma in International Studies (DIntS).

Featured placement year companies

Students from the Department of Mathematical Sciences have found some amazing placements working with a variety of organisations, including: Accenture, PwC, Siemens, Amazon, BMW, Disney (Paris), Rolls-Royce, the NHS, Morgan Stanley, L'Oreal, Lloyds Banking Group, IBM, the Office For National Statistics, Xerox, the Bank of England, Birmingham City FC, Deloitte, GlaxoSmithKline, Aston Martin, Fujitsu, ICI, and Deutsche Bank.

Student placement - a unique opportunity

More than 1,400 黑料网 students complete a 12-month placement each year. They join a range of organisations and deliver tangible benefits to their hosts as well as honing a range of workplace skills.

Study abroad

If you are interested in travelling whilst you study, there are options to study overseas with our partner universities. By choosing this course you'll have the option to take advantage of this exciting opportunity, giving you the chance to not only experience new cultures and visit exciting destinations, but also to expand your learning experience. The length of a study abroad placement would be confirmed by your School or Department.

Learn more about the benefits of studying abroad

Additional award

This course comes with the option to study abroad for a year, at the end of which you will gain a Diploma in International Studies (DIntS). This is an additional award to the final qualification you will receive once you have successfully completed this course.

Where you'll study

The Department of Mathematical Sciences is located in the Schofield Building, which is based centrally on the University campus. The building has recently undergone a 拢4million refurbishment to equip it with dedicated resources for mathematics students. In addition, our students are able to get one-to-one drop-in support with the challenging maths you may encounter at university through our Mathematics Learning Support Centre.

Lecture Theatre In Schofield Building

Mathematics Learning Support Centre

Mathematics Workshop Area

Library Level 1

Library Level 3 Computer Area

Library Level 3 Reception

Computer Lab

Stewart Mason Lecture Theatre

Entry requirements

To learn more about the qualifications we typically accept, please select your country from the drop-down menu below.

General entry requirements

The entry requirements for each course should be read alongside the University鈥檚 general entry requirements which give further details on acceptable subjects, alternative UK and international qualifications and minimum English language requirements.

General entry requirements

Contextual admissions

The University鈥檚 admissions process uses contextual information to provide insights into the context in which your academic qualifications have been achieved. This may influence the typical offers listed below.

Contextual admissions

United Kingdom

Typical A level offer: AAA including Maths or A*AB including A* in Maths

We recognise the benefit of STEP/MAT/TMUA in demonstrating your aptitude to study Mathematics at a higher level. While we do not generally include them as part of our offer conditions, they may be used to further consider an application upon receipt of final examination results.
Typical IB offer: 37 (6,6,6 HL) including HL Maths or 37 (7,6,5 HL) including 7 in HL Maths
Typical BTEC offer: BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: D*D plus A Level Maths at grade A, or BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate D* plus AA in 2 A Levels to include Maths
GCSE: GCSE English Language grade 4/C
Reduced contextual offer: Meeting specific eligibility criteria guarantees that if you are made an offer, it will be reduced by up to two grades. Find out more about Access 黑料网 Contextual Offers.

Selection

Applicants are usually selected solely on the basis of their UCAS application, but in exceptional cases, an interview may be required. If applicants are made an offer of a place, they will be invited to visit the department giving them the opportunity to meet staff and students, see facilities and get an insight into what it is like to be a student at 黑料网.

Many of our courses receive a large number of applications for each available place. We cannot unfortunately always make offers to all applicants who are predicted to achieve/have achieved grades in line with our advertised typical offers.

Typical offers for students from Australia are based on the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR). Typically, we would require a score between 85.00 and 94.00. For students from Queensland, requirements from the Overall Position (OP) would typically be between 8 and 4.

Further to the above, students would normally be required to pass one of the following qualifications:

ACT Year 12 Certificate
New South Wales Higher School Certificate (HSC)
Northern Territory Certificate of Education (NTCE)
Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)
South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE)
Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE)
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE)

Where courses have specific subject requirements, these will be expected to be studied within one of the above qualifications. Grades of ‘B’ (ACT, NTCE, SACE, VCE, WACE), ‘4’ (HSC), ‘CA’ (TCE), ‘HA’ (QCE) or higher will normally be required.

English language studied within one of the above qualifications is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements. Please see the Approved Qualifications table on the for further details.

For students taking the Austrian Reifeprüfung (Matura), we typically require an average score between 2.2 and 1.2 from 6 written or spoken exams. Where courses have specific subject requirements, a score of 2 or 1 will normally be required in each.

Students who have studied the Tawjihiyah/Thanawiya amma (General Secondary Education Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

黑料网 offers a through ONCAMPUS. You can view the entry requirements for this on the . Alternatively, please contact our Global Engagement team to check if the Foundation Programme that you are considering taking is acceptable for entry to 黑料网 courses.

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the for specific course requirements. Requirements for American SATs and APs can be found under the country requirements for the USA.

All students must also achieve the University’s

Students taking the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the for specific course requirements.

All students must also achieve the University’s .

The Certificat d’Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur (CESS) and Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs (DSO) are both acceptable qualifications for direct entry into first year undergraduate courses. We typically require an overall score ranging from 75% to 85%. Where the 20 point marking scale is used, we would typically require marks between 15/20 and 17/20.

Specific subject marks may be required for some courses and where this is the case, this should be studied as a 4-hour subject. Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 50% or higher in Maths within the CESS or DSO.

Students currently studying the Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts should contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for further details.

Students taking the Brazilian High School Certificate(Certificado de Ensino Médio and Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio – ENEM) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

黑料网 offers a through ONCAMPUS. You can view the entry requirements for this on the . Alternatively, please contact our Global Engagement Team to check if the Foundation Programme that you are considering taking is acceptable for entry to 黑料网 courses.

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the for specific course requirements.

All students must also achieve the University’s .

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the for specific course requirements.

All students must also achieve the University’s .

For students taking the Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie, we would typically ask for an overall score ranging from 5.3 - 6.0 overall with specific subject marks required for some courses.

Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 4.5 or higher in Maths within the Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie.

All students must also achieve the University’s .

Typical offers for students from Canada are based on having completed Grade 12. The information below outlines the requirements for different states:

Alberta, Northwest Territory, Nunavut

Typical offers are based on an average of best 5 grade 12 courses in the General High School Diploma and offers typically range from 80% - 93%.
Where courses require specific subjects, these should be taken as thirty-level courses. Where A Level Maths is a course requirement, both Mathematics 30-1 and Mathematics 30-2 should be completed.
Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 60% or higher in grade 10 Maths.

British Columbia, Yukon Territory

Typical offers range from ‘BBBBBB’ – ‘AAAAAA’ from best 6 grade 12 subjects in the Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma.
Where courses require specific subjects these would normally need to be achieved at ‘A’ or ‘B’.
Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of ‘C’ or higher in grade 10 Maths.

Manitoba

Typical offers are based on an average of best 5 subjects at 300 level in the High School Graduation Diploma and offers typically range from 80% - 93% with specific subject marks required for some courses.
Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 60% or higher in grade 10 Maths.

New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan

Typical offers are based on an average of best 5 grade 12 subjects in the High School Graduation Diploma and offers typically range from 80% - 93% with specific subject marks required for some courses. Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 60% or higher in grade 10 Maths.

Newfoundland & Labrador

Typical offers are based on an average of best 5 university preparatory level subjects in the High School Graduation Diploma and offers typically range from 80% - 93% with specific subject marks required for some courses.
Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 60% or higher in grade 10 Maths.

Nova Scotia

Typical offers are based on an average of best 5 subjects at level 4 or 5 in the High School Completion Certificate and offers typically range from 80% - 93% with specific subject marks required for some courses.
Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 60% or higher in grade 10 Maths.

Ontario

Typical offers are based on an average of best 6 grade 12 courses at ‘4U’, ‘4M’ or ‘DU’ in the Ontario Secondary School Diploma and offers typically range from 80% - 93% with specific subject marks required for some courses.
Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 60% or higher in grade 10 Maths.

Quebec

Typical offers range from 80% - 93% overall in the Diplome d'Etudes Collegiales with specific subject marks of 80% - 96% required for some courses.
Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 60% or higher in grade 11 Maths.

Students taking the Senior Middle Examinations will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

We will also accept a first year of study at a recognised university of appropriate standing within China as acceptable for entry to the first year of some of our degree courses. We would typically require an overall average ranging from 75% to 80% with specific subject marks required for some courses. Please contact the Global Engagement team who can advise on acceptability for entry to 黑料网 courses.

All students must also achieve the University’s .

For students taking the Croatian Matura (Svjedod啪ba o Maturi), we typically require an average score between 4.0 and 5.0.

Where courses have specific subject requirements, a score of 4 or 5 will normally be required in each. For courses that require Maths as part of their A Level offer, this should be taken at extended level in the Matura.

All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

The Apolytirion is not accepted for direct entry to the University when studied on its own. However, we are happy to consider students taking the Apolytirion alongside either 1 or 2 A Levels. For courses with typical offer requirements of ‘ABB’, we would typically require 19.5 in the Apolytirion alongside an ‘A’ at A Level or 18.0 in the Apolytirion alongside ‘AB’ at A Level. Where courses require specific subjects, these must be taken at A Level.

Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 17 or higher in Maths within the Apolytirion.

Students taking the Apolytirion without additional A Levels will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year. 黑料网 offers a through ONCAMPUS. You can view the entry requirements for this on the . Alternatively, please contact our Global Engagement team to check if the Foundation Programme that you are considering taking is acceptable for entry to 黑料网 courses.

All students must also achieve the University’s .

For students taking the Czech Maturita (Vysv臎d膷ení o Maturitní Zkoušce), we typically require an average ranging from 2.00 to 1.00 from best 4 subjects with specific subject marks (either 1 or 2) required for some courses.

All applicants must also achieve the University’s .

For students taking the Bevis for Studentereksamen (STX), typical offers range from 8.0 to 10.5 in the weighted average mark from the STX. Some courses may require marks (either 10 or 12) in specific Level A subjects.

Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 7 or higher in Level C Maths with the STX.

Students who have taken the Studentereksamen under the old grading system would be considered on a case by case basis with an average between 9.0 and 11.0 normally required.

Students who have studied the Thanaweya A’ama (Certificate of General Secondary Education) will need complete a suitable Foundation Year.

All students must also achieve the University’s .

For students taking the Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus with the Riigieksamitunnistus, we typically require a high average grade between 4.3 and 4.8 in the Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus as well as an average percentage between 77% and 90% in the Riigieksamitunnistus.

Specific subject marks may be required for some courses. For Engineering and Science courses, we would expect students to have studied Lai Matemaatika.

Students with a score of 4.0 with 70% average from state exams would be considered on a case by case basis for the 黑料网 Foundation Year

All students must also achieve the University’s .

For students taking the European Baccalaureate, we typically require an overall average mark between 78% and 88% with specific subject marks (normally 8.0 or higher from a 4 or 5 period subject) required for some courses.

Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 6.5 or higher in Maths 3.

English language studied within the above qualification is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements. Please see the Approved Qualifications table on the page for further details. When applying, please state whether you are taking English as Language 1, 2, 3 or 4.

Students taking the Studentsprógv would normally be required to achieve a score between 8.0 and 10.5 with specific subject marks (either 10 or 12) required for some courses.

All students must also achieve the University’s .

For students taking the Ylioppilastutkinto / Studentexamen, typical offer requirements would normally be based on achievement in best 4 subjects. Offers will typically be expressed as four letter grades ranging from MMMM (achieve Magna cum laude approbatur or higher in four subjects) to LEEE (achieve Eximia cum laude approbatur or higher in four subjects with at least one subject at Laudatur).

Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 7 or higher in Maths within the Lukion Päästötodistus

All students must also achieve the University’s .

For students taking the new French Baccalauréat Général (assessed from 2021 onwards), we typically require an overall result between 13.0 – 15.5 with results of 14-15 in two speciality subjects. Specific speciality subjects are required for some courses.

Students following the Option Internationale (OIB) will often receive a slightly lower offer.

Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 10 or higher in Mathematics taken in Year 12 as a Speciality Subject (Première) or a score of 11 or higher in Additional Maths taken as an Option in Year 13 (Terminale).

Students taking the Baccalauréat Technologique will be considered for first year entry on a case by case basis where subjects studied are relevant to the university course applied for.

Students taking the Abitur typically require an overall score ranging from 1.3 - 2.0 with specific subject marks required for some courses (normally between 12and 15).

Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 7 or higher in Maths within the Abitur.

English language studied within the above qualification is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements. Please see the on the page for further details.

Students taking the WASSCE will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the for specific course requirements.

All students must also achieve the University’s .

Students taking the Greek Apolyterion are normally required to also take the Panhellenic Exams. Typical offers are based on the General Access Grade in the Panhellenics and range from 16.5 to 19.0 depending on the course applied for. Where courses have specific subject requirements, these should be taken as ‘Direction’ subjects within the Panhellenics. Students applying for Science or Engineering courses would generally be expected to have followed the Sciences direction. We will also normally ask for a mark between 17.0 and 19.0 in the Apolyterion certificate.

Students who have studied 1 or 2 A Levels alongside the Apolyterion (without taking the Panhellenic Exams) would normally be required to obtain high grades in their A Level exams along with an average mark of between 17.0 and 19.0 in the Apolyterion. Where courses have specific subject requirements, these should be taken as A Levels.

Students taking a Foundation course alongside the Apolyterion will be considered on a case by case basis.

All students must also achieve the University’s .

Typical offers for students taking the HKDSE vary by course and range from ‘5, 4, 4’ – ‘5*, 5, 5’ from best 3 subjects, of which 2 must be electives and excluding Liberal Studies and Chinese. Where courses require specific subjects, we would be looking for grades between ‘4’ and ‘5*’ in these subjects.

For courses that require Maths as part of their A Level offer, this should be taken at extended level in the HKDSE. Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of ‘3’ or higher in core Maths.

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the for specific course requirements.

For students taking the Hungarian Matura (Érettségi Bizonyítvány), we typically require an average ranging from 70% to 83% from best 5 subjects which must include at least 2 higher level exams.

Where courses have specific subject requirements, a score of between 70% and 90% would normally be required in a higher level exam.

All students must also achieve the University’s .

For students taking the Stúdentspróf, we typically require an overall grade between 8.0 and 9.3 with specific subject marks (between 8 and 10) required for some courses.

Typical offers are based on the Standard XII school leaving qualifications. When awarded by CBSE, ISCE or West Bengal Exam Boards, we typically ask for results in the region of 78% - 88% average performance from best 4 subjects. For other state boards, we would be looking for achievement between 83% - 93% from best 4 subjects. Specific subject marks at Standard X or Standard XII may be required for some courses.

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements.

Students who have studied the Ijazah: Sekolah Menengah Atas/Madrasah Aliyah (SMA/MA) will need complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the for specific course requirements.

All students must also achieve the University’s .

Students who have taken the Leaving Certificate under the new grading system (post 2016) would normally be required to achieve 5 higher level passes with grades ranging from H2 H2 H3 H3 H3 to H1 H1 H2 H2 H2. Where courses have specific A Level subject requirements, these should be taken at higher level.

If you have taken the Leaving Certificate under the old grading system (pre-2016) our typical offers would be between B1 B1 B2 B2 B2 and A1 A1 A2 A2 A2.

For students taking the Bagrut, we would require students to have studied at least 21 study units. Typical offers will be based on average percentage from 3 best 5-unit level subjects with requirements ranging from 78% to 92% depending on the course. Please note that we do not use the Optimal Average and do not consider bonus points as part of our offers.

Where courses have specific subject requirements, we would expect these to be studied as a 5-unit subject and look for achievement between 80% and 95%.

All students must also achieve the University’s .

For students taking the Diploma di Esamo di Stato, we typically require an overall score ranging from 85% - 98% overall. Where courses require specific subjects, we would be looking for marks between 8 and 10 in school assessment.

Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 6 or higher in school assessment for Maths.

Students taking the Diploma di Istituto Tecnico will be considered for first year entry on a case by case basis where subjects studied are relevant to the course for which they have applied.

All students must also achieve the University’s .

Students taking the Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year

We will also accept a first year of study at a recognised university of appropriate standing within Japan as acceptable for entry to the first year of some of our degree courses. We would typically require an overall average ranging from 75% to 80% with specific subject marks required for some courses. Please contact the Global Engagement team who can advise on acceptability for entry to 黑料网 courses.

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the for specific course requirements.

All students must also achieve the University’s .

Students taking the Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Students must also achieve the University’s .

Typical offers for students from Kazakhstan are based on the Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools (NIS) Grade 12 Certificate. Typically, we would require a score between AAA and BBB from Advanced level subjects. Where courses have specific subject requirements, these will be expected to be studied at Advanced level.

English language studied within the Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools (NIS) Grade 12 Certificate is not sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements. Please see the for further details.

Students taking the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the for specific course requirements.

English language studied within the above qualifications is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements. Please see the Approved Qualifications table on the page for further details.

Students who have studied the Tawjihiyah/Thanawiya amma (General Secondary Education Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

All students must also achieve the University’s .

For students taking the Atest膩ts par Visp膩r膿jo Vid膿jo Izgl墨t墨bu, we typically require a high average grade between 9.2 and 10.0 as well as an average between 87% and 95% from best 4 state exams.

Where courses have specific subject requirements, a score between 87% and 95% will normally be requested in state exams in these subjects.

Students with a score of 8.0 with 80% average from best 4 state exams would be considered on a case by case basis for the

All students must also achieve the University’s .

Students taking the Baccalauréat Général will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the for specific course requirements.

Students must also achieve the University’s .

For students taking the Brandos Atestatas, typical offers generally range from 9.0 – 10.0 overall. We would also typically ask for an average percentage from the best 3 state exams between 80% and 94%. Where courses require specific subjects, we would typically require these to be taken as state exams.

Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 7 or higher in school assessment for Maths.

All students must also achieve the University’s .

For students taking either the Matrikulasi (Matriculation Certificate) or the Sigjil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysian (STPM), we would typically require grades ranging from AAA-BBB from best 3 (core) subjects excluding general studies.

Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a grade C or higher in SPM (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia) Maths.

For students taking the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) we would typically require from the best 7 subjects grades ranging 2xA1 5xA2 to 7xB3 in the UEC-SML. Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a grade B6 or higher in Maths.

Students taking the MARA Diploma will be considered for first year entry on a case by case basis.
Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the for specific course requirements.

For students taking the Advanced Matriculation Exam, typical offers would normally be based on achievement in 2 advanced level subjects (typically between BB and AA) and 3 intermediate level subjects excluding Systems of Knowledge (typically between BCC and AAA).

Where courses have specific subject requirements, a score of B or A will normally be required in an Advanced Level subject. Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we normally look for a score of 4 or higher in Maths within the Secondary Education Certificate (SEC).

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the for specific course requirements.

For students taking the Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO)., typical offers range from 6.6 to 7.4 average from the VWO with specific subject marks (between 7 and 9) required for some courses.

Students applying for Science or Engineering courses would generally be expected to have followed the Natuur en Techniek stream within the VWO and have taken the Maths D course.

Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 5 or higher in Maths within the VWO.

Students taking the Middelbaar Beroepsonderwijs (MBO Level 4) certificate will be considered for first year entry on a case by case basis where subjects studied are relevant to the university course applied for. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for further details.

For students taking the National Certificate in Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3 typical offers will be based on overall achievement in the NCEA plus a required number of credits achieved at the next level up. For example, where A Level requirements are ABB, we would normally require a Merit overall with 20 Level 3 credits achieved at Excellence.

Where courses have specific subject requirements, these should be studied at Level 3 within the NCEA. Typically, an overall achievement of Merit or Excellence will be required in these subjects.

Students taking the WASSCE will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the for specific course requirements.

For students taking the Vitnemål for Videregående Opplæring, typical offers range from 4.00 to 5.25 average of all Final Assessment Grades.

Where courses have specific subject requirements, students will need to achieve a 4 or higher in at least two 140-hour courses.

Students who have studied the Tawjihiyah/Thanawiya amma (General Secondary Education Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

All students must also achieve the University’s .

Students taking the Intermediate/Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the for specific course requirements.

All students must also achieve the University’s .

For students taking the new Matura typical offers are based on average achievement from 3 extended level exams and offers normally range from 75% - 85%. Where courses require specific subjects, these should be taken as extended level exams and we would normally look for marks between 75% and 90%.

Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 68% or higher in the compulsory standard level Maths.

All students must also achieve the University’s .

Students taking the Diploma de Ensino Secundário would normally be required to achieve a score between 16 and 18 with specific subject marks (between 17 and 19) required for some courses.

Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we normally look for a score of 14 or higher in Maths within the Diploma de Ensino Secundário.

All students must also achieve the University’s .

Students taking the Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama (Senior School Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

All students must also achieve the University’s .

For students taking the Diploma de Bacalaureat, typical offers range from 8.6 – 9.4 overall. Where courses require a specific subject, we would be looking for this to be studied as the optional subject within the Diploma de Bacalaureat with marks between 8.6 and 9.8.

Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 7 or higher in Grade 10 Maths from the ‘Foaie Matricola’ or 6.5 or higher in Maths from the Diploma de Bacalaureat.

All students must also achieve the University’s .

Students taking the Certificate of Unified State Examination will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements.

All students must also achieve the University’s .

Students who have studied the Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

All students must also achieve the University’s .

For students with Singapore A Levels, typical offers normally range from BBC to AAA from three H2 Level subjects and offers are typically one grade lower than the typical A Level requirement as stated in the due to the comparative difficulty.

Where courses have specific subject requirements, an ‘A’ or ‘B’ grade would normally be required in line with UK A Level requirements.

Students with a Diploma from one of Singapore’s five Polytechnics would be considered for first year entry with requirements ranging from 2.50 to 3.10. Second year entry may be considered in some cases. Please contact the Global Engagement team to check if this is applicable.

For IB requirements please see the .

English language studied within one of the above qualifications is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements. Please see the for further details.

For students taking the Slovakian Matura (Vysved膷enie o maturitnej skúške), typical offers range from 2.00 to 1.00 average from best 4 subjects with specific subject marks (either 1 or 2) required for some courses.

All students must also achieve the University’s .

For students taking the Maturitetno Spri膷evalo., we typically require an overall total score of between 22 and 30 out of 34.

Where courses have specific subject requirements, a score of 4 or 5 will normally be required in each. Applicants for Science or Engineering courses would normally be required to take Maths at higher level and would be required to achieve a mark of between 6 and 8.

All students must also achieve the University’s .

For students taking the National Senior Certificate (NSC), typical offers range from 6,6,6,6,6 to 7,7,7,7,7 from the best 5 subjects, excluding Life Orientation.

Where courses have specific subject requirements, a score of 6 or 7 would normally be required.

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the for specific course requirements.

English language studied within one of the above qualifications is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements. Please see the for further details.

Students taking the High School Diploma will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the for specific course requirements.

All students must also achieve the University’s .

For students taking the Titulo de Bachillerato, we typically require an overall score of 7.50 – 9.50.

Where courses have specific subject requirements, a score of 8.00 or 9.00 will normally be required in each. Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 5.50 – 6.50 within the Titulo de Bachillerato.

All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the for specific course requirements.

Sri Lankan A Levels are considered comparable to the typical A Level requirements. However, as an A* grade cannot be achieved in Sri Lankan A Levels, an A grade is acceptable to meet this requirement where applicable.

All students must also achieve the University’s .

For students tasking the Avgångsbetyg / Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola, typical offers are normally based on an average score from 2500 credits with an ‘A’ counting as 20 points, a ‘B’ counting as 17.5 points, a ‘C’ counting as 15 points etc. Typical offers range from 16.0 to 18.8 average from 2500 credits.

Where courses have specific subject requirements, an ‘A’ or ‘B’ grade would normally be required from 2 relevant subject modules within the Slutbetyg.

Students who took the Avgångsbetyg / Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola under the old grading system are considered on a case by case basis with most courses requiring a majority of ‘VG’ and ‘MVG’ grades.

English language studied within one of the above qualifications is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements. Please see the for further details.

Students taking the following qualifications would be considered for direct entry to undergraduate courses: Certificat de Maturité, Maturitätsausweis, Attestato di Maturità. Typical offer requirements are based on average achievement from best 12 subjects and offers typically range from 4.8 – 5.5. Where courses require specific subjects, we would be looking for marks between 5.0 and 6.0 in school assessment.

Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 4.0 or higher in school assessment for Maths.

English language studied within one of the above qualifications is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements. Please see the for further details.

Students taking the Senior High School Diploma will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the for specific course requirements. Alternatively, Junior College Diploma holders may be considered on a case by case basis for entry to undergraduate courses.

All students must also achieve the University’s .

The Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) is acceptable for entry into the first year of undergraduate courses. Typical offers are the same as for UK A Levels as stated in the .

For courses which require achievement in GCSE Maths, we normally look for a score of C or higher in Maths in the Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE).

English language studied within the above qualification is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements. Please see the for further details.

Students taking the Certificate of Secondary Education/Maw 6 will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the for specific course requirements.

All students must also achieve the University’s .

For students taking the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE), we typically require a range from ‘2, 2, 2’ - ‘1, 1, 1’ achieved from three 2-unit exams with specific subject marks of ‘1’ or ‘2’ required by some courses

Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of ‘3’ or higher in Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Maths.

Requirements for American SATs and APs can be found under the country requirements for the USA.

English language studied within the above qualification is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements. Please see the for further details.

Students who have studied the Tawjihiyah/Thanawiya amma (General Secondary Education Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

All students must also achieve the University’s .

For students taking the Anadolu Lisesi (Anatolian High School Diploma) or Fen Lisesi (Science High School Diploma), will typically require a pass mark of higher than 80%,

Students taking the Lise Bitirme Diplomasi, will be considered for first year entry on a case by case basis.

All students must also achieve the University’s .

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the for specific course requirements. The Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) is also acceptable with grades equivalent to the typical A Level offer requirements.

English language studied within the above qualifications is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements. Please see the for further details.

Students taking the Atestat pro Povnu Zagal'nu Sersdniu Osvitu/Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

黑料网 offers a through ONCAMPUS. You can view the entry requirements for this on the . Alternatively, please contact our Global Engagement team to check if the Foundation Programme that you are considering taking is acceptable for entry to 黑料网 courses.

We will also accept a first year of study at a recognised university of appropriate standing within Ukraine as acceptable for entry to the first year of some of our degree courses. We would typically require an overall average with specific subject marks required for some courses. Please contact the Global Engagement team who can advise on acceptability for entry to 黑料网 courses.

All students must also achieve the University’s .

Students who have studied the Tawjihiyah/Thanawiya amma (General Secondary Education Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

All students must also achieve the University’s .

For students studying in the USA, typical offers for entry onto undergraduate level courses are based on obtaining 3.2/4.0 GPA in the High School Graduation Diploma, in addition to a combination of any three of the following:

Advanced Placement (AP) Exam
IB Higher Levels
College level class credit (should normally be taken in Grade 12 for one semester, and be equivalent to 3 credits/units in an academic subject)
Honors classes (should be taken for a full academic year in either Grade 11 or Grade 12)

Where courses have a specific A Level subject requirement this must be achieved in the relevant AP exam or IB Higher Level. Where AP is used to meet an A Level Maths subject requirement AP Calculus BC would be required.

A level Grade	AP Exam	Honors or College Class
A*	5	A+
A	5	A / A-
B	4	B+ / B
C	3	B-

For programmes that require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of ‘570’ or higher in SAT I Math or ACT with a minimum score of 27 overall and 26 in each component.

To satisfy English language requirements we consider a range of qualifications. Please see the Approved Qualifications table on the English Language page for further details

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Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the for specific course requirements.

All students must also achieve the University’s .

Students who have studied the General Certificate of Education will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the for specific course requirements.

All students must also achieve the University’s

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses.

Please see the for specific course requirements.

Zimbabwe A Levels are considered comparable to the typical A Level requirements. However, as an A* grade cannot be achieved in Zimbabwe A Levels, an A grade is acceptable to meet this requirement where applicable. Typical offers for students taking the Zimbabwe A levels exclude the General Paper.

All students must also achieve the University’s .

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Financial Mathematics graduates have gone on to pursue careers at a vast range of employers. Example job titles include Technical Business Analyst, Audit Assistant, and Associate Accountant. Here is a list of recent graduate destinations from across our courses in Mathematical Sciences:

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Financial Mathematics BSc (Hons) degree

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Semester 1 & 2

Compulsory modules

Introduction to Macroeconomics

Introduction to Microeconomics

Semester 1

Compulsory

Analysis 1

Linear Algebra 1

Mathematical Methods 1

Introductory Probability and Statistics

Semester 2

Compulsory

Analysis 2

Linear Algebra 2

Mathematical Methods 2

Mechanics

Semester 1 & 2

Compulsory

Intermediate Macroeconomics

Intermediate Microeconomics

Introduction to Financial Economics

Semester 1

Compulsory

Analysis 3

Mathematical Methods 3

Probability Theory

Semester 2

Compulsory

Geometry and Groups

Complex Analysis

ODEs and Calculus of Variations

Semester 1 & 2

Optional

Economics of the Financial System

Semester 1

Compulsory

Financial Economics and Asset Pricing

Stochastic Methods in Finance

Optional

Rings and Polynomials

Applied Statistics

Introduction to Differential Geometry

Number Theory

Introduction to Dynamical Systems

Asymptotic Methods

Operational Research

Graph Theory

Bayesian Statistics and Markov Chain Monte Carlo Methods

University-wide Language Programme

Developments in Microeconomics

Developments in Macroeconomics

Semester 2

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Corporate Finance and Derivatives

Linear Differential Equations

Computational Methods in Finance

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Galois Theory

ODEs and Calculus of Variations

Analytical Dynamics

Statistical Modelling

Elements of Topology

Medical Statistics

Statistics for Large Data

Studies in Science and Mathematics Education

Representation Theory

Vibrations and Waves

Game Theory

Mathematical Biology

University-wide Language Programme

Industrial Economics

Central Banking and Financial Crises

Opportunity to learn new languages