BScFinancial Mathematics

Study location	United Kingdom, Clifton campus
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BSc
Course code	351D

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.0; CAE (Cambridge English Advanced): 169 points or above

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) should be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	ntu.ac.uk/../2017-18/financial-mathematics

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

What will I study?
Year One

Accountancy and Finance for Managers
Introduction to Abstract Algebra
Introduction to Numerical Methods
Mathematical Methods
Data Analysis
Introduction to Economics and Finance
Year Two

Differential Equations and Transform Methods
Probability and Statistical Inference
Numerical Methods for Ordinary Differential Equations
Problem Solving
Introduction to Financial Mathematics
Mathematical Modelling and Quality Control for Business
Year Three

Optional placement year

Final Year

Core modules

Project in Mathematics
Financial and Insurance Mathematics
Optional modules

Choose two of the following modules:

Statistical Modelling
Business Analysis
Linear Systems.
Plus two modules from:

Numerical Analysis and Dynamical Systems
Applied Statistics
Stochastic Processes.

Career opportunities

This course blends theoretical and applications-orientated topics that will prepare you for specialist professional employment in:

industry
business
government service
research
education.
Our recent graduates have achieved the following roles:

BMI Baby –Accounting Assistant
Santander – MI Analyst
Nomura – International Technology Analyst
Shell International Trading and Shipping – Finance Administrator
Home Retail Group – Procurement Analyser
NHS – Systems Accountant
Pendragon PLC – Accounts Assistant.
The salary range for recent graduates is £16,000 to £30,000 per year.

You could also start a career in one of the following fields:

retail
banking
government
transport
pharmaceuticals.
You will develop the skills needed to be a revenue analyst or credit risk analyst.

Many graduates choose to undertake further study on one of our Masters-level courses or MPhil and PhD research degrees.