BSc (Hons)Mathematics with Finance

Study location	United Kingdom, Liverpool
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BSc (Hons)
Course code	G1N3

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) good results in Mathematics 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 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each band) TOEFL (IBT): Overall score of 88 or above, with at least 21 in Listening and Writing, 22 in Reading and 23 in Speaking CAE: 169 points overall with no component less than 162

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

More information	liverpool.ac.uk/..inance-bsc-hons/overview

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

Programme Year One

The Mathematics with Finance degree has been accredited by the UK Actuarial Profession, which means that students can obtain exemption from some of the subjects in the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries’ examination system.

All exemptions will be recommended on a subject-by-subject basis, taking into account performance at the University of Liverpool.

Further information can be found at the actuarial profession’s website.

Core Technical Stage

Exemptions are based on performance in the relevant subjects as listed below.

Subject CT1 – Financial Mathematics: Financial Mathematics I & II
Subject CT2 – Finance & Financial Reporting: Introduction to Financial Accounting, Introduction to Finance & Financial Reporting and Finance
Subject CT3 – Probability & Mathematical Statistics: Statistical Theory I & II
Subject CT4 – Models: Applied Probability & Actuarial Models

You will take the following modules in Year 1:

Calculus I
Introduction to Linear Algebra
Calculus II
Introduction to Statistics
Mathematical IT Skills
Dynamic Modelling
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Introductory Finance
Tutorials for foundation modules are in groups of about 8 students.

Programme Year Two

In the second and subsequent years of study, there is a wide range of modules. Each year you will choose the equivalent of eight modules. Please note that we regularly review our teaching so the choice of modules may change.

Ordinary Differential Equations
Financial Mathematics I
Financial Mathematics II
Statistical Theory and Methods I
Statistical Theory and Methods II
Financial Management
Financial Reporting and Finance

Please note that along with the compulsory module, Ordinary Differential Equations can not be taken by XJTLU students, and Financial Reporting and Finance is optional for H/EU students.

Optional modules

Mathematical Models: Microeconomics and Population Dynamics
Introduction To Methods of Operational Research
Metric Spaces and Calculus
Operational Research: Probabilistic Models
Introduction To The Methods of Applied Mathematics
Measure Theory and Probability
Numerical Analysis, Solution of Linear Equations
Securities Markets

Programme Year Three

Applied Probability
Numerical Methods for Financial Mathematics
Time Series and its Applications in Economics
Business Finance
Basic Econometrics I

Optional modules

Further Methods of Applied Mathematics
Linear Statistical Models
Networks in Theory and Practice
Mathematical Economics
Applied Stochastic Models
Theory of Statistical Inference
Mathematical Risk Theory
Actuarial Models
Derivative Securities
Finance and Markets

Career opportunities

From actuary to airline pilot, from marketing to medical statistics, a mathematically-based degree opens up a wide range of career opportunities, including some of the most lucrative professions. Typical types of work our graduates have gone onto include: actuarial trainee analyst in the audit practice graduate management trainee risk analyst trainee chartered accountant graduate business programme.