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Financial Mathematics (with integrated foundation year) BSc (Hons)

Aberystwyth University

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Course options

  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site (Aberystwyth)

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

In choosing to study this degree in Financial Mathematics you'll uncover a fascinating and challenging discipline. Mathematics is fundamentally important to modern society, particularly in its contribution to the financial world.The Department of Mathematics and Aberystwyth Business School established courses in Financial Mathematics in response to the increasing demand from employers in the financial sector for graduates with an understanding of mathematics.This scheme's integrated foundation year is an opportunity for prospective students who may not have the relevant academic background to acquire a solid foundation in mathematical and financial theory to continue on to an honours course in Financial Mathematics.The mathematical core of the degree will teach you key skills in algebra, calculus and statistics and you will gain a solid understanding of the principles of economics and of financial accounting and management from the Business School. In addition, you will study mathematics in a financial context, for example in stochastic modelling of the stock market.


Why study Financial Mathematics at Aberystwyth University?

- Explore a discipline that is both intellectually demanding and vocationally useful, giving you skills that are applicable to a wide range of career choices in the financial industry;- This scheme is aimed at those who lack the adequate entry qualifications in mathematics and covers the essential mathematics and finance to allow students to continue on to an honours degree;- You will study under experts in a wide range of mathematical and financial disciplines. Our lecturers are committed teachers, some coming from a professional background. This ensures your study is grounded in a proper professional context. Many members of staff are also active researchers, able to introduce you to the boundaries of knowledge in their fields;- This scheme offers you the possibility to study a number of modules taught entirely or partially through the medium of Welsh.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 18,170per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth University

  • University League Table

    42nd

  • Campus address

    Aberystwyth University, Penglais, Aberystwyth, Wales, SY23 3FL, Wales

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Accounting & Finance

    41st out of 103 2

    22nd out of 65 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    121 53%

    48th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    67.0 67%

    46th

    10

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.41 85%

    5th

    3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 234
    159 68%

    29th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

    26th

    13

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.41 85%

    3rd

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