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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Stag Hill
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Study mode
Sandwich / Placement
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Start date
20-SEP-21
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Duration
5 Years
Course summary
**Foundation courses**A foundation year can develop your skills and make it easier to get started at university. It is an extra year of study at the start of your course that leads in to a full degree programme. It’s a great option if:You don’t have the grades for a full degree courseYou have non-traditional qualifications or experienceYou’re starting university after some time away from educationYou’re looking for more support during the transition into university study.**Life as a foundation year student**During a foundation year you’ll learn about your chosen subject, develop your study skills and get used to university life. On successful completion of your foundation year, you’ll be ready to progress to the first year of your degree course.As a foundation year student, you’ll be a full student of the University and part of our community. You’ll have access to all our campus facilities and support.**Why choose this course**Providing the ideal preparation for a career in finance, our BSc Financial Mathematics course offers a broad range of modules across mathematics, statistics, economics and finance.Our course will enable you to develop skills such as creative problem-solving and logical reasoning, which are in great demand in a wide range of career sectors.Within Surrey’s Department of Mathematics, you’ll be taught in a vibrant, friendly and supportive community where you will benefit from a personal tutor, small group teaching and a lively, research-active learning environment.**What you will study**Our unique BSc Financial Mathematics course is approximately one-third core statistics, one-third mathematics and one-third economics and finance.You will study topics such as analysis of shares, equities, cash flows and interest rates, and the principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics, while gaining a strong foundation across the fundamentals of mathematics.In your third year, you’ll be able to choose from a broad range of optional modules in topics such as derivatives markets, game theory and Bayesian statistics.Since our world-leading research directly informs our teaching, you’ll also learn from academics who are leading their way in their fields.**Customise your course**There are plenty of opportunities to expand your learning experience during your degree. You may decide to:- Take a Professional Training placement year in industry- Spend time studying at a university overseas- Get involved in research through a summer internship within the Department of Mathematics.
Application deadline
15 January
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- GCSE/National 4/National 5
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
- Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
A level : CCD
Overall: CCDWe do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.Required Subjects: Mathematics grade C and Physics or Chemistry.
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