(UCAS Code NG31)
Just as physical quantities such as distance and time are described numerically, and the laws of physics use mathematics, money is quantitative, and the study of finance needs a good knowledge of mathematics. This programme provides the mathematical skills and the economic background needed, and gives insight into ideas such as risk and return, volatility and the sophisticated mechanisms observed in financial markets. Graduates from this programme will be well placed to find jobs in the City, in banking in financial consultancy.
Entry requirements
A typical offer is AAB, including A in Mathematics. For general admission information, click here.
Related course programme
We also offer the following degree programme with a different subject balance:
LG11 Economics and Mathematics
The courses given by the Economics Department consider the analysis of individual behaviour and financial and other markets, and econometric analysis which shows how to analyse economic data. The Mathematics courses consider the fundamental properties of the mathematics used, from calculus to probablility and statistics, mathematical programming and dynamic systems, the use of stochastic calculus in pricing, modelling financial time series and the role of testing.
Structure of the course
This programme is offered jointly by the Departments of Economics and Mathematics. In both the courses are organised on a unit system. All lecture courses in Mathematics and most in Economics are valued at half a course unit, and students normally take 4 course units(i.e., 8 half units) per year. The system, with the wide range of units available, allows flexibility in the content of the course after the first year.
Information on the courses students on this programme are expected to take is available on this page.