Aberystwyth University

BSc Financial Mathematics

Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, United Kingdom

Course overview

Why study

Financial Mathematics at Aberystwyth University? You will explore a discipline that is both intellectually demanding and vocationally useful, giving you skills that are applicable to a wide range of career choices. You will study under experts in a wide range of disciplines.

Our lecturers are committed teachers; some come from a professional background, grounding your study in a proper professional context, and many are active researchers, expanding the boundaries of knowledge. This degree is accredited by the IMA (Institute for Mathematics and its Applications), the UK’s learned and professional society for mathematics, directly contributing to your recognition as a Chartered Mathematician. The Department also offers a number of modules taught entirely or partially through the medium of Welsh.

Further details may be obtained from the department. All lecturers in the Department of Mathematics are qualified to PhD level and are research active. The majority have a postgraduate teaching qualification and new staff are required to complete the PGCTHE.

The department also employs a number of part time tutors, with extensive teaching experience, and some student demonstrators, who are selected from our undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Key highlights

  • Foundation year covers essential mathematics and finance before honours study
  • Designed for students without adequate prior mathematics qualifications
  • Some lecturers bring professional backgrounds to ground teaching in practice
  • All mathematics lecturers hold PhDs and are research active
  • Option to study some modules partly or wholly through Welsh

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 104-120 — UCAS Tariff 120 - 104 A Levels BBB-BCC to include B in Mathematics GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4): English or Welsh and Mathematics BTEC National Diploma: DMM-DDM with B in A level Mathematics International Baccal…
  • UCAS tariff points: 48 — UCAS Tariff 48 A Levels Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (eg, A-Levels or BTEC diploma) and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable b…
  • A-level: BBB-BCC — to include to include B in Mathematics
  • GCSE: C/4 — to include English
  • BTEC: DMM-DDM — to include with B; BTEC National Diploma
  • International Baccalaureate: 28-30 — to include with 5 points in Mathematics

Scholarships

  • Aberystwyth Regional Scholarships

    Students will be eligible for a £2,000 reduction in tuition fees for each year of their studies at Aberystwyth University.

    Up to £2,000

  • Caru Aber International Award

    Caru Aber International Award gives a £1,000 tuition fee discount (for every year of study) to any international fee-paying students who spent a period of time studying with us as an associate student.

    Up to £1,000

  • International Accommodation Award

    This award means that for students who choose to live in our on-campus Cwrt Mawr housing, there is no cost for the first year of study.

  • International Family Award

    International Family Award – giving you a £1,000 reduction in tuition fees for every year of your studies.

    Up to £1,000

  • Margaret Evelyn “Lynne” Williams Bursary

    The Bursary is worth £500 during the first year of study and a maximum of two awards will be available each year.

    Up to £500

  • Mathematics Department Award

    Up to £500 a year.

  • Music Scholarships

    £650 a year Music Scholarships are open to UK and international applicants.

    Up to £650

  • Waldo Williams Scholarship

    Successful applicants could receive up to £500 in their first year.

  • Welsh Medium Study Bursary

    Up to £400 a year - for following part or all of your course through the medium of Welsh.

Careers this course leads to

  • Financial analyst
  • Trainee actuary
  • Investment analyst
  • Risk analyst
  • Quantitative analyst
  • Accountant

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £21,875 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Aberystwyth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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