Mathematics for Finance, BSc (Hons)
Swansea UniversityBay Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Contemporary finance and business are underpinned by mathematics. Our BSc degree in Mathematics for Finance reflects the close connection between mathematics and industry. Throughout your studies you will develop a solid grounding in the fundamental concepts of pure mathematics and applied mathematics, as well as stochastic processes and stochastic analysis, which are central for applications to finance.
Your learning will be shaped by inspirational and internationally-renowned academics who have expertise in a range of topics, and you will study in bespoke teaching spaces, designed by, and for, mathematicians. You will investigate the number theory studied by Pythagoras and the financial mathematics depended on every day in Wall Street, with strong analytical skills, logical reasoning and quantitative thinking, building a highly desirable set of graduate attributes that will set you apart in the employment marketplace. This course also offers you the opportunity to study with a Year Abroad or a Year in Industry.
Key highlights
- Solid grounding in both pure and applied mathematics
- Specialist study of stochastic processes and stochastic analysis for finance
- Taught by internationally renowned academics across a range of topics
- Bespoke teaching spaces designed by and for mathematicians
- Option to take a Year Abroad or a Year in Industry
- Develops analytical, logical reasoning and quantitative thinking skills
Entry requirements
- A-level: ABB-BBC — ABB-BBC.
- UCAS tariff points: 120 — …Distinctions (Distinctions in all Maths modules) and 15 Merits at Level 3 N/A 120 UCAS tariff points from 3 highest qualifications, to include 40 UCAS tariff points in Maths 32 to include 5 at Higher Level or 6 at Standard Level…
- UCAS tariff points: 40 — …3 N/A 120 UCAS tariff points from 3 highest qualifications, to include 40 UCAS tariff points in Maths 32 to include 5 at Higher Level or 6 at Standard Level "Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches" or 32 overall with 5 at H…
Scholarships
International Excellence Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded as a discount on tuition fees worth up to £5,000 in the first year of study, with a further £2,000 awarded in Year 2 (for £5,000 awardees only, subject to achieving a 70% average).
Swansea University Sport Scholarship
Financial support (of up to £2000).
Thrive Bursary
The Thrive bursary is a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees for the first year of study, with a progression bursary of £2,000 in subsequent years (applied as a discount off tuition fees).
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Quantitative analyst
- Financial analyst
- Actuarial analyst
- Risk analyst
- Investment analyst
- Data analyst
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £20,250 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 Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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