The modules we outline here provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.
Year 1
In addition to taking core modules in Mathematics, you’ll learn about the operation of financial markets and will gain an understanding of the role of economics in business and in public and private decision making.
- Foundations
- Mathematical Structures
- Mathematical Methods
- Introduction to Finance
- Economics I
- Economics II
- Free Choice of Business School Module
Year 2
In your second year you’ll study two core modules in Finance, gaining a deeper understanding of the tools used in microeconomic analysis. You’ll also have the opportunity to choose from several optional modules in Mathematics including Vector Calculus and Algebra.
- Microeconomics II
- Differential Equations
- Financial Markets and Decisions I
Placement year (if taken)
If you choose the ‘with a Year in Industry’ variant of this degree, your placement will take place in the third year of this five year degree.
Year 3 (Year 4 if taking placement year)
In this year you’ll study one compulsory module in Finance, learning about the theory of decision-making, as well as having the freedom to choose modules in Mathematics from across the department. 30 credits may be chosen from outside the areas of mathematics and accounting.
- Research in Mathematical Sciences
- Financial Markets and Decisions 2
Final year
Your final year will involve further advanced modules relevant to mathematics and finance alongside a substantial research led Masters level project. Through your project you can explore a topic of your choice. You’ll be supervised by an academic with expertise in your chosen field and gain experience working as an independent researcher.
- Analysis and Computation for Finance
- Mathematical Theory of Option Pricing
- Mathematics, Business and Finance Project
