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Begin an exciting journey towards your future career with a degree in BSc Financial Mathematics. You’ll gain the core mathematical skills towards a career in finance, banking and insurance.
By studying this degree, you’ll receive a solid foundation in general mathematical theory and techniques, whilst also developing knowledge and skills that are essential for jobs in the finance industry.
You will develop an understanding of modern financial markets, institutions, investments and policies, with a focus on issues and topics relevant to the computational and market ...
Begin an exciting journey towards your future career with a degree in BSc Financial Mathematics. You’ll gain the core mathematical skills towards a career in finance, banking and insurance.<br/><br/>By studying this degree, you’ll receive a solid foundation in general mathematical theory and techniques, whilst also developing knowledge and skills that are essential for jobs in the finance industry.<br/><br/>You will develop an understanding of modern financial markets, institutions, investments and policies, with a focus on issues and topics relevant to the computational and market design side of contemporary finance, including:<br/>- Complex systems <br/><br/><br/>- Trading (in particular high-frequency trading) <br/><br/><br/>- Fund management <br/><br/><br/>- Analytics<br/><br/><br/>The program is flexible, so in most cases you will have the option to switch between our mathematics courses if your interests change. You will also have the opportunity to complete a professional placement year or a year abroad after your second year. <br/><br/>During the summer months, you can complete paid work as a mathematician or statistician where you can gain valuable work experience and develop your professional skills. Our dedicated placements team can help you find a summer placement and provide support during your time there.<br/><br/>Another highlight is that you will be taught in Abacws, the new home for the School of Mathematics. This world-leading facility has been designed in collaboration with students and academic staff to create interdisciplinary, flexible and creative workspaces, with innovative teaching areas being a key feature, including a simulated Trading Room for financial mathematics.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site - Cardiff
Provider Details
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Course Code
15R4
Institution Code
C15
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme32 34 34-32 overall or 666-665 in 3 HL subjects. Must include grade 6 in HL Maths or Maths Analysis and Approaches. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DD in a BTEC Diploma in any subject and grade A in A-Level Maths. GCSE/National 4/National 5You must have or be working towards: - English language or Welsh language at GCSE grade C/4 or an equivalent (such as A-levels). If you require a Tier 4 visa, you must ensure your language qualification complies with UKVI requirements. Extended ProjectA For applicants taking the EPQ qualification, an A in the EPQ can be recognised to lower the entry requirements by a single grade. For example, an AAB offer would be “AAB from 3 A-levels or ABB from 3 A-levels and a grade A in the EPQ”. Please note that any subject specific requirements must be met. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)The Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in place of one A-level at the A-level grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements. A levelT LevelAcceptance of T Levels for this programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Academic School. Consideration will be given to the T Level grade/subject and grades/subjects achieved at GCSE/Level 2. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,000 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £28,200 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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