Finance and Mathematics Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Do you love numbers and strategy?  Finance professionals enable business transformation and strategic growth. The UK is a worldwide leader in financial services and Scotland is a key part of that economy. Finance skills are in high demand with employers. In return, finance offers dynamic, high-growth careers.

This course takes a deep dive into finance with a global business perspective. You’ll understand how stock markets work and how companies reduce foreign exchange risk. You’ll explore why corporate governance matters and why things go wrong.

You'll learn from our expert lecturers with significant industrial experience. You'll study: 

* quantitative analytical skills

* accounting

* financial modelling

* mergers, acquisitions and business growth strategies

* investment strategies, portfolio management, and trading simulations

* financial markets and risk management 

### Work towards chartered status

On this finance course, you’ll work towards globally recognised professional CFA and CISI qualifications while you study. This helps you to progress towards chartered status as a financial analyst.

Our course is recognised by the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute University Affiliation Program. We embed part of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) into the curriculum. This prepares students for the CFA Program exams.

We are also affiliated with the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments (CISI). You’ll have the opportunity to obtain a recognised professional qualification with the CISI. This will give you a competitive advantage when entering the job market.

### Practical learning for your future career

Finance needs to be agile and adaptive to new realities. We’re here to help you navigate a fast-changing landscape with lifelong career skills. The course creates confident, adaptable, innovative, decision makers and strategic finance professionals.

* Gain practical insight by applying theory to real-life scenarios through case studies and live projects.

* The award-winning global financial trading [boot camp](https://www.stir.ac.uk/about/faculties/stirling-business-school/amplifyme-boot-camp/) run with our partner, AmplifyMe, lets you trade in real-time.

* Manage real investment portfolios through the [Student Managed Investment Fund](https://www.stir.ac.uk/about/faculties/stirling-business-school/your-future-career/student-managed-investment-fund/).

* Networking opportunities with companies such as KPMG, Johnston Carmichael and Wbg.

* Opportunities to network with professional bodies.

* Find out about financial services career paths through the Barclays Finance Experience.

* Gain soft career skills such as communication critical thinking and presentation.

Mathematicians are in demand. In 2023, over 4.2 million people in the UK worked in maths-based roles. That’s around 13% of the workforce (London Mathematical Society). Jobs range from data analysts and statisticians to actuaries, engineers, and programmers.

### Why study maths at Stirling?

A maths degree from Stirling isn’t just about numbers. It’s about discovering what’s possible when you use them to solve real problems. Our maths degree focuses on the practical and creative side of mathematics and statistics. We show you how theory connects to real-life problems.

Throughout the course you’ll:

* build a strong foundation in pure and applied mathematics;

* specialise in areas of maths you’re interested in;

* learn to think logically, creatively, and analytically;

* use our specialist Mathematics Computing Laboratories where maths becomes hands-on, experimental, and interactive;

* gain expertise in Python and R.

You’ll graduate with the confidence and technical skills to innovate, model, and solve the complex problems the world faces today.