BSc Financial Mathematics
Entry requirements
A level: AAA - AAB (specific subject requirements) BTEC: BTEC qualifications in relevant disciplines are considered in combination with other qualifications, including grade A in A-level mathematics, or equivalent IB: 17 points at Higher Level including 6 in Higher Level Mathematics (Mathematics: Analytics and Approaches is preferred).
About this course
BSc in Financial Mathematics, a mathematics and accounting and finance degree focused on applying mathematical theory to financial situations. Core topics include Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Accounting. The programme is delivered jointly by the School of Mathematics and the Leeds University Business School. The first year builds foundations through Core Mathematics, Probability and Statistics, Computational Mathematics and Modelling, Introductory Financial Accounting, Introductory Management Accounting, and Economic Theory and Applications for Finance. The second year introduces Statistical Methods, Stochastic Processes, Time Series, Financial Mathematics, and Corporate Financial Management, while allowing optional study in areas such as Economics, Accounting, and Vector Calculus and Partial Differential Equations. The final year centres on a compulsory Project in Mathematics and Stochastic Calculus and Derivative Pricing. Optional modules in the final year span topics including Actuarial Mathematics 1, Statistical Modelling, Methods of Applied Mathematics, Advanced Macroeconomics, International Business Finance, Advanced Finance, Advanced Microeconomics, Behavioural Finance, Professional Portfolio Management, Economics of Business and Corporate Strategy, Multivariate Analysis and Classification, and Auditing and Assurance Services.
Modules
- Core Mathematics
- Probability and Statistics
- Computational Mathematics and Modelling
- Introductory Financial Accounting
- Introductory Management Accounting
- Economic Theory and Applications for Finance
- Statistical Methods
- Stochastic Processes
- Time Series
- Financial Mathematics
- Corporate Financial Management
- Economics
- Accounting
- Vector Calculus and Partial Differential Equations
- Further Linear Algebra and Discrete Mathematics
- Optimisation
- Rings and Polynomials
- Investigations in Mathematics
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Financial Accounting and Reporting
- Intermediate Management Accounting
- Project in Mathematics
- Stochastic Calculus and Derivative Pricing
- Actuarial Mathematics 1
- Statistical Modelling
- Methods of Applied Mathematics
- Advanced Macroeconomics
- International Business Finance
- Advanced Finance
- Advanced Microeconomics
- Behavioural Finance
- Professional Portfolio Management
- Economics of Business and Corporate Strategy
- Multivariate Analysis and Classification
- Auditing and Assurance Services