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In the financial world, high-level mathematics equips you to understand and model the markets. As well as gaining a thorough mathematical training, our BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Finance degree introduces you to the structure of the financial world through modules in financial institutions and markets, and investment management. These are taught by staff from Plymouth Business School. In a rapidly changing job market, mathematically literate students are equipped with skills that will be useful for life. Our graduates frequently enter accountancy, actuarial work and banking, while others work in industry.
The degree includes high level mathematical and statistical techniques, with financial applications ranging from accountancy to financial markets and investment management.
You will be taught by staff with expertise in financial mathematics and statistics from both the Centre for Mathematical Sciences and Plymouth Business School. Financial statistics is lectured by someone who has worked for a hedge fund.
Enjoy new facilities – state of the art lecture theatres, computer laboratories, study and social spaces – in our £50 million teaching and research building opening in 2023
Benefit from being part of the close-knit, collaborative and supportive family that is Mathematical Sciences at Plymouth. This includes small group tutorials, study space next to staff offices, our lecturers’ open-door policy, student-led learning sessions and the Maths Society.
Model and simulate financial products with Bloomberg Professional service and the statistical programming language, R. These skills are valued by financial employers.
An optional but strongly recommended placement between the second and final years gives you excellent career prospects. Recent placement providers include Vauxhall Motors (finance division) and reinsurance giant Swiss Re.
3 years (plus) optional placement) Full Time.