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Financial Mathematics – (B.Sc.)
University of Greenwich
School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences
| Application Deadline: | January 15 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 3,964 - ≈ € 10,512 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | London / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 36 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Greenwich
The analysis of modern financial market data relies heavily on mathematical and statistical techniques. Mathematical techniques and tools devised using financial mathematics have contributed greatly to the development of the financial services industry and continue to play a key role in this sector.
This programme starts with a firm foundation to the mathematics and statistics that is in daily use in the financial industry. It then leads to advanced studies in financial mathematics, including asset price modelling, the risk-neutral pricing of financial derivatives, time series analysis, actuarial maths, and possibly portfolio optimisation and/or computational finance. This prepares graduates with relevant mathematical and statistical backgrounds to enter careers in the financial services industry and the actuarial and insurance sectors.
The final year includes an advanced project on a topic in financial mathematics. The overall aim is to equip the student with the necessary skills for graduate-level entry into the financial services sector or further study in financial mathematics.
In response to increased interest from students wishing to pursue a career in teaching, we also offer courses such as Mathematics in Society and Mathematics, Education and Communication. The latter offers teaching experience through the Undergraduate Ambassadors Scheme (p21) .
Contents
Year 1
* Calculus and Mathematical Methods (30 credits)
* Mathematical Technology and Thinking (30 credits)
* Discrete Mathematics and Combinatorics (30 credits)
* Probability and Statistics (30 credits)
Year 2
* Linear Algebra (30 credits)
* Numerical Mathematics and Computer Algorithms (30 credits)
* Operational Research and Personal Development (30 credits)
* Statistical Methods (30 credits)
Optional Sandwich Year (Work Placement)
Final Year
* Research Methods and Project OR Mathematics Education and Communication (teaching experience through the Undergraduate Ambassadors Scheme) OR Mathematical Industry Placement (30 credits)
* Financial Modelling and Analysis (15 credits)
* Actuarial Mathematics (15 credits)
* Four 15-credit options from: Advanced Algorithms; Numerical Methods and Software for Partial Differential Equations; Methods of Optimisation; Mathematics in Society; Research Methods and Project; Mathematics Education and Communication (teaching experience through the Undergraduate Ambassadors Scheme); Scheduling Models and Algorithms; Industrial Applied Mathematics; Mathematical Industry Placement; Mathematics of Image Processing; Analytical Decision Making; Statistical Modelling; Advanced Statistical Modelling (60 credits)
Assessment
Students are assessed through exams, coursework and a project.
Attendance
3 years full-time / 4 years sandwich / 6 years part-time
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Applicants should have:
200 UCAS points
FROM A-levels or equivalent
INCLUDING at least 60 points from a mathematical subject studied to A-level or equivalent.
PLUS GCSEs at grade C or above (including English and mathematics) or equivalent qualifications.
Language skills
If English is not your first language, you will need to provide proof of your fluency in English before you can begin a programme. The main systems for measuring this are IELTS with a minimum score of 6.0 for degree programmes or TOEFL with a minimum score of 550 for degree programmes. Recently the TOEFL computer-based test has been abolished to make way for the introduction of the Internet-based test, gradually eliminating the traditional paper-based method. Other qualifications may be satisfactory. We can tell you what is acceptable.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | High School diploma |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
Accreditation
This programme will meet the educational requirements of the Chartered Mathematician designation, awarded by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, when it is followed by subsequent training and experience in employment to obtain equivalent competences to those specified by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for taught masters degrees.
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