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Mathematics with Finance
BSc(Hons)

  • Course summary and entry requirements

    Course duration Help

    Full-time: 3 years

    With placement year: 4 years

    UCAS code G1N3

    Professional 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.

    About the course

    Mathematics is an essential tool for financial markets, private companies, public corporations, governments and any individuals wishing to borrow or lend. This has led to a need for mathematics graduates who are aware of analytical techniques and understand their underlying theories, in order to apply current methodologies to develop improved theories and products.

    Typical entry requirements Help

    The entry requirements listed here are for students starting their course in 2014. Entry requirements for students thinking about starting a course in 2013 can be found in the online prospectus. Individual offers may vary

    A-levels:
    ABB. Must include grade B in mathematics at A-level. Free-standing mathematics units are excluded.

    BTEC
    DDM.

    International Baccalaureate:
    34 points, specified subjects.

    Access to HE Diploma
    pass (at least 45 credits at level 3), with 30 credits at merit or distinction. Level 3 units in maths required.

    GCSE (minimum grade C) or Access Equivalent
    at least three subjects including mathematics and English language.

    Foundation degree/HND
    may enable you to start the course in year 2 or 3. HNC may also count towards direct entry.

    For non-native speakers of English:
    IELTS 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in the other elements.

  • Course content

    Course structure

    The first two years of the course is dedicated to developing essential knowledge and techniques in both mathematics and finance. A wide range of computer packages are used for modelling and statistical analysis and there is a strong focus on presentation skills and communication.

    From there, you may choose to undertake a paid work placement year to help build your real-world experience, before choosing from a range of optional modules to tailor your learning outcomes for the final year.

    Areas of study

    This course ensures a sound basis of analytical mathematical techniques, probability and statistics, backed up by strong IT support. Specialist modules in economics and financial management combine technical and practical aspects.

    Syllabus

    Years 1 and 2
    - Applications of Mathematics
    - Applications of Statistics
    - Discrete Mathematics
    - Introduction to Analysis
    - Mathematical Methods
    - Introduction to Linear Algebra
    - Probability and Statistics
    - Operational Research
    - Financial Knowledge and Skills
    - Global Business Environment
    - Linear Algebra
    - Numerical Analysis
    - Statistical Modelling
    - Financial Theory and Practice
    - International Business Analysis

    Optional placement year

    Final year
    - Project
    Options from:
    - Topics in Abstract Algebra
    - Nonlinear Optimisation
    - Graph Theory and Applications
    - Decision Support
    - Foundations of Mathematics
    - Functions of a Complex Variable
    - Topology
    - Time Series and Forecasting
    - Medical Statistics
    - Statistical Modelling
    - Stochastic Methods
    - The Mathematics of Finance
    - History and Philosophy of Mathematics
    - Partial Differential Equations
    - International Finance
    - Game Theory in Finance
    - Corporate Governance
    - Emerging Financial Markets

    You can view the programme specification for this course as a PDF file by clicking on the link below:

    Programme Specification

  • Fees and costs

    The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2013-14. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.

    The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take.

    What's included in the fee?

    When costs such as health or criminal record checks, field trips or use of specialist materials are incurred as a mandatory requirement of the course they are included in your tuition fee.

    You may incur additional costs depending on the optional modules or activities you choose. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. Before you apply please check with the school that provides your course using the contact details on the left of this page for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.

    Our website www.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.

    BSc(Hons) Mathematics with Finance  [J4EG025]
    UK/EU 9,000 GBP
    Island Students 9,000 GBP
    International 12,900 GBP

    If you choose to take the professional placement (sandwich) year offered on this course you will pay a reduced fee during this year. Our fee for the professional placement year is currently £750 for Home and Island Students and £1,760 for International students. This fee may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.

  • Location

    Location Help Moulsecoomb

    Located to the north of Brighton city centre, the Moulsecoomb campus offers students an excellent learning environment and a wide range of facilities. It is the largest of our five campuses with over 8,000 students.

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    Living in Brighton

    Brighton’s rich mix of historic architecture, lively arts scene, varied shopping and cosmopolitan community make it a vibrant, enjoyable place to live. It is no wonder that many Brighton graduates choose to stay here.

    Social scene

    Alongside the traditional seaside attractions, Brighton is famed for its exciting social scene with a wide choice of pubs, clubs and restaurants.

    Music event on the beach

    Arts

    The highlight of the city’s cultural year is the Brighton Festival. The event is held each May and is England’s biggest arts festival, which showcases arts and performance from around the world. Brighton is also home to the UK’s oldest working cinema, the Duke of York’s, which shows alternative and mainstream films. The city is also well known for its exciting music scene and hosts The Great Escape music festival.

    Burning the Clocks winter solstice festival

    Sports

    Whether you take your sport seriously or just want to keep fit, Brighton offers all kinds of sports opportunities and facilities, on and off campus. You can also make the most of the location, and play volleyball, basketball and windsurfing down by the beach. The seafront is also the finishing point for the famous London – Brighton bicycle ride and the quirky veteran car run.

    Playing volleyball on the seafront

  • Student views

    Samantha

    I decided to study at Brighton on the main principle that they offered a placement scheme with good support of how to get one and help if I needed it while on placement.

    I completed a placement at Lloyds TSB based mainly in Brighton but some days in London. I was in the Credit Risk department largely in the Credit Card section where I was in charge of management information (MI) for the risk of new business. This included monthly reporting and I used a range of skills to accomplish this including statistical programming.

    My team and I were in charge of implementing strategies to control the risk of new credit card customers coming in.We would do this by segmenting the new business population and giving different strategies to the different segments to better target the appropriate product (if any) to the customer. I used SAS, SQL and Excel on a daily basis to do analysis on different projects and the monthly MI. I also attended 3 courses; a SAS course in Maidenhead, a SQL course in Bristol and a credit risk course near Heathrow.

    I thoroughly enjoyed my placement and learned so much. I now have more confidence in myself and my abilities and feel better prepared for the world when I graduate this summer.

    Melody Adams

    My course provided me with skills and knowledge and mathematical rigour that put me at an advantage in both obtaining my job and performing well in it. I gained a solid grasp of the mechanisms behind the major markets and the mathematics behind asset pricing.

    Quantitative skills are regarded highly in this type of work as financial markets develop and become increasingly complex. The university provided me with the resources and supervision I needed to complete a finance-orientated dissertation in my final year enabling me to develop skills in my area of interest.

    I started my graduate job as an investment analyst at Credaris Portfolio Management based in Mayfair, London. The company manages portfolios of credit derivative assets; these are assets derived from the credit worthiness of a company. No two days are the same, making it a fresh and dynamic place to work

  • Career opportunities

    In the last two decades the growth of financial derivatives, actuaries, hedging, futures and options has fuelled the demand for employees able to deal with the mathematics which underpins these financial products.

    Visit the careers service website.

Applying for 2013 entry

We have limited places available on this course.

Please call us for advice 01273 644644

International applicants should call
+44 (0)207 250 6749

Application process
Book your open day place
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01273 642428
Email cemadmissions@brighton.ac.uk

If you are an international student, contact us on:

+44 (0) 207 250 6749
international@brighton.ac.uk

 

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