Financial Mathematics

The financial world relies on mathematics and expertise in analytical thinking and problem solving. This course is designed for students who want to:

• understand more about how the stock markets work

• learn the principles of business and finance

• learn about insurance and risk

This accredited course enables you to study mathematics whilst learning key financial principles. The course is run jointly with Nottingham University Business School. Approximately 75% of the teaching is mathematics; the remainder includes finance and business economics modules.

Our research feeds into our teaching. This means we can offer an extensive choice of core and optional modules. The compulsory group project module in the third year gives you the chance to work on specific projects tackled through workshops and student-led group activities.

Courses for students, by students
Our co-created curriculum is redefining studying maths. Imagine being part of a vibrant community where students have actively shaped the degree programmes.

We believe in collaboration, and that's why our students, industry professionals, and alumni joined forces with our dedicated staff to design degrees suitable for the real world. As you would expect there is emphasis on mathematical concepts and techniques, but with a practical application too.

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About mathematics at the University of Nottingham
You will study core first-year mathematics modules in topics such as calculus, probability and statistics. This will develop your skills in problem solving and analytical thinking. The year will include an introduction to business and finance, including accounting and insurance.

As you progress to later years of your degree, you will have more flexibility to choose topics from optional modules. In mathematics, you can explore advanced topics in mathematical finance and modelling, whilst developing expertise in finance and risk management in the Business School.

In your final year, you do a compulsory mathematics group project. This gives you the chance to work collaboratively on a substantial financial mathematics problem. You'll be supervised by expert teaching staff. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your report-writing and team-working skills.

Careers and employability
These transferable skills will help in your career planning. Many of our graduates work in roles including corporate finance, international trade and education.

Why choose this course?

• Attend guest lectures - join talks and workshops run by our Industrial Advisory Group and alumni

• Hands-on experience - through optional work placement year

• Spend time abroad - opportunity to gain confidence and amazing experiences

• Paid research projects - gain research experience through a summer research project

• Transferable skills - in group work, presentations and projects

• PASS - students in higher years help with first-year topics and support you to settle in (Peer-Assisted Study Support programme)

• Learn a language - broaden your career options by learning a language alongside your degree