Mathematics is the beating heart of the financial sector. With us you'll develop the mathematical and statistical knowledge to model and predict the behaviour of financial markets.Our programme is flexible too There are three distinct specialisms to choose from, allowing you to tailor it to your specific needs and interests.You'll graduate with the theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills for a wide range of careers in the financial services industry, including investment banking, investment management, fintech, quantitative pricing and risk management.This programme is divided in two parts.In the first semester, you will complete the compulsory modules that provide a foundation for your career in finance. You will develop a detailed understanding of the financial industry as well as the mathematical, computational and data analysis techniques to work as a practitioner.In the second semester, you will decide on your specialism. This part of the programme has been designed to prepare you for specific career paths, so what you study will depend on what you wish to do in the future.Our specialisms, also known as streams, can be found below. We've highlighted the skills you will develop and the potential career paths for each stream.Career pathsYou will be equipped to undertake a wide range of careers in the banking and finance sector in roles that require a high level of numeracy, problem-solving and computing expertise, as well as in marketing, public services, consultancy, industry and commerce.Typical roles would be in areas such as quantitative analysis, software development, derivatives trading, risk management, investment management, sales, marketing and consultancy.Students who have graduated from thisprogramme have gone into a variety of rolesincluding IT Audit Analyst, Quant Developer, DataAnalyst, Quantitative Investment Strategist,Market Risk Associate, Quantitative Analyst, TaxAssociate and more. Recent employers includeEY, PwC, London Royal Asset Management,Macquarie Group, Spreadex and Schonfield.
