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About the Course

This degree provides an education in financial mathematics and basic economics. Our aim is to produce graduates who are capable of working primarily as financial mathematicians and actuaries, though you will develop an awareness of the broader financial sector. No matter what position you ultimately hold in the financial world, certain key mathematical skills are essential. It is these core skills that the Financial Mathematics programme will provide.

First Year

The course modules are:

• Methods of Applied Mathematics 1 – vectors, differential equations, multivariate calculus;
  
• Probability;
  
• Algebraic Structures and Number Systems;
  
• Proof and Logical Structures;
  
• Linear Algebra;
  
• Real Analysis;
  
• Introduction to Computing, along with Micro and Macro Economics.

Second Year

The training in the fundamentals of mathematics and economics continues, but with a broadening scope to also include: Dynamics and Differential Equations, Statistics and Financial Modelling.

Third Year

The course continues with a choice from a large selection of mathematics and economics modules, including

• Actuarial Mathematics;
  
• Financial Mathematics;
  
• Operational Research;
  
• Statistics;
  
• Financial Economics;
  
• and International Finance.
  

A significant individual project applying mathematics to the solution of real problems from the financial world is also included.

Professional Accreditation

It is expected that successful completion of certain modules, with an appropriately high pass level, will give dispensation from the professional examinations of the Faculty and Institute of Actuaries.

Contact

Admissions Tutor: Dr Dimitrina Stavrova
0116 252 3896
mathsug@le.ac.uk
www.maths.le.ac.uk

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