About this course
This is one of our most popular degree programmes with great employment potential. Studying a range of topics covering the core areas of mathematics, this course will prepare you for a career in the financial sector.
Introduction
Mathematics is a fascinating, beautiful and diverse subject to study. It underpins a wide range of disciplines; from physical sciences to social science, from biology to business and finance. At Liverpool, our programmes are designed with the needs of employers in mind, to give you a solid foundation from which you may take your career in any number of directions.
This is one of our most popular degree programmes with great employment potential. This programme is designed to prepare you for a career in the banking sector, pension or investment funds, hedge funds, consultancy and auditing firms or government regulators. The course prepares students to be professionals who use mathematical models to analyse and solve financial problems under uncertainty. The programme will provide a useful perspective on how capital markets function in a modern economy.
You will study a range of topics covering important areas of mathematics. The main focus will be on basic financial mathematics, statistics and probability, no assumptions are made about whether or not you have previously studied these, or have previous experience in the use of computers. In the final year, you will cover some specialised work in financial mathematics and more advanced ideas in probability theory and statistics as well as stochastic modelling, econometrics and finance.
What you'll learn
- How to use mathematical models
- How to analyse and solve financial problems
- Problem solving
- Teamwork
- Communication and presentation skills
Accreditation
Institute and Faculty of Actuaries
We have accreditation from the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. Currently our students can receive exemptions for CS1, CM2 and CB1 of the professional actuarial exams conducted by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, the professional body for actuaries in the UK.
Royal Statistical Society
Moreover, the programme is accredited by the Royal Statistical Society.
Both accreditations can be achieved on a conditional basis. Accreditations depend on your choice and your performance on optional modules.