If you study Actuarial Science BSc at XJTLU you can study Mathematics with Finance at the University of Liverpool on the XJTLU 2+2 programme. or see all XJTLU 2+2 programmes.
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.
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 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.
We have accreditation from the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, from the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications and from the Royal Statistical Society. Currently our students can receive exemptions for CM2, CS1 and CB1 of the professional actuarial exams conducted by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, the professional body for actuaries in the UK.
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.
With close industry links, excellent teaching and quality content, this course is accredited by the professional Actuarial body The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
The IMA is the professional learned institute for mathematicians, supporting the advancement of mathematical knowledge and its applications to promote and enhance mathematical practice for the benefit of society.
The RSS is a professional body for all statisticians and data analysts - www.rss.org.uk.
Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching and assessment, operating facilities such as libraries, IT equipment, and access to academic and personal support.
All XJTLU 2+2 students receive a partnership discount of 10% on the standard fees for international students. We also offer 50 XJTLU Excellence Scholarships providing a 25% discount on tuition fees to the students that score most highly in stage 2 at XJTLU across the different subject areas. Allocation is based on the number of applications received per programme.
The net fees (inclusive of the discounts) can be seen below.
2025 tuition fee (full) - £26,600
2025 tuition fee for XJTLU 2+2 students (inclusive of 10% discount) - £23,940
2025 tuition fee for XJTLU 2+2 students qualifying for Excellence Scholarship (inclusive of 25% discount) - £19,950
Fees stated are for the 2025-26 academic year.
Discover what you'll learn, what you'll study, and how you'll be taught and assessed.
In your first year in Liverpool, you will study a range of topics covering important areas of mathematics. The main focus will be on basic financial mathematics, statistics, and probability. Choose two further modules, one from each semester.
On the 2+2 programme, you'll study your third and fourth years at the University of Liverpool. These will be year two and year three of the University of Liverpool's programme of study.
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
In the final year, you will cover some specialised work in financial mathematics. Subsequently, you will begin to study more advanced ideas in probability theory and statistics as well as stochastic modelling, econometrics and finance.
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.
Choose four optional modules: two from semester 1 and two from semester 2. At least two must be MATH modules.
On the 2+2 programme, you'll study your third and fourth years at the University of Liverpool. These will be year two and year three of the University of Liverpool's programme of study.
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
We have a large department with highly qualified staff, a first-class reputation in teaching and research, and a great city in which to live and work.
Your course will be delivered by the Department of Mathematical Sciences.
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