Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Financial Mathematics] From Lancaster University

You will start your degree with modules including Introduction to Accounting and Finance, Discrete Mathematics and Probability. In second year, you will learn subjects such as Advanced Principles of Finance, Introduction to Economics for Managers and Real Analysis. In your third and, for MSci students, fourth years, modules include Corporate Finance, Stochastic Processes, Derivatives Pricing and Assessing Financial Risk.

Students enrolled on the Financial Mathematics (Industry) degree spend their third year in a paid placement with industry before returning to University to complete their degree.

Additionally, MSci students write a substantial dissertation in their fourth year under the supervision of a member of staff from one of the departments. On completion of the MSci degree, they will have Masters level proficiency in mathematical analysis, probability, statistical inference, financial stochastic processes and optimisation.

Careers

Offering unique training in mathematics and finance, your degree opens up excellent employment opportunities in the finance sector. It also prepares you for a wide variety of careers in business.

Many of our graduates enter training contracts with professional accounting firms, while others take up posts in industry or financial institutions. Our alumni have followed a wide variety of career paths, including banking, general and financial management and consulting.

Another popular option is to continue studying for a postgraduate qualification, and you will find that Lancaster offers excellent graduate opportunities and PhD programmes.