Program Overview

Introduction to Mathematics with Finance with a Year Abroad BSc (Hons)

The Mathematics with Finance with a Year Abroad BSc (Hons) program is designed to prepare students for a career in the financial sector. This program combines the study of mathematics with finance, providing students with a solid foundation in mathematical models, statistical analysis, and financial theory.

Program Structure

The program is a four-year undergraduate degree that includes a year abroad at a European or overseas partner institution. The first two years of the program focus on building a strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, and finance. The third year is spent abroad, where students can take courses related to mathematics and finance, as well as immerse themselves in a different culture. The final year of the program allows students to specialize in areas such as financial mathematics, stochastic modeling, and econometrics.

Course Content

The program covers a range of topics, including:

• Calculus I and II
• Introduction to Linear Algebra
• Mathematical IT Skills
• Introduction to Statistics using R
• Theory of Interest
• Principles of Finance
• Corporate Financial Management for Non-Specialist Students
• Financial Reporting and Finance (Non-Specialist)
• Statistics and Probability I and II
• Differential Equations
• Financial Mathematics
• Operational Research: Probabilistic Models
• Introduction to Data Science
• Numerical Methods
• Becoming Entrepreneurial
• Operational Research: Linear and Convex Methods
• Applied Probability
• Stochastic Modelling in Insurance and Finance
• Statistical Methods in Insurance and Finance
• Financial Computing in R

Teaching and Assessment

The program is taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, practical classes, and supervised project work. Assessment methods include traditional written exams, class tests, assignments, projects, and group work.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Mathematics with Finance with a Year Abroad BSc (Hons) program have a wide range of career opportunities available to them, including:

• Data Science and Analytics
• Engineering and Technology
• Operations Research and Logistics
• Healthcare and Biostatistics
• Finance and Banking

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the program, students must meet the following entry requirements:

• A levels: ABB, including Mathematics at grade A
• International Baccalaureate: 32 points overall, with no score less than 4, including 6 in HL Mathematics
• GCSE: 4/C in English and 4/C in Mathematics
• Other qualifications: D*DD in a relevant diploma, including A Level Mathematics at grade A

Fees and Funding

The tuition fees for the program are:

• UK fees: È9,790 per year
• International fees: È29,500 per year
• Year in industry fee: È1,955
• Year abroad fee: È1,465 (applies to year in China)

Scholarships and Bursaries

The university offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to help students fund their studies, including:

• The Liverpool Bursary
• Asylum Seekers Scholarship
• Care Leavers' Opportunity Bursary
• Cowrie Foundation Scholarship
• Estranged Students Bursary
• Genesys Life Sciences Scholarship
• Nolan Scholarships
• Rigby Enterprise Award
• ROLABOTIC Scholarship
• Sport Liverpool Performance Programme
• Technetix Broadhurst Engineering Scholarship
• Young Adult Carer's (YAC) Bursary

Language Study

Every student at the University of Liverpool can study a language as part of, or alongside their degree. This includes a dedicated languages degree, a language as a joint or major/minor degree, language modules, and language classes alongside studies.

Your Experience

The Department of Mathematical Sciences has 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. The department offers a range of support services, including careers and employability support, student services, and support for students with differing needs.

Careers and Employability

A degree in mathematics provides access to an almost limitless range of rewarding career paths. As a graduate with a mathematics degree from the University of Liverpool, students will have an extremely valuable set of analytical and critical thinking skills that employers value, enabling them to pursue careers in almost any field. The university's careers and employability support services can help students plan their career, understand the job market, and strengthen their networking skills.