COURSE CURRICULUM

The BSc Financial Mathematics degree at Aberystwyth University provides a rigorous foundation in both mathematics and finance, preparing students for careers in financial analysis, investment, banking, and actuarial science. In the first year, students build essential skills in algebra, calculus, differential equations, vector geometry, probability, and statistics, alongside an introduction to accounting and finance, establishing a strong quantitative and financial base. The second year develops these skills further through applied statistics, linear algebra, distributions and estimation, intermediate financial accounting, corporate finance, financial markets, and numerical analysis, with optional modules in complex analysis, real analysis, and abstract algebra for deeper mathematical study. The third year emphasizes the application of mathematics in financial contexts, covering investments, financial instruments, stochastic processes, and stochastic models in finance, along with optional modules including advanced financial accounting, partial differential equations, statistical inference, norms and differential equations, graphs and networks, taxation, and auditing. Throughout the program, students learn to combine analytical, statistical, and financial techniques to solve complex problems, model financial systems, and evaluate risk. Accredited by the Institute for Mathematics and its Applications, this degree not only develops technical competence but also supports professional recognition as a Chartered Mathematician, providing students with the skills and knowledge to succeed in the competitive financial sector.