COURSE CURRICULUM

The BSc Mathematics with Finance and Investment Banking degree at the University of Reading combines rigorous mathematical training with practical financial and investment banking applications. You will build a strong foundation in core areas such as calculus, linear algebra, probability, statistics, real analysis, and differential equations, alongside programming and numerical methods that develop your analytical and computational skills. These mathematical concepts are reinforced through modules in financial modelling, where you apply tools like Excel to real-world problems including asset pricing, portfolio management, and risk analysis. Alongside mathematics, you will study finance-focused subjects such as introductory securities and markets, trading simulations, and financial systems, gaining an understanding of how global financial markets operate, including bonds, equities, derivatives, and emerging areas like cryptocurrencies and sustainable finance. In later stages, you progress to advanced topics such as derivative securities, portfolio projects, and mathematical modelling, where you apply theory to practical scenarios, including trading simulations in professional-style dealing rooms equipped with Bloomberg and LSEG terminals. The course also develops professional and transferable skills such as coding, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, preparing you for careers in investment banking, quantitative finance, and financial analytics. By integrating mathematics with finance, the programme equips you to analyse complex financial systems and make data-driven decisions in fast-paced global markets.