Financial Mathematics University of Leeds

Overview

Within this Financial Mathematics BSc course from University of Leeds you will focus on mathematics, including modules in financial mathematics covering mathematical modelling of financial and insurance markets, as well as pure, applied and statistical mathematics modules. As you progress, you’ll have more flexibility and choice, allowing you to explore your particular areas of interest.

Key Facts

Here at Leeds, we understand the importance finance and mathematics have in everyday life, which is why we have one of the largest mathematics research departments in the UK and our courses are shaped by the latest thinking. This course is delivered jointly by the School of Mathematics and the Leeds University Business School, equipping you with the relevant knowledge, skills and experience you need to begin your career in finance.

Analytical and mathematical skills are highly valued by employers and this course provides an integrated approach which fully prepares you for a career in the finance industry.

Career opportunities

Mathematical skills are highly valued in virtually all walks of life, which means that the employment opportunities for mathematics graduates are far-reaching, with the potential to take you all over the world.

University of Leeds students are among the top five most targeted by top employers according to The Graduate Market 2022, High Fliers Research, meaning our graduates are highly sought after.

Qualifying with a degree in Financial Mathematics from Leeds will set you up with the core foundations needed to pursue a career in the finance industry or other parts of the private and public sector where analytical and mathematical skills are valued including:

• Banking and finance
• Asset management and investment
• Utilities
• Insurance
• Accountancy

• Consultancy

The numerical, analytical and problem solving skills you will develop, as well as your specialist subject knowledge and your ability to think logically, are highly valued by employers. This course also allows you to develop the transferable skills that employers seek.

Here’s an insight into the job roles some of our most recent graduates have obtained:

• Financial Analyst, American Express
• Auditor, Deloitte
• Motor Pricing Analyst, Direct Line Group
• Equity Trader, Direct Market Touch
• Financial Reporter, Elan Publishing
• Senior Risk Analyst, G E Money
• CFO & Controller, GE Capital Transportation Finance
• Associate Auditor, Grant Thornton
• Tax Specialist, HMRC
• Audit Assistant Manager (ACA), KPMG UK
• Assistant Financial Planner, London Wall Partners
• Financial Accountant, McDonalds Restaurants
• Banking Consultant, SunGard
• Group Risk and Internal Audit Manager, WM Morrison Supermarkets Plc

Accreditation

Certain options can receive Royal Statistical Society accreditation and others can receive exemptions from the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.