Overview

The emphasis is on developing a range of practical skills relevant to the increasingly mathematical and ever-changing world of contemporary finance.

Key Features

Financial Mathematics isn't just for aspiring bankers. The UK Government is the single biggest user of structured finance, through the Private Finance Initiative.

Graduates in the Financial Mathematics (Hons) programme from Heriot-Watt University are also attractive to the treasury function of international corporations and to the trading arm of commodities companies.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Royal Statistical Society.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Calculus
Finance and Financial Reporting
Professional Development Planning
Multivariable Calculus and Real Analysis
Linear Algebra
Actuarial and Financial Mathematics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-26 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Mathematics Finance Actuarial Science View 250 other Bachelors in Actuarial Science in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

Standard entry requirements

Highers AAAB including Mathematics at A

A-Levels AAB including Mathematics at A

Int. Baccalaureate 28 points with higher level Mathematics at 6

BTEC DDD including sufficient Mathematics

Minimum entry requirements

Highers ABBC including Mathematics at A

A-Levels ABC including Mathematics at A

Tuition Fee

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International

16000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16000 GBP per year during 48 months.

Scotland: Paid by SAAS

England / Wales / N Ireland / Rep of Ireland: £9,250

Living costs for Edinburgh

725 - 1167 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Financial Mathematics (Hons).

Available Scholarships

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