There is no upper age limit to studying at the University. You should be at least 17 years old by 20 September in the year you begin your course. If you are below this age, we may still consider you for admission but please contact us for more details.
GCE/GCSE
The minimum requirements are:
five passes at GCSE grade C (or grade 4) or above, including English Language or Use of English (IGCSE English as a Second Language, grade B or grade 6), and at least two subjects at A level OR
three passes at GCE A level and a pass at grade C (or grade 4) or above in GCSE English Language or Use of English.
Offers are normally based on achieving three A levels or equivalent at Level 3, although some University subject areas may specify differently. You must have a minimum of two A level equivalents at Level 3 in two subjects (ie two A levels or one vocational double award).
We base offers on a combination of GCSE/AS/VCE A level/A level/other qualifications or predicted grades, your personal statement and reference.
IELTS (including IELTS Indicator)
6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in R&W; 5.5 in S&L)
PTE Academic
62 overall with 60 in each subtest
CAE/CPE
176 overall (with a minimum of 169 in R&W; 162 in S&L)
TOEFL iBT
90 overall (with a minimum of 22 in R; 21 in W; 17 in L; 20 in S
Our modern world is heavily reliant on financial markets. Financial institutions depend on skilled individuals to manage their portfolios, applying mathematical modelling, statistical analysis and the problem-solving know-how of mathematics graduates.
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Stage 1
Compulsory modules currently include
MA306 - Statistics (15 credits)
MA345 - Introduction to Finance (15 credits)
MA347 - Linear Mathematics (15 credits)
MA348 - Mathematical Methods 1 (15 credits)
MA349 - Mathematical Methods 2 (15 credits)
MA350 - Microeconomics for Financial Mathematicians (15 credits)
MA351 - Probability (15 credits)
MA352 - Real Analysis 1 (15 credits)
Stage 2
Compulsory modules currently include
MA5501 - Applied Statistical Modelling 1 (15 credits)
MA5505 - Linear Partial Differential Equations (15 credits)
MA5506 - Macroeconomics for Financial Mathematicians (15 credits)
MA5507 - Mathematical Statistics (15 credits)
MA5509 - Numerical Methods (15 credits)
MA5511 - Optimisation with Financial Applications (15 credits)
Optional modules may include
MA5512 - Ordinary Differential Equations (15 credits)
MA501 - Statistics for Insurance (15 credits)
MA517 - Corporate Finance for Financial Mathematics (15 credits)
Year in industry
Compulsory modules currently include
MA5801 - Industrial Placement Experience (90 credits)
MA5802 - Industrial Placement (Report and Presentation) (30 credits)
Stage 3
Compulsory modules currently include
MA535 - Portfolio Theory and Asset Pricing Models (15 credits)
MA636 - Stochastic Processes (15 credits)
MA6529 - Statistical Learning (15 credits)
MA6534 - Derivative Markets (15 credits)
MA6540 - Financial Econometrics (15 credits)
Optional modules may include
MA771 - Computational Statistics (15 credits)
MA6503 - Communicating Mathematics (15 credits)
MA6504 - Discovering and Communicating Mathematics (30 credits)
MA6512 - Applied Statistical Modelling 2 (15 credits)
MA6518 - Games and Strategy (15 credits)
MA587 - Numerical Solution of Differential Equations (15 credits)
MA537 - Mathematics of Financial Derivatives (15 credits)
MA549 - Discrete Mathematics (15 credits)
The practical experience you gain with this year in industry option gives you a real advantage in the graduate job market. Through your studies, you also acquire many transferable skills including the ability to deal with challenging ideas, think critically, write well and present your ideas clearly, all of which are considered essential by graduate employers.
Recent graduates from the School have gone into careers in medical statistics, the pharmaceutical industry, the aerospace industry, software development, teaching, actuarial work, Civil Service statistics, chartered accountancy, the oil industry and postgraduate research.
