Bachelor of Science in Financial Mathematics with Foundation Year QS - Prifysgol Aberystwyth University - Penglais Campus, UK

Designed for students who do not have a sufficient or relevant academic background, the BSc Financial Mathematics with integrated foundation year course at Aberystwyth University is the perfect option to access this highly sought-after degree scheme. In the foundation year, you will be brought up to speed on the fundamentals of Mathematics, providing a solid base for you to continue onto the full undergraduate degree.

At Aberystwyth you will be taught core mathematical skills, including algebra, calculus and statistics, along with specialist mathematical techniques in a financial context, for example, in stochastic modelling of the stock market. During your degree you will acquire a solid understanding of the principles of economics and of financial accounting and management.  

This degree is accredited by the IMA (Institute for Mathematics and its Applications), the UK's learned and professional society for mathematics, directly contributing to your recognition as a Chartered Mathematician.

Why study Financial Mathematics with foundation year at Aberystwyth University?

• You will explore a discipline that is both intellectually demanding and vocationally useful, giving you skills that are applicable to a wide range of career choices in the financial industry
• This scheme is aimed at those who lack the adequate entry qualifications in mathematics and covers the essential mathematics and finance to allow students to continue on to an honours degree
• You will study under experts in a wide range of mathematical and financial disciplines. Our lecturers are committed teachers, some coming from a professional background, ensuring your study is grounded in a proper professional context
• Many members of staff are also active researchers, able to introduce you to the boundaries of knowledge in their fields
• This scheme offers you the possibility to study a number of modules taught entirely or partially through the medium of Welsh.