Mathematics for Finance, BSc (Hons)

You will study the following compulsory modules and select from a choice of optional modules over the course of your degree. In your final year you will take a 30-credit project module.

A levels: grades AAB-BBB to include Mathematics.

Welsh Baccalaureate: Requirements are as for A levels where you can substitute the same non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Level Core Grade.

BTEC: DDD plus grade B in A Level Mathematics.

Scottish Highers: ABBBC plus grade B in Mathematics.

Access to HE (Science): Pass with Distinction (to include 24 Dist, 15 Merits and 6 Passes) including 18 in Maths.

International Baccalaureate: 34-32 to include 6 in Higher Level Mathematics.

IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English test.

All applications will be considered on an individual basis, and we will look at the whole application when deciding whether to make an offer of a place, including: the balance, nature and quality of A-level, AS and GCSE subjects (or equivalent); personal statement and referee’s comments.

General Studies and Key Skills qualifications are normally excluded from our offers

• You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials and coursework throughout the year.  Approximately, there are 17 contact hours per week dependant on module selection.
• You will be assessed through a combination of unseen written examinations, set assignments, presentations and a dissertation.

Our BSc Mathematics for Finance will meet the educational requirements of the Chartered Mathematician designation, awarded by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, when it is followed by subsequent training and experience in employment to obtain equivalent competences to those specified by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for taught masters degrees.

You will be taught by our leading academic staff, with lecturers actively contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through world-leading research, in areas such as Cancer research, further mathematics in schools and mathematical and statistical modelling.

Professor Biagio Lucini Head of Department

Dr Andrew Neate Programme Director

Dr Irina Rodionova Admissions Tutor

Dr Nelly Villamizar Admissions Tutor

See all our Mathematics staff

Annual tuition fees for entry in the academic year 2019/20 are as follows:

		UK/EU	International
BSc (Hons)	Full-time	£ 9,000	£ 15,700
BSc (Hons)	Full-time	£ 9,000	£ 15,700
BSc (Hons)	Full-time (with a year in Industry)	£ 9,000	£ 15,700

Fees for full time Undergraduate UK/EU students may be increased in subsequent years of study by an inflationary amount determined by Welsh Government.

Fees for full time Undergraduate International students will increase by 3% for each subsequent year of study.

During a sandwich year (e.g. year in industry, year abroad or placement year) a lower fee will apply. For more information visit our tuition fees page.

You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

Current students: You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study.

To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

We offer Excellence scholarships worth up to £3000 for all students. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of an examination to be taken at your school or college.

We also offer a £1,500 scholarship to students who wish to study modules through the medium of welsh with our Incentive Scholarships.

Careers and Employability Swansea Employability Academy (SEA) will support you at each stage of your career journey helping you build a bright future.

Our career support services include:

• Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
• Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
• Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
• Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
• Advice and guidance on postgraduate study and funding
• Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.

We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.

Mathematics graduates earn 50% more than most other graduates on average. Popular fields include the actuarial profession, the financial sector, technology and systems administration. Maths graduates from Swansea have recently gained employment at organisations including AXA, BA, Deutsche Bank, Shell Research, Health Authorities and Local Government.

Your degree programme may already give you an option to study or work abroad but in addition to this you can also consider an international summer programme.

These programmes are open to all our undergraduate students and include culture and study tours, volunteering programmes and internships across destinations such as China, Zambia, South Korea, Japan, Europe and Canada. Programmes are typically 2 – 6 weeks long and funding is available. See our Summer Programmes for further information.

As well as subject specific support by college teaching staff and your personal academic mentor, the Centre for Academic Success provides courses, workshops and one-to-one support in areas such as:

• Academic writing
• Maths and statistics
• Critical thinking
• Time management
• Digital skills
• Presentation skills
• Note taking
• Revision, memory and exam techniques
• English language skills (if English is not your first language).

In addition, if you have a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD), disability, mental health or medical condition, the Centre of Academic Success have Specialist Tutors to support your learning, working alongside the Disability Office and Wellbeing Service to support all your needs and requirements whilst studying at Swansea University.

Our lecturers operate an ‘open door’ policy so you can chat with them about any concerns you may be having. These do not have to be just course related; our academic staff are there to help you with anything at all during your time in Swansea.

Each course has a student rep. They are there to make sure that every student voice is heard. Their role is to listen and feedback on your opinions, attend regular meetings and make sure that the people who can make changes listen to the people who really matter - you!

We offer both academic mentoring and peer mentoring. All students on our undergraduate courses are assigned an Academic Mentor, who will offer you not only Academic Guidance, but advice on finding and accessing help with personal issues. Our Peer mentoring scheme is in place to help new students settle into university life here at Swansea. You will get a chance to talk to your mentor who can tell you about their experiences as a student and also chat about student life. The peer mentoring scheme is a great way to meet students and widen your friendship circle while at Swansea.

You can also get help with personal issues from our wide range of student support such as CampusLife, Inclusive Student Support Services and The Centre for Academic Success.

You have the right to write and submit your coursework and to sit your exams in Welsh, even if you have chosen to follow an English-medium module. You can also choose to be interviewed through the medium of Welsh when applying for a place.

Some elements of this courses are offered through the medium of Welsh but not enough, as yet, to reach 40 credits per year. Continuing to study through the medium of Welsh after leaving school or college will be a natural progression for you and will give you the chance to receive the best education. It can also be a valuable addition to your CV and career development. Opportunities are available for students who are fluent and confident in the language as well as those who are less confident or are learners. It is also possible for you to choose seminar and tutorial classes taught in Welsh on modules that are taught mainly through the medium of English.

You may face additional costs while at university, including (but are not limited to):

• Parking and travel to and from campus
• Printing, photocopying, stationery and equipment costs (e.g. USB sticks)
• Purchase of books or texts
• Printing and binding
• Gowns for graduation ceremonies

The tuition fees do not cover the costs of purchasing books or stationery, printing, thesis binding or photocopying costs.

There are no mandatory additional costs specified for this course.

• How to Apply - UK or EU student
• How to Apply – Students from outside the UK or EU

As part of this degree scheme, you will be able to study at one of our huge range of partner universities in your third year. Studying abroad is a great opportunity to experience another culture, make friends from around the world and gain valuable experience to prepare you for the world of work after you complete your studies.

Places and availability change annually so specific destinations can’t be guaranteed, but previously Mathematics students have completed their year abroad in Australia, Canada, Singapore, France, Germany, Spain, The Netherlands and the USA.

Not only do we match you with a partner university, and offer you support in all stages of the process, we also offer a range of dedicated bursaries and grants to help you fund your international experience. Find out more at our Go Global pages (www.swansea.ac.uk/goglobal)

As a mathematics student you will already possess multiple skills that employers look for. Combined with your year in industry you will stand out even more in this increasingly popular market. Your placement year will give you the opportunity to enhance your knowledge while gaining valuable industry experience. You will graduate with a highly desirable degree, favoured by Industry professionals, as you move into the mathematics career of your choice.