Our Financial Mathematics Masters programme has been designed specifically to meet the needs of employers in financial markets across the world. The Course combines financial modules taught by the Business School with mathematics modules taught by staff from the School of Mathematics. You will benefit from a unique programme delivered by lecturers who are leading the research field. There is the option to take a professional, non-dissertation route.
Detailed information on the MSc is provided on the programme web page. Please contact me (the Programme Director) by email if you require any further information.
In the academic year 20010/11, the MSc will start with a 2 week induction programme on September 14, 2010 (Tuesday). Students will be offered more than 20 hours of mathematics and finance lectures and classes as well as 1-1 meetings with the programme director (among many other things).
BSc Actuarial Mathematics
Actuaries are experts in the assessment, valuation and management of risk and uncertainty. They use mathematical, statistical, financial and economic theory to solve real business problems, typically involving the financial impact and likelihood of undesirable events such as death or natural disasters.
This programme is taught jointly by the School of Mathematics and Leeds University Business School to offer you the best of both worlds. We provide you with a detailed knowledge and understanding of both the mathematical/statistical tools and the business finance/accounting background relevant to actuarial science, including financial mathematics, statistics of life and non-life insurance, financial and management accounting, and economics.
The traditional areas in which actuaries operate are in the insurance and pensions industry. They are also increasingly in demand in other parts of the private and public sector, where their analytical skills are of value. For example, financial services such as banking and investment management, consultancy, manufacturing, transport, and energy.
Detailed information on the BSc Actuarial Mathematics is provided in the programme brochure. Please contact the undergraduate admissions office at the School of Mathematics or me (the Programme Director) by email if you require any further information.
BSc Mathematics with Finance
Mathematicians with specialisation in finance are experts in the quantitative analysis and modelling of financial contracts and derivatives as well as in risk management. The programme aims to develop your mathematical skills and business acumen. On completion of the course you will have a solid knowledge of mathematics, with an in-depth understanding of financial mathematics, business finance and economics. The course is taught jointly by the School of Mathematics and Leeds University Business School to offer you the best of both worlds. You will have access to tutors for both academic and personal advice in both Schools.
In each year, two thirds of the time is devoted to mathematics, covering the main areas of modern maths with particular focus on those relevant to finance; for example probability, statistics, financial and insurance mathematics. The remainder of the time is spent on studying business finance and economics.
The course will prepare you for a well-paid professional career in financial services and other parts of the private and public sector where analytical and mathematical skills are valued.
Detailed information on the BSc Mathematics with Finance is provided in the programme brochure. Please contact the undergraduate admissions office at the School of Mathematics or me (the Programme Director) by email if you require any further information.
