Financial Mathematics with Foundation Year Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Why choose this course\
Our Financial Mathematics degrees provide you with the ideal preparation for a career in finance around pricing, risk and markets or in other dynamic, exciting fields including data science and machine learning, tech and software engineering, modelling and research.

* We'll lay the foundations with compulsory modules including introductory economics, calculus and probability and statistics. You'll then develop and enhance your financial mathematics understanding through a range of further modules on stochastic processes, differential equations, derivatives and more.

* Get industry-ready with our award-winning [Professional Training placements](https://www.surrey.ac.uk/professional-training-placements).

* You'll develop skills such as creative problem-solving and logical reasoning, which are in great demand in a wide range of sectors.

* As a mathematics undergraduate at Surrey, you’ll be part of a vibrant and friendly community including the [Maths Society](https://surreyunion.org/your-activity/clubs-and-societies-a-z/maths-society) and [Maths and Statistics Advice](https://my.surrey.ac.uk/study/study-support/maths-and-statistics-advice-masa) (MASA) team. You’ll benefit from a personal tutor, small group teaching, and a lively, research-active learning environment.

* You can get involved in research through a summer internship within our School of Mathematics and Physics.

We’re preparing you for the future by integrating AI into every course, building digital skills, confidence and creativity that employers value in tomorrow’s workplace.

What you will study\
Our unique course is approximately one-third core statistics, one-third mathematics, and one-third economics and finance.

You’ll study topics such as analysis of shares, equities, cash flows and interest rates, and the principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics, while gaining a strong foundation across the fundamentals of mathematics. In Year 1, you will also develop mathematical programming skills using Python, which will be further developed in Year 2, and gain experience with R programming.

In Year 3, you can choose from a broad range of optional modules in topics such as derivatives markets, game theory, mathematical theory of data science and Bayesian statistics.

Since our world-leading research directly informs our teaching, you’ll also learn from academics who are leading their way in their fields.

Foundation courses\
A foundation year can develop your skills and make it easier to get started at university. It is an extra year of study at the start of your course that leads in to a full degree programme. Foundation courses are a great option if:

* You don’t have the grades for a full degree course.

* You have non-traditional qualifications or experience.

* You’re starting university after some time away from education.

* You’re looking for more support during the transition into university study.

Life as a foundation year student\
During a foundation year, you’ll learn about your chosen subject, develop your study skills and get used to university life. On successful completion of your foundation year, you’ll be ready to progress to the first year of your degree course.

As a foundation year student, you’ll be a full student of the University and part of our community. You’ll have access to all our campus facilities and support.