The BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Finance and Diploma in Industrial Training at Heriot Watt University UK is engineered for ambitious students seeking a robust foundation in mathematical theory coupled with practical financial acumen. This undergraduate programme addresses the escalating demand for professionals who can navigate complex financial markets, master intricate financial modelling, and understand corporate finance principles. You will delve into core mathematical subjects like calculus, algebra, statistics, and numerical analysis, while simultaneously exploring essential finance topics such as financial reporting, markets, and derivatives. This degree is ideal for those who possess a strong aptitude for quantitative reasoning and aspire to a career at the forefront of the financial industry.
This full-time, on-campus degree is structured over five years, including a crucial 12-month work placement during your fourth year, which leads to the Diploma in Industrial Training. You will progressively build your expertise, starting with foundational mathematics and introductory finance in Year 1, advancing to multivariable calculus, real analysis, financial mathematics, and numerical analysis in Year 2, and then exploring abstract algebra, differential equations, complex analysis, and international financial markets in Year 3. Your final year focuses on securities, derivatives, and a substantial mathematics project or dissertation. You will graduate with a comprehensive understanding of both mathematics and finance, prepared for roles in financial analysis, investment banking, and data science.