Kick-start your career in the financial markets or investment banking with a paid industrial placement. Explore key aspects of mathematics, such as differential equations and analysis, and gain practical financial experience through one of the world's top business schools. The financial and investment banking modules of the course are taught by the triple-accredited Henley Business School, which was ranked number one in the UK for Accounting and Finance in the Guardian University league table 2015. The split between the two subjects is roughly two-thirds mathematics and one-third finance and investment banking. Furthermore, you can gain valuable industry experience through a year-long paid placement at a major national or international organisation. In mathematics you will study areas such as calculus, analysis, linear algebra, differential equations and numerical analysis. The course will also cover key areas of statistics. You will be given plenty of support to help you get the most out of your studies, including small group problem-solving tutorials and materials to help you manage the transition to university-level mathematics. Additionally, you can get involved with the Department's Staff Student Forums and the Student Teaching and Learning Group, which enable you to have a direct input into the student experience. The finance and investment banking aspects of the course will provide you with practical experience, such as managing multi-asset portfolios using live prices and using the latest investment management technology. You will also benefit from our three dealing rooms, which are equipped by Thomson Reuters and use the latest industry simulation software. As part of this aspect of the degree you will experience the thrill of a live market – take positions, quote two-way prices and manage the risk of a $50–100 million trading book. In the final year of the degree you can develop your knowledge by exploring areas of interest in greater depth. The vast majority of modules in this year are optional and include subjects from both areas of the course such as foreign exchange and money markets, management of risk, and numerical analysis. During this year you will also carry out a project on a mathematical topic and produce a report and presentation on it. Placement Between your second and final year you will carry out a paid industrial training placement, lasting around 12 months. Placements can be located anywhere in the UK, and occasionally take place abroad. You could take on a variety of roles such as statistician and business analyst. You will also have the chance to work for a range of national and international organisations such as IBM, HSBC, SAP or HM Revenue & Customs. You will be given advice and support for finding the ideal placement, writing a CV and interview skills, by our placements officer.

Jobs in the financial markets, investment banking and securities are generally well paid and highly sought-after. The Henley Business School is respected internationally and this degree provides a direct route into many areas including accounting and professional services, banking, consultancy, finance, human resources, IT, investment banking, marketing, operations and, of course, general management. Henley has an outstanding graduate employment record, reflected in our consistently strong performance in the university league tables. As a mathematics graduate, you can choose to work as a mathematician or statistician for public sector organisations, such as health authorities or the Office for National Statistics, or areas of the private sector including commerce and information technology. Furthermore, you can move into a range of related careers such as accountancy, engineering, modelling, computing or actuarial work. Alternatively you can choose to further develop your skills by moving into research, teacher training or postgraduate studies. Not only has the University increased my knowledge of Mathematics and Statistics but it has also made me a far more confident person. It is nice to know that whenever you have a problem, whether it is personal or academic, help is only round the corner. Lonneke Spierings MMath Mathematics For enquiries about course content, structure and syllabus, please contact: ugmaths@reading.ac.uk +441183787585 For enquiries about admissions requirements, please contact: ugadmissions@reading.ac.uk +44 (0) 118 378 8372 Related Courses BSc Mathematics with Finance and investment Banking G1N3 Full Time: 3 Years BSc Mathematics G100 Full Time: 3 Years BSc Mathematics with a Placement Year G101 Full Time: 4 Years MMath Mathematics G103 Full Time: 4 Years MMath Mathematics with a Placement Year G104 Full Time: 5 Years BSc Computational Mathematics G1G4 Full Time: 3 Years BSc Computational Mathematics with a Placement Year G1G5 Full Time: 4 Years BSc Mathematics and Economics GL11 Full Time: 3 Years BSc Mathematics and Economics with a Placement Year GL12 Full Time: 4 Years BSc Mathematics and Meteorology GF19 Full Time: 3 Years BSc Mathematics and Meteorology with a Placement Year GF20 Full Time: 4 Years MMath Mathematics and Meteorology GFC9 Full Time: 4 Years MMath Mathematics and Meteorology with a Placement Year GFC8 Full Time: 5 Years BSc Mathematics and Psychology GC18 Full Time: 3 Years BSc Mathematics and Psychology with a Placement Year GC19 Full Time: 4 Years BSc Mathematics and Statistics GG13 Full Time: 3 Years BSc Mathematics and Statistics with a Placement Year GG17 Full Time: 4 Years More Ready for more? How to apply Visit an Open Day Get a prospectus View courses Charitable status Accessibility Privacy policy Cookies Terms of use Sitemap © University of Reading