Introduction This course is based on a strong collaboration between our Institute of Pure and Applied Mathematics (IPAM) and the Business School. Financial Mathematics is a degree in finance with a very strong mathematical background. This postgraduate degree contains a combination of courses that provides a strong analytical background and tools for successful careers in the public and private financial sectors, as well as for progression to PhD studies. The programme consists of a balanced combination of Theory and Practice in Finance to maximize the employability of our graduates. The courses are taught by mathematicians, providing a rigorous understanding of the principles of mathematical and economic models of financial markets as well as the practical and working knowledge of the tools applied in concrete financial situations. Students will have access to our world-leading facilities, including our unique Thomson Reuters Eikon flagship trading floor which integrates real activity in financial markets. Combined with key Mathematica software facilities, we have an exceptional environment for teaching Financial Programming and provide the opportunity to work with the big data sets needed for the microstructure studies employed by the financial and banking sectors. Courses Modules Semester 1 Compulsory Discrete Time Models Economics Theory and Finance Econometric Theory and Data Analysis for Finance Mathematics for Finance Semester 2 Continuous Time Models Time Series Semester 3 Compulsory Financial Mathematics Dissertation Why study at Aberdeen? You are taught be well connected researchers and experts and leading facliities including a Thomson Reuters Eikon trading floor At Aberdeen you gain a great portfolio of mixed skills from which you can further your study or work in wide ranging careers in areas as diverse as IT development to financial markets. Programme Quick Facts University of Aberdeen 12 Months Full Time September Find out about fees on the programme page Find out about scholarships on the programme page Life in Aberdeen Find out more about: Your Accommodation Campus Facilities Aberdeen City Student Support Clubs and Societies /student-life