Mathematics with Finance

Managing money means dealing with numbers and varying quantities. mathematical models can be applied to complex behaviour in the financial markets. well-qualified mathematicians and statisticians are therefore in great demand, with a wide choice of careers opportunities. this degree provides students with a particular set of mathematical skills that are ideal for work in the financial services technology sector. the course is a partnership with industry and includes project work related to capital markets and capital market instruments.

Studying for a maths and finance degree at queen’s will assist students in developing the core skills and employment-related experiences that are valued by employers, professional organisations and academic institutions. graduates from this degree at queen’s are well regarded by many employers in the financial services. the following is a list of some of the companies that have attracted our graduates in recent years: • first derivatives • citi group • allstate ni • aquaq analytics • effex capital • ulster bank • pramerica according to the institute for fiscal studies, 5 years after graduation, maths graduates earn 20 per cent more on average than other graduates (ifs 2018) and are the 3rd highest earners compared to all other subjects. employment after the course typical career destinations of graduates include: • finance • banking • data science employment links • clarus ft • liberty mutual insurance • first derivatives • citi group • allstate ni • aquaq analytics • effex capital • ulster bank • pramerica

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in Northern Ireland have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Queen's University Belfast has partnerships with the following companies: