Financial Mathematics

About this course

Financial mathematics is the application of rigorous mathematical and statistical techniques to the problems of finance, including the pricing of financial instruments, the management of risk, and the optimisation of investment portfolios. It draws on probability theory, stochastic calculus, differential equations, and numerical methods to build models that describe how asset prices evolve, how derivatives can be valued, and how financial risk can be measured and mitigated. The field sits at the intersection of pure mathematical research and high-stakes practical application, and the models developed by financial mathematicians underpin the global derivatives markets and the risk management systems of major financial institutions. At Cardiff University you will study this three-year full-time degree with a typical entry tariff of 120 points. You will build from a rigorous foundation in

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