BSc (Hons) Financial Mathematics
The BSc Financial Mathematics programme is designed to equip you with the specialist mathematical knowledge and quantitative skills that are required by many financial organisations. It focuses on the application of theories to financial practice.
September 2026
Full time
Four years
Available
Suzhou
XJTLU undergraduate students earn two degrees: an XJTLU degree recognised by the Chinese Ministry of Education and a globally respected University of Liverpool degree.
Knowledge and skills
Hard Skills
Mathematical foundations, statistics, stochastic modelling, financial mathematics, risk analysis, data handling and quantitative modelling.
Soft Skills
Innovation, problem-solving, cross-cultural communication, teamwork, and decision-making under uncertainty.
Our BSc Financial Mathematics programme is designed to train complex, interdisciplinary talents ready to build the future of finance. You will develop hard-core mathematical and statistical foundations, gain hands-on experience in data-driven financial modelling, and learn to navigate uncertainty with resilience. Alongside this strong professional base, we cultivate creativity, teamwork, and cross-cultural communication, so you graduate not just as a skilled analyst, but as an innovative problem-solver prepared to lead in a rapidly changing financial world.
Lu Zong
Programme Director
Modules
*Programme modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change. XJTLU students are advised to log in to the e-Bridge Portal to view the effectuated module structure.
Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University offers a wide range of courses in the first year, including English for academic purposes (EAP), mathematics and physics, and humanities and social sciences. Click to learn more.
Core Modules
Core Modules
Optional Modules
Core Modules
Optional Modules
The learning environment at XJTLU combines the advantages of both Western and Chinese education systems which prepares you to work in both business environments. The course is academically rigorous, and in addition, the professors will teach you practical skills so you’ll be ready to enter the financial industry after graduation.
Ao Yang
Student, BSc Financial Mathematics
Career & Further Study
Further Study Fields
Strong postgraduate pathways in:
Finance, Management, and Economics, as well as Interdisciplinary fields like Data Science, Applied Statistics, Biostatistics
Career Prospects
High-growth career fields include:
Quantitative analysis, asset management, FinTech, risk management, and data analytics.
Overview
The Financial Mathematics programme integrates mathematical rigor with real-world finance, preparing students to analyse complex issues and solve practical financial challenges in a rapidly changing world.
Why should I study Financial Mathematics at XJTLU?