A number of employers offer placements. These are awarded competitively during the second year of the course. A placement is not guaranteed. Any students who do not secure placements are transferred to the three-year programme. Teaching and assessment Teaching is primarily through lectures and tutorials, supplemented by computer laboratory sessions, seminars and personal study.
All staff hold consultation hours to help students individually throughout the course.
Assessment is based on examinations, coursework and the final-year project. In addition, to develop teamwork skills, some courses require students to complete a group project. A year abroad or in a business placement will not count toward your final classification but will be endorsed on your degree certificate. Selection You should be able to demonstrate an aptitude for mathematical work and an interest in applying analytical techniques to financial problems. Subjects indicating communication skills are also an advantage, as you should have the capacity to develop good skills in communicating your analytical work to non-specialists.