This programme is available in Edinburgh.
Programme Director: Dr Martin Youngson
Programme Code: F1F1-MSA
For further information about course choices consult:
- Programme Structure and Progression Rules for your own degree programme.
An optional course may not run if there is insufficient demand for it; some choices of courses may not be available to students in some years because of timetabling constraints.
Year 1
Year 1 Director of Studies: Prof Mark Lawson
- General information for 1st Year mathematics students: click here
Semester 1 Timetable
Semester 2 Timetable
8 courses: 5 mandatory, up to 3 optional courses, up to 2 elective courses
| Semester 1 (Mandatory) | Semester 2 (Mandatory) |
|---|---|
| F17CA Calculus A | F17CB Calculus B |
| F17CC Introduction to University Mathematics | F77SB Introduction to Statistical Science B |
| F77SA Introduction to Statistical Science A | |
| Semester 1 (Optional) | Semester 2 (Optional choose 1) |
| C27OA Introductory Economics | F17GA Problem Solving |
| F77PD Professional Development Planning | |
| Semester 1 (Elective) | Semester 2 (Elective choose 1) |
| 1 SCQF Level 7 Elective Course | C37FF Finance and Financial Reporting |
| 1 SCQF Level 7 Elective Course |
Year 2
Year 2 Director of Studies: Dr Anatoly Konechny
Semester 1 Timetable
Semester 2 Timetable
8 courses: 7 mandatory, 1 optional
Year 3
Year 3 Director of Studies: Dr Martin Youngson
Semester 1 Timetable
Semester 2 Timetable
8 courses: 4 mandatory, 4 optional.
| Semester 1 (Mandatory) | Semester 2 (Mandatory) |
|---|---|
| F19PL Abstract Algebra | F19MO Ordinary Differential Equations |
| F79MA Statistical Models A | F79MB Statistical Models B |
| Semester 1 (Optional choose 2) | Semester 2 (Optional choose 2) |
| C27OA Introductory Economics | F19AB Applied Mathematics B |
| F19MV Vector Analysis | F19MC Complex Analysis |
| F19PB Pure Mathematics B | F19NB Numerical Analysis B |
| F70LA Life Insurance Mathematics A | F70LB Life Insurance Mathematics B |
| F79PA Portfolio Theory and Asset Models | F79DF Derivative Markets and Discrete-time Finance |
| F79SP Stochastic Processes | F79SU Survival Models |
Year 4
Year 4 Director of Studies Dr Kevin Painter
- For an overview of what is in the 4th year courses, click on the Brief Descriptions PDF.
- Some options run subject to demand.
Semester 1 Timetable
Semester 2 Timetable
8 courses: all optional
† Details of Actuarial Profession Exemptions