Financial Mathematics BSc (Hons)
University of Nottingham
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Start date

23-SEP-24

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Duration

3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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23-SEP-24

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3 Years

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Alongside mathematics and finance, youll develop transferable skills and expertise in problem-solving and analytical thinking. These are important skills required within business and industry. This course enables you to study mathematics whilst learning key financial principles including understanding the stock market, learn the principles of business and finance or learning about insurance and risk. Youll focus on the latest techniques in financial mathematics to understand how these can be ...Read more

Alongside mathematics and finance, you'll develop transferable skills and expertise in problem-solving and analytical thinking. These are important skills required within business and industry. This course enables you to study mathematics whilst learning key financial principles including understanding the stock market, learn the principles of business and finance or learning about insurance and risk. You'll focus on the latest techniques in financial mathematics to understand how these can be applied in the real-world.This accredited course is run jointly with Nottingham University Business School. Two thirds of your first year will be devoted to mathematics with the remainder focusing on financial topics. Later years of the degree provide more flexibility, with optional modules enabling you to tailor the course to your interests.- Core modules will build on your understanding of the fundamentals of mathematics and finance- Freedom to choose from a wide range of exciting optional modules- Accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications- Support from senior students on a range of important first-year topics is provided- Good preparation for a future career in finance with many of our graduates working for organisations such as Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwCThere's a chance to spend time overseas through the university's study abroad programme, or apply for a work placement year as part of the course too. These are excellent ways in which to boost your CV when looking for jobs after graduation.

WUSCA ranking
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14/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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21st
CUG Ranking
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28th
Mathematics
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 100 = 0% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
0%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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90%
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Mathematics graduate salary at this uni
£24,000
UK Mathematics graduate salary
£24,000
What students say
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Poppy
27 Jan 23

Best- good social aspect, personal tutor system good, really good careers team Bad- sometimes the personal tutors can be a bit useless, a lot of the maths modules are so..Read more

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MD AARAF
23 Jan 23

I believe the staff at the University of Nottingham is dedicated to the welfare of students. The facilities are maintained appropriately and the staff and professors are very..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

AAA - A*AA Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAAAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AA Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:42,M:3 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

36 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DD Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

D Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

D*DD Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

A - B Grades / Points required

A Level Mathematics is essential. A Level Further Mathematics (in additional to A Level Mathematics) is preferred but not required:- A*AA including Mathematics- AAA including Mathematics and Further Mathematics- A*AB including A*A in any order from Mathematics and Further Mathematics- AAA including Mathematics, plus A in AS Level Further MathematicsThe following A Levels are not accepted: General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, Thinking Skills, Global Perspectives and Research.A levels in general studies, critical thinking and citizenship studies are not accepted.

This qualification is only accepted when combined with Scottish Advanced Higher grades AA, including Advanced Higher Mathematics.

Advanced Higher Mathematics grade A is required. This qualification is only accepted when combined with Scottish Higher grades AAAAB.

This qualification is only accepted alongside A Level Mathematics grade A*.

D2 D3 M1 with grade D2 MathematicsD3 D3 M2 with grade D3 Mathematics and D3 Further Mathematics

English 4/C.

To include Higher Level grade 6 in Mathematics Analysis and Approaches.

This qualification is only accepted alongside A Level Mathematics grade A*.

This qualification is accepted alongside A Level grades A*A, including A* Mathematics.

This qualification is only accepted alongside A Level Mathematics grade A*.

This qualification is only accepted when combined with appropriate A Level subjects and grades.

Popular A-level subjects

Mathematics

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
93%
Further Mathematics
63%
Physics
38%
Chemistry
37%
Biology
21%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

£21,500 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£21,500 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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Poppy
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Financial Mathematics BSc (Hons)
Best- good social aspect, personal tutor system good, really good careers team Bad- sometimes the personal tutors can be a bit useless, a lot of the maths modules are so...
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MD AARAF
23 Jan 23
Financial Mathematics BSc (Hons)
I believe the staff at the University of Nottingham is dedicated to the welfare of students. The facilities are maintained appropriately and the staff and professors are very...
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