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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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22-SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full time
22-SEP-25
3 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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22-SEP-25
4 Years
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Portsmouth is the only University in the UK with the flexibility to choose when to do an optional paid placement or self-employed year. Either take a placement in your third year, or finish your studies first and complete a placement in your fourth year. You can decide if and when to take a placement after you've started your course.
OverviewPrepare for the fast-paced world of finance, investment analysis, marketing and business management by developing sought-after skills in data-driven decision making, operational research and mathematical modelling. Graduate with the confidence to lead on innovative strategies and lead companies to success.On this BSc (Hons) Mathematics for Finance and Management degree course, you'll specialise in mathematical analysis and modelling used by finance professionals to track investments and forecast revenue, ensuring companies can make informed decisions to grow their profits. You'll develop the applied maths skills used by senior management to set financial plans and budgets that keep businesses competitive in their market and get a solid foundation in corporate financial management and derivative pricing, setting yourself up for a senior role managing business finances and accounts.
Course highlights- Develop your knowledge of fundamental topics such as algebra, financial management, calculus and quantitative supply chain management- Choose specialist modules that match your interests and career ambitions, such as statistical methods in health research, advanced corporate financial management, astrophysics and decision modelling- Learn to use industry-standard mathematical, statistical and operational research software- Get access to our Bloomberg Suite, set up to simulate the system used by 250,000 international finance professionals to monitor and analyse real-time financial market data- Apply your skills on optional work placements in the community, such as assisting math teachers in local schools
Careers and opportunitiesA degree in mathematics shows that you have the ability to think analytically in many different areas of business and conveys an intellectual maturity that many employers look for when they hire staff.You'll graduate with the skills and understanding to work in many related areas, including:- statistics- finance- mathematical modelling- teaching- government research- marketingOur graduates have worked for companies such as:- Peters & May Logistics- Global Freight Solutions- CBRE Group- Wates Group- Heathrow Airport LimitedOur graduates now work in roles including:- trainee chartered accountant- revenue development analyst- finance management trainee- commercial finance analyst- maths teacherOther graduates have continued their studies at postgraduate level or set up successful businesses with help and support from the University.
Placement year (optional)Taking an optional placement year gives you the experience you need to increase your chances of landing your perfect role after graduation. You could work in a paid role in a professional organisation (our students earn an average salary of £19,000 during their placements) or set up your own business, giving you the chance to grow your professional network and enhance your CV. We'll give you all the support you need to find a placement that prepares you for your career, and we'll continue to mentor you throughout your placement.You could take on placement roles such as:- commercial estimator- statistician- researcherYou could secure a placement at organisations such as:- BAE Systems- JP Morgan- Natwest Bank
Exam type
A levelA level:
BBC - BBB Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
UCAS Tariff:
112 - 120 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
29 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H3,H3,H3,H3,H4 - H3,H3,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
112-120 points from 2 or 3 A levels, including 40 points from Mathematics.
112-120 Tariff points to include 40 points from Advanced Level Mathematics.
112-120 points from 2 or 3 A levels, or equivalent, including 40 points from Mathematics.
112-122 Tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma (Mathematics based).
Cambridge Pre-U score of 54-56, to include a Principal Subject in Mathematics at M2.
29 points from the IB Diploma. 655/754 at Higher Level, to include 6 points from Higher Level Mathematics - 29 points from the IB Diploma. 664 at Higher Level, to include 6 points from Higher Level Mathematics.
To include Higher Level Mathematics at H3.
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
112-120 points to include 40 points from A level Mathematics.
112-120 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 2 A levels one of which must be Mathematics at grade B, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.
Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.
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£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£9,250 per year
Students from EU
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£17,900 per year
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