If you are looking for a career that offers the best pay of all the professions (and without the need to take postgraduate qualifications) and have an interest in science or engineering, then Financial Mathematics is the degree for you. Financial mathematics is concerned with the design, construction and maintenance of financial products. Following the recent turmoil in the financial markets, investment banks are already planning to recruit more properly skilled mathematicians.
If you are looking for a career that offers the best pay of all the professions (and without the need to take postgraduate qualifications) and have an interest in science or engineering, then Financial Mathematics is the degree for you. Financial mathematics is concerned with the design, construction and maintenance of financial products. Following the recent turmoil in the financial markets, investment banks are already planning to recruit more properly skilled mathematicians.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
08/09/2025
Campus
Edinburgh Campus
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
GGC3
Institution Code
H24
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherInternational Baccalaureate Diploma Programme28 with Higher Level Mathematics at 6 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points with Higher Level Mathematics at 7. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD in a relevant subject (including sufficient Mathematics) for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: DDD in a relevant subject (including sufficient Mathematics) GCSE/National 4/National 5It is also a requirement of every applicant to have English and Mathematics at a minimum of National 5 Grade C or GCSE Grade C or 4 (or equivalent) Scottish Advanced HigherScottish HNCPass HNC in relevant subject (including sufficient Mathematics at SCQF Level 6) with B in graded unit for entry to Year 1. Scottish HNDPass HND in relevant subject (including sufficient Mathematics at SCQF Level 6) with BB in graded unit for entry to Year 1. Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)Pass We accept Foundation Apprenticeships in combination with other qualifications such as SQA Highers and Advanced Highers. A levelA,A,B A,A,A including Mathematics at A for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: AAA including Mathematics. T LevelWe will consider T Levels as suitable for entry to our degree programmes, however, certain subject requirements may be required for entry to specific programmes. Where this is not evident as part of the T Level studies, we may ask for additional qualifications. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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Scotland | £1,820 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £19,456 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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