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Finance and Mathematics with a Year in Business Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Finance and Mathematics with a Year in Business Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Studying Finance and Mathematics at Royal Holloway means that you will learn from internationally renowned experts at two of the UK’s top ten teaching and research centres for both Economics and Mathematics. Economics is one of the most influential and liveliest disciplines in today's world, affecting the lives and fortunes of everyone on the planet. This joint degree offers a complete education in the theories and methods of economics, with a strong focus on analytical methods and the opportunity to specialise in the fields of financial markets and industrial economics. The knowled...
Studying Finance and Mathematics at Royal Holloway means that you will learn from internationally renowned experts at two of the UK’s top ten teaching and research centres for both Economics and Mathematics. Economics is one of the most influential and liveliest disciplines in today's world, affecting the lives and fortunes of everyone on the planet. This joint degree offers a complete education in the theories and methods of economics, with a strong focus on analytical methods and the opportunity to specialise in the fields of financial markets and industrial economics. The knowledge and transferable skills gained will lead to excellent career prospects in public and private management, financial institutions and in government.
Through this course you will develop an in-depth understanding of economics at all levels – from the company to the state, and beyond. You will focus on the quantitative and economic analysis within the financial markets; develop skills in mathematics and statistics and learn to tackle economic problems; gain important quantitative and computing skills that are widely applicable as well as skills in logical reasoning and gain experience in logical and philosophical reasoning. In your final year you will study financial economics, mathematics of financial markets as well as advanced financial mathematics.
Our balanced approach to research and teaching guarantees high quality teaching from subject leaders, cutting edge materials and intellectually challenging debates. Our courses follow a coherent and developmental structure which we combined with an effective and flexible approach to study.
Accredited by CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants). On completing this course you'll be able to apply for 8 exemptions.
• Understand the notion of probability theory methods of statistics.
• Examine the use of computational techniques of matrix theory.
• Apply theory and practice within our mock trading environment and gain knowledge that will enhance your CV.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-20
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
A46-C23
Institution Code
R72
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
A,A,B
B,B,B
Required subject: A-level Mathematics at grade A We require English Language and Mathematics GCSE at grade 4 (C) Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required. Socio-economics factors which may have impacted an applicant's education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
including A in Maths.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 30.0, offer-merit: 3.0
Pass with at least 30 level 3 credits at Distinction and the remaining level 3 credits at Merit plus A-level Mathematics grade A.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Required subjects: A-level Mathematics at grade A We require English Language and Mathematics GCSE at grade 4 (C)
Scottish Advanced Higher
Including A in Maths.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Distinction Distinction plus grade A in A-level Mathematics.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
6,6,5 at Higher Level subjects or a minimum of 34 points overall including either 6 HL Maths: Analysis & Approaches or 7 HL Maths: Applications & Interpretation.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Distinction Distinction Distinction plus grade A in A-Level Mathematics.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Including H3 in Mathematics.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Distinction plus A-Level grades AB including grade A in Mathematics.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Requirements are as for A-levels where one non-subject-specified A-level can be replaced by the same grade in the Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Applicants with the Cambridge Pre-U are strongly encouraged to apply to Royal Holloway. Offers will be made on the basis of equivalent A-Level grades as can be found on the Royal Holloway website.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland, England, Channel Islands, Wales, Scotland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| International, EU | £28,500 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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