
Financial Mathematics BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Financial Mathematics BSc (Hons)
The financial world relies on mathematics and expertise in analytical thinking and problem solving. This course is designed for students who want to:
+ understand more about how the stock markets work
+ learn the principles of business and finance
+ learn about insurance and risk
This accredited course enables you to study mathematics whilst learning key financial principles. The course is run jointly with Nottingham University Business School. Approximately 75% of the teaching is mathematics; the remainder includes finance and business ...
The financial world relies on mathematics and expertise in analytical thinking and problem solving. This course is designed for students who want to:<br/>+ understand more about how the stock markets work<br/><br/><br/>+ learn the principles of business and finance<br/><br/><br/>+ learn about insurance and risk<br/><br/><br/>This accredited course enables you to study mathematics whilst learning key financial principles. The course is run jointly with Nottingham University Business School. Approximately 75% of the teaching is mathematics; the remainder includes finance and business economics modules.<br/><br/>Our research feeds into our teaching. This means we can offer an extensive choice of core and optional modules. The compulsory group project module in the third year gives you the chance to work on specific projects tackled through workshops and student-led group activities.<br/><br/><strong>Courses for students, by students</strong><br/>Our co-created curriculum is redefining studying maths. Imagine being part of a vibrant community where students have actively shaped the degree programmes. <br/><br/>We believe in collaboration, and thats why our students, industry professionals, and alumni joined forces with our dedicated staff to design degrees suitable for the real world. As you would expect there is emphasis on mathematical concepts and techniques, but with a practical application too.<br/><br/>Want to find out more?<br/><br/><strong>About mathematics at the University of Nottingham</strong><br/>You will study core first-year mathematics modules in topics such as calculus, probability and statistics. This will develop your skills in problem solving and analytical thinking. The year will include an introduction to business and finance, including accounting and insurance.<br/><br/>As you progress to later years of your degree, you will have more flexibility to choose topics from optional modules. In mathematics, you can explore advanced topics in mathematical finance and modelling, whilst developing expertise in finance and risk management in the Business School.<br/><br/>In your final year, you do a compulsory mathematics group project. This gives you the chance to work collaboratively on a substantial financial mathematics problem. Youll be supervised by expert teaching staff. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your report-writing and team-working skills.<br/><br/><strong>Careers and employability</strong><br/>These transferable skills will help in your career planning. Many of our graduates work in roles including corporate finance, international trade and education.<br/><br/><strong>Why choose this course?</strong><br/>+ <strong>Attend guest lectures</strong> - join talks and workshops run by our Industrial Advisory Group and alumni<br/><br/><br/>+ <strong>Hands-on experience</strong> - through optional work placement year<br/><br/><br/>+ <strong>Spend time abroad</strong> - opportunity to gain confidence and amazing experiences<br/><br/><br/>+ <strong>Paid research projects</strong> - gain research experience through a summer research project<br/><br/><br/>+ <strong>Transferable skills</strong> - in group work, presentations and projects<br/><br/><br/>+ <strong>PASS</strong> - students in higher years help with first-year topics and support you to settle in (Peer-Assisted Study Support programme)<br/><br/><br/>+ <strong>Learn a language</strong> - broaden your career options by learning a language alongside your degree<br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
University Park Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
G120
Institution Code
N84
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,A,A,B
This qualification is accepted when combined with Scottish Advanced Higher grades AA, including Advanced Higher Mathematics.
Access to HE Diploma
D:42,M:3
This qualification is accepted alongside A Level Mathematics grade A*.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34
IB Diploma 34 points including Higher Level Mathematics Analysis and Approaches (A&A) grade 6. Alternatively, achieve 3 Higher Level Certificates with grades: - 6,6,6 including HL6 Maths A&A - 7,6,5 including HL6 Maths A&A - 7,7,5 including HL7 Maths A&A
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*DD
This qualification is accepted alongside A Level Mathematics grade A*.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English 4/C.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD
This qualification is accepted alongside A Level Mathematics grade A*.
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,A
Advanced Higher Mathematics grade A is required. This qualification is accepted when combined with Scottish Higher grades AAAAB.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D2 D3 M1 with grade D2 Mathematics D3 D3 M2 with grade D3 Mathematics and D3 Further Mathematics
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D
This qualification is accepted alongside A Level grades A*A (including A* Mathematics) or AA (including Maths and Further Maths)
A level
A*,A,A
A,A,A
A Level Mathematics is essential. A Level Further Mathematics (in additional to A Level Mathematics) is preferred but not required. Typical offer conditions - depending on subjects presented - are: - A*AA or A*A*B including A* Maths - AAA including Maths and Further Maths - A*AB including A*A from Maths and Further Maths - A*A*C including A*A* in Maths and Further Maths - AAA or A*AB including A in Maths, plus A in AS Level Further Maths The following A Levels are not accepted: General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, Thinking Skills, Global Perspectives and Research.
T Level
T Levels are considered on a case-by-case basis; please contact us for more information.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
A
C
This qualification is accepted as equivalent to a non-mathematics A Level.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £24,700 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |