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Mathematics with Finance with a Placement Year
- BSc (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 14/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
- Awarded by:
- University of East Anglia
Course summary
Overview
If you're fascinated by mathematics and excited by its real-world applications in finance and economics, our BSc Mathematics with Finance with a Placement Year degree is for you.
This dynamic, career-focused degree combines the power of pure mathematics with a deep dive into today’s financial world. You’ll study core mathematical principles alongside current financial affairs, data analysis, corporate finance, and the economics of financial markets.
With the flexibility to tailor your studies by selecting optional modules from mathematics, economics, and beyond, you can shape a degree that matches your interests and goals. Choosing to take a placement year in your third year offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on industry experience, build your professional network, and enhance your employability before graduation.
Our lecturers are highly enthusiastic and knowledgeable, and most are also active researchers conducting world-leading work, which is incorporated into their teaching. You'll benefit from a high academic staff-to-student ratio, ensuring you graduate with a deep understanding of the subjects you're learning.
Graduating from this programme opens doors to a wide range of high-impact careers—from finance and banking to data science and consultancy. You’ll also gain specialist expertise that gives you a competitive edge in the financial sector or a strong foundation for further academic study.
Disclaimer
Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years
Start dates
- 14/09/2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- G1NP
- Institution code:
- E14
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- G1NP
- Institution code:
- E14
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
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Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - BBB
including grade B in Mathematics.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
plus grade B in A level Mathematics.
Excludes BTEC Public Services, BTEC Uniformed Services and BTEC Business Administration.
Access to HE Diploma - M: 45 credits
including 12 credits in Mathematics at Merit.
Scottish Higher - AABBB
Only accepted in combination with Scottish Advanced Highers Grade B in Mathematics.
Scottish Advanced Higher - BCC
including grade B in Mathematics. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 31 points
including HL5 in Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation or Analysis and Approaches).
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Principal subjects and A-level combinations are considered - please contact us.
GCSE Requirements: GCSE English Language grade 4 or C and GCSE Mathematics grade 4 or C.
UEA are committed to ensuring that Higher Education is accessible to all, regardless of their background or experiences. One of the ways we do this is through our contextual admissions schemes – please see our website www.uea.ac.uk/apply/undergraduate/contextual-admissions for further information.
We welcome a wide range of qualifications - for further information please visit our website www.uea.ac.uk
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) |
We welcome applications from students from all academic backgrounds. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including speaking, listening, reading and writing)
We will also accept other English language qualifications. Please check our website for details: https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies
English Language Equivalencies https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9790 | Year 1 |
| International | £29300 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Tuition fees increase annually for all students in subsequent years of study. Any fee increase is based on the fee for the year that you register. Home undergraduate fees, whose rates are regulated by the UK Government, will be amended in line with any alteration advised by the UK Government. Fees not regulated by the UK Government will increase by a maximum of 4% or RPI-X whichever is the higher. RPI-X is the Retail Prices Index excluding mortgage interest.
For further information about additional costs for your course and information on fee status please see our website.
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