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Financial Mathematics

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 20 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
University Park Campus
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Course summary

Course overview
Mathematics powers the modern financial world. From stock markets and investment strategies to insurance and risk management, high-level quantitative thinking sits at the heart of these major financial decisions. If you enjoy mathematical challenges and want to apply them directly to real financial systems, our BSc Financial Mathematics course is for you.

This accredited degree, delivered jointly with Nottingham University Business School, gives you the best of both worlds. Around 75% of the course focuses on mathematics, while the remainder introduces you to key financial principles. You will graduate with deep mathematical expertise alongside a clear understanding of how financial markets and institutions operate.

As you would expect, there is an emphasis on mathematical concepts – but with a practical application, too. We believe in collaboration and that’s why our students, industry professionals and alumni joined forces with our dedicated staff to design degrees suitable for the real world. Our co-created curriculum is redefining studying maths.

You’ll learn from academics who are active researchers - and whose work directly feeds into the course. This means we can offer an extensive range of core and optional modules, allowing you to tailor your degree based on your own strengths and interests.

In your first year, you’ll build a strong foundation in core mathematics topics such as calculus, probability and statistics. This will develop your skills in problem solving and analytical thinking. You’ll also be introduced to business, finance, accounting and insurance.

As you progress, you can explore advanced topics in mathematical finance and modelling, while also developing expertise in finance and risk management.

A stand-out feature of the course is the final-year mathematics group project. Working in teams and guided by our expert staff, you will tackle a substantial financial mathematics problem. This is an opportunity to sharpen your analytical thinking while also developing professional skills in collaboration, communication and report writing.

Our graduates go on to careers in corporate finance, international trade, education and beyond - equipped with powerful, transferable skills.

Why choose this course?
Course highlights

  • Opportunities to study abroad, complete an optional placement year in industry or gain hands-on experience through a research internship in the summer.

  • Get support on first-year topics from students in the years above through our award-winning Peer-Assisted Study Support (PASS) programme - and then become a PASS leader yourself.

  • Attend guest lectures, workshops and events run by our alumni, industry experts and our dedicated Faculty of Science careers team.

Proven results

  • We’re a world top 100 and UK top 20 university (QS World University Rankings 2026).

  • 94.5% of School of Mathematical Sciences undergraduates secured graduate level employment, further study or both five years after graduation (LEO data from 2022/23 tax year, published in 2025).

Modules

Course Modules

For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page.

https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Financial-Mathematics-BSc-Hons.html

Assessment method

For detailed information about the course assessment methods please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Financial-Mathematics-BSc-Hons.html

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Mathematics and its Applications, Institute of

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University Park Campus

Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 20 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
G120
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
G120
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
A*AA-AAA

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:

  • AAA or AAB including A Maths
  • AAA including Maths and Further Maths
  • AAB including AA from Maths and Further Maths
  • AAC including AA 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.

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher
AAAAB

This qualification is accepted when combined with Scottish Advanced Higher grades AA, including Advanced Higher Mathematics.

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 42 Merit: 3

This qualification is accepted alongside A Level Mathematics grade A*.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

English 4/C.

Scottish Advanced Higher
AA

Advanced Higher Mathematics grade A is required. This qualification is accepted when combined with Scottish Higher grades AAAAB.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD

This qualification is accepted alongside A Level Mathematics grade A*.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 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

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
A-C

This qualification is accepted as equivalent to a non-mathematics A Level.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*DD

This qualification is accepted alongside A Level Mathematics grade A*.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D

This qualification is accepted alongside A Level grades AA (including A Mathematics) or AA (including Maths and Further Maths)

Lower offers will not be made based on STEP/MAT/TMUA tests, although these may be considered in the admissions process.

Applicants to this course may be eligible for our Additional Qualifications Offer Reduction Scheme. If you achieve a grade A in an EPQ, Core Maths*, IB Extended Essay or additional AS level qualification* then you will receive a one grade reduced offer for this course.

Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer or receive an alternative offer based on taking four A levels, your additional qualification will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer.

  • Additional eligibility requirements apply. View further details on this scheme.
    https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/articles/applying/entry-requirements.html

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5No less than 6.0 in each element. As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/international-applicants/english-language/english-language-requirements.aspx For presessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations. If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Presessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course (https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/cele/pre-sessional/index.aspx). Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK. If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We consider applicants solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential – we use exam grades to prioritise applicants but look at a range of factors and aim to give everyone an equal opportunity to show their achievements.

We understand that background and personal circumstances can have an impact on academic performance at school or college. Applicants who are eligible under our contextual admissions policies may be considered for a reduced contextual offer.

Learn more on the University of Nottingham website

International entry requirements

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Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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.

Not enough data available

We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
InternationalTBC
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£10050*

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

View undergraduate tuition fees for UK and international students: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees/tuitionfees/202627/undergraduate.aspx

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