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Mathematics with Finance and Investment Banking

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • October 2027
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

Expand your mathematical knowledge, gain practical experience, and help prepare yourself for a professional career on our BSc Mathematics with Finance and Investment Banking course.

Study a wide range of topics from statistics to foreign exchange and experience the thrill of live markets. This flexible degree will help you to develop your skills - including how to code.

Choose BSc Mathematics with Finance and Investment Banking at the University of Reading

  • Enjoy an enviable staff to student ratio, with a personalised focus on your education.

  • Overall, 98% of our students said teaching staff are good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2025, 98% of responders from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics).

  • 98% of our mathematical research is world leading or internationally excellent and 100% of our research impact has been classed outstanding or very considerable (Research Excellence Foundation 2021, combining 4* and 3* submissions – Mathematical Sciences).

  • Top 125 in the world for Physical Sciences (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, by Subject).

  • 13th in the UK for graduate prospects in Accounting and Finance in the Complete University Guide 2026.

Finance and investment banking

Finance and investment banking will make up the remaining third of your degree. Guided by the triple-accredited Henley Business School, you will have the opportunity to manage the risk of a $50-100 million trading book, quote two-way prices, take positions, and immerse yourself in the financial industry.

You will have access to the latest investment management technology, including our three dealing rooms, equipped with Bloomberg and London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Workspace terminals. These facilities provide an excellent learning opportunity, offering you highly valuable experience to draw upon when applying for graduate roles.

For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/mathematics-ug/bsc-mathematics-with-finance-and-investment-banking

Modules

Course Modules

Modules may include:

  • Introductory Securities and Markets
  • Calculus
  • Sustainable Finance
  • Financial Modelling
  • Private Equity and Venture Capital
  • Fintech and Cryptocurrencies.

*Please note that all modules are subject to change. Check our website for more details about the course structure.

https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/mathematics-ug/bsc-mathematics-with-finance-and-investment-banking

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

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

Start dates

  • October 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:
G1N3
Institution code:
R12
Campus name:
Main Site
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:
G1N3
Institution code:
R12
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Open days

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
ABB

including Mathematics at grade A. If you place us as your Firm choice we will accept you with one grade lower than this, including accepting a B in Maths at A level. (e.g. ABC with Maths at B).

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher
AABBB

including Mathematics at grade A. If you place us as your Firm choice we will accept you with one grade lower than this, including accepting a B in Maths (e.g. ABBBB with Maths at B).

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 30 Merit: 15

including at least 12 level 3 credits in Mathematics. If you place us as your Firm choice we will accept you with 18 level 3 units at Distinction and 27 level 3 units at Merit, including at least 12 level 3 credits in Maths.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE Maths C (or 4), English Language or English Literature C (or 4).

Extended Project
B

In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification provides to students for University study, we now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer.  Eligible applicants would receive two offers,  our usual offer plus an alternative offer of a B in the EPQ and one grade lower in their A level subjects.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 32

including Mathematics at grade 6 at Higher Level. If you place us as your Firm choice we will accept you with 30 points overall, including accepting Maths at grade 5 at Higher Level.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not accepted

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3M2M2

including Mathematics at Grade D3. If you place us as your Firm choice we will accept you with one grade lower than this, including accepting a grade M2 in Maths. (e.g. D3, M2, M3 with Maths at M2).

Contextual offers for this programme are usually two grades beneath our standard entry requirement, e.g. BBC including Mathematics at grade B.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5We require a minimum score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing).
TOEFL (iBT)88We require a minimum score of 88 overall with no less than 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking.
Cambridge English AdvancedBWe require a grade B or a score of 176 overall with no element less than 162.
Cambridge English ProficiencyCWe require a grade C or a score of 176 overall with no element less than 162.
PTE Academic69We require a minimum score of 69 overall with at least 59 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing).
Institution's Own Test6.5Test of English for Educational Purposes (TEEP). We require a minimum score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing).
Trinity ISEMeritWe require a Merit in each element from ISE II. If you take ISE III or ISE IV, we require a Pass in each element.

http://www.reading.ac.uk/ad-EnglishTests.aspx

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 issue offers to best fit the different circumstances and experiences of our applicants. We take a tailored and holistic approach, considering extenuating circumstances on a case-by-case basis. We recognise that some students are more likely than others to face barriers to fulfilling their academic potential at school, through no fault of their own. More information on our supportive offer making approaches can be found at: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/what-offer-will-i-get

Learn more on the University of Reading website

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
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£10050
EU & International£31800

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

For Home students: The University will charge undergraduate home tuition fees at the upper limit set by the UK Government for the relevant academic year. The University will increase tuition fees for Home Undergraduate Students at the start of each academic year, in line with this and the new fee will be communicated to you.

For EU and International students: The University will increase Tuition Fees for International Undergraduate and Integrated Foundation Year Programme Students at the start of each academic year (September). The new fee for each academic year of your Programme will be communicated to you.

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