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Financial Mathematics

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 28 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

Gain the numerical skills and specialist knowledge you need for a career in finance. Develop your understanding of the tools, principles and practices of the finance industry.

This three-year BSc Financial Mathematics course will give you the understanding of the principles and practices of the finance industry you’ll need for a successful career.

You’ll study the numerical skills and specialist knowledge you need for a career in finance, jointly delivered by the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, School of Economics and Management School.

In your first year you’ll gain the best possible grounding by focusing on fundamental mathematical and financial concepts.

You’ll cover essential topics such as calculus, algebra and data science; develop programming skills using Python and R; and learn to present your work using LaTeX. In addition to core mathematics modules, you’ll also choose to take either an economics or management pathway.

In your second year you’ll develop your mathematical skill-set further, which you can apply to increasingly complex problems. You’ll also examine more advanced topics in economics or management, such as microeconomics, macroeconomics, financial management and corporate finance.

In your final year you’ll continue to explore key topics in financial mathematics. You can also choose from a range of more in-depth optional modules.

Whether you want a job in banking, insurance or accountancy, you’ll be able to tailor your degree to your career goals, equipping yourself with the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in your career.

Why study this course?

  • Top 10 in the UK for mathematics: The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

  • Triple Crown accredited management school: The Management School is a leading business school with Triple Crown accreditation (AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS).

  • Build connections and a career: Opt to spend a full year on a work placement. Our students have secured placements with a range of organisations, including Intel, the Met Office, HSBC, Deloitte, Morgan Stanley, and the Civil Service.

  • Summer research placements: Gain research experience through the Sheffield Undergraduate Research Experience or Undergraduate Research Internship schemes.

This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.

Ways to study this course

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Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 28 September 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:
GN13
Institution code:
S18
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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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:
GN13
Institution code:
S18
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

A level
AAB

including A in Maths

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

in Engineering with Distinctions in all Maths units

Access to HE Diploma
D: 36 credits M: 9 credits P: 0 credits

Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 at Distinction (to include Maths units), and 9 at Merit

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

+ A in A Level Maths

Scottish Advanced Higher
A

in Maths + AAABB in Scottish Highers

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
33 - 34 points

34, with 6 in HL Maths (Analysis and Approaches); 33, with 6 in HL Maths (Analysis and Approaches), and B in a Maths-based Extended Essay

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2, H2, H2, H2, H2, H3

including H2 in Maths

To find out if you're eligible for additional consideration or an alternative offer, visit: ww.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/access-sheffield

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

English language requirements

You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification

English language requirements for undergraduateshttps://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/english-language

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.

The entry grades data only represents a proportion of our cohort. We accept a broad range of qualifications on our degrees and we're committed to ensuring all students with the potential to succeed at Sheffield are informed and feel encouraged to apply. If you meet one or more of our Access Sheffield criteria, we may be able to give your application additional consideration when we receive it and when exam results are released.

Learn more on the University of Sheffield 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.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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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 for 2026 entry have not been confirmed. Please use 2025-26 information as a guide.

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