**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).
A Level: {'start': ['A*', 'A', 'A', None], 'end': ['A', 'A', 'A', None]} | 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. | Scottish Higher: AAAAB | This qualification is accepted when combined with Scottish Advanced Higher grades AA, including Advanced Higher Mathematics. | Access to HE Diploma: 42 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma: 3 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma | 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: 34 UCAS points | 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: {'start': ['A'], 'end': ['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 A*A (including A* Mathematics) or AA (including Maths and Further Maths)
No 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.
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