BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Accounting Bachelor's degree at the University of Exeter
BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Accounting at University of Exeter. Mathematics with Accounting at Exeter brings together the rigour of a mathematical training with a structured grounding in accounting principles, giving you a dual foundation that many pure maths or single-honours accounting degrees don't…
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BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Accounting is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at the University of Exeter, based in Streatham Campus. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Mathematics graduates from this provider, 95% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 90% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £32,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Accounting & Finance, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Limited evidence Published sample: 20; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 95% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 90% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 6 modules
- Introduction to Financial AccountingCompulsory15 credits
- Introduction to Management AccountingCompulsory15 credits
- FoundationsCompulsory
- Mathematical StructuresCompulsory30 credits
- Mathematical MethodsCompulsory30 credits
- Probability, Statistics and DataCompulsory30 credits
Year 2 37 modules
- Intermediate Management AccountingCompulsory15 credits
- Financial Accounting ACompulsory15 credits
- Financial Accounting BCompulsory15 credits
- Industrial PlacementCompulsory120 credits
- Advanced Management AccountingCompulsory15 credits
- Advanced Financial ReportingCompulsory15 credits
- Differential EquationsOptional15 credits
- Vector Calculus and ApplicationsOptional15 credits
- Statistical Modelling and InferenceOptional30 credits
- Real AnalysisOptional15 credits
- Complex AnalysisOptional15 credits
- Groups, Rings and FieldsOptional15 credits
- Linear AlgebraOptional15 credits
- Mathematics of Machine Learning and AIOptional15 credits
- Commercial and Industrial ExperienceOptional15 credits
- Mathematics Group ProjectOptional15 credits
- Theory of Weather and ClimateOptional15 credits
- Number TheoryOptional15 credits
- Mathematical Biology and EcologyOptional15 credits
- Fluid DynamicsOptional15 credits
- Partial Differential EquationsOptional15 credits
- Applied Differential GeometryOptional15 credits
- Mathematics: History and CultureOptional15 credits
- Graphs, Networks and AlgorithmsOptional15 credits
- Stochastic ProcessesOptional15 credits
- CryptographyOptional15 credits
- Statistical InferenceOptional15 credits
- Mathematics of Climate ChangeOptional15 credits
- Galois TheoryOptional15 credits
- Computational Nonlinear DynamicsOptional15 credits
- Topology and Metric SpacesOptional15 credits
- Bayesian Statistics, Philosophy and PracticeOptional15 credits
- Integral EquationsOptional15 credits
- Statistical ComputingOptional15 credits
- Dynamical Systems and ChaosOptional15 credits
- Statistical Data ModellingOptional15 credits
- Aerosols, Clouds and ClimateOptional15 credits
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
Across the three years, the course moves through a sequence of stages designed to build both mathematical fluency and accounting literacy. You'll start with core theory in mathematics, the proofs, structures and techniques that underpin everything that follows, alongside foundational accounting concepts. Research & methods components introduce you to how mathematical and financial questions are actually investigated, while applied practice modules connect abstract material to real problems, including those drawn from accounting and finance contexts. As you progress, specialist options let you shape the degree towards areas that interest you most, such as statistical methods, financial mathematics or particular strands of accounting practice, without the course dictating a rigid single path. An independent project gives you the chance to work through a substantial piece of work on your own initiative, drawing on the mathematical and accounting knowledge you've built up. Professional skills modules run alongside the academic content, helping you translate technical ability into the kind of communication, teamwork and analytical presentation that employers in finance and accountancy expect.
Who it's for
This course suits someone who genuinely enjoys mathematics for its own sake, who likes working through a proof or untangling a problem until it clicks, but who also wants that ability to lead somewhere concrete in the world of finance and business. If you're the sort of person who's curious about how companies report their numbers, how financial decisions get made, and what sits behind a balance sheet, alongside enjoying the abstraction of pure maths, the dual focus here will feel like a natural fit rather than a compromise. Expect a workload that asks for sustained concentration: problem sets that take real thinking time, and accounting material that rewards careful, methodical study rather than last-minute cramming. It suits people who are comfortable moving between two different ways of thinking, the formal, proof-based logic of mathematics and the more practical, rules-and-judgement world of accounting, and who want a degree that keeps both doors open as they figure out what kind of career they're heading towards.
Careers & job market
Nationally, graduates from Accounting & Finance courses have a strong record of moving into work or further study: 87% are in work or further study 15 months after graduating, and 65% of working graduates are in highly skilled roles or further study, according to Graduate Outcomes data. These are national figures for the subject area rather than statistics specific to this Exeter course, but they give a useful sense of the destinations this kind of qualification tends to lead to. National earnings data (LEO) for graduates in this field show starting salaries 15 months after graduation typically ranging from £25,000 to £32,500, rising to £23,375–£33,000 after three years and £30,175–£42,600 after five years, again, national figures reflecting a range of outcomes rather than any guaranteed salary. Around 85% of students nationally continue past their first year, which points to reasonable persistence rates on comparable courses. The combination of mathematical training and accounting knowledge is the kind of profile that's relevant to roles in financial analysis, accountancy and broader finance-sector employment, though your own trajectory will depend on further study, professional qualifications and the specialist options you choose along the way.
University & format
The University of Exeter is a public, research-intensive university and a member of the Russell Group, founded in 1955. It was and holds a Gold award for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023. This BSc (Hons) is studied full-time over three years at the Streatham Campus, taught in English, and leads to a nationally recognised UK degree. Most accepted students have arrived with A-levels or equivalent, 63% of entrants over recent years, typically within the 112–127 UCAS tariff band, though this reflects what entrants have held rather than a fixed requirement.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
The provider publishes contextual-offer information. Eligibility and any reduced offer are applicant-specific.
Year in industry. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 63% |
| another higher-education qualification | 28% |
| a Baccalaureate | 4% |
| a foundation course | 3% |
| a previous degree | 1% |
| an Access course | 1% |
| Other | 1% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at University of Exeter →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
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Careers & earnings
What Accounting & Finance graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £32,000 | £27,500 – £38,500 | 20 |
| 3 years after | £32,500 | £26,000 – £40,000 | 215 |
| 5 years after | £44,000 | £33,500 – £55,500 | 230 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 20; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in accounting & finance · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Accounting & Finance nationally
National figures for Accounting & Finance graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Limited evidence. Published sample: 20; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Accounting & Finance courses at the same study level.
Compared with 957 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Information Technology ProfessionalsSOC 2020 213 · 30% of published destinations · ASHE median £55,357
- Business, Research and Administrative ProfessionalsSOC 2020 243 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £48,746
- Finance ProfessionalsSOC 2020 242 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £47,173
- Natural and social science professionalsSOC 2020 211 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £44,243
- Teaching ProfessionalsSOC 2020 231 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £42,660
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 35; response rate: 55%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Accounting & Finance graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Accounting & Finance graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- The Big Four (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG)
- Banks & insurers
- Corporate finance teams
- HMRC & public sector
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Accounting & Finance graduates.
Accounting & FinanceLecturerGEDU Global EducationAccounting Engineer - Pre-Sales & Post SalesStacksAccounting Advisory Manager | Lead Client Projects HybridCFGIAccounting, Insight and Advisory ManagerRSM UKAccounting & FinanceLecturerGEDU ServicesAccounting Associate Apprentice Business Services (September 2026)Best ApprenticeshipsIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
95% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £32,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.9 out of 10: NSS 83.3% · in work or study 95% · continued 90%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of Exeter
Business and management across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Streatham Campus
1,452 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Accounting & Finance right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to University of Exeter from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by University of Exeter; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check University of Exeter’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with University of Exeter and gov.uk before you apply.
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