BSc (Hons) Financial Mathematics Bachelor's degree at the University of Nottingham
BSc (Hons) Financial Mathematics at University of Nottingham. At the heart of this course is a simple observation: the biggest financial decisions, whether that's pricing a stock, structuring an investment strategy or assessing insurance risk, ultimately rest on quantitative reasoning.
About this course
From stock markets and investment strategies to insurance and risk management, high-level quantitative thinking sits at the heart of these major financial decisions. From the provider’s course page.
BSc (Hons) Financial Mathematics is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at the University of Nottingham. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Mathematics graduates from this provider, 85% 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)
Moderate evidence Published sample: 50; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 85% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 95% (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 one 6 modules
- Introduction to FinanceCore
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Understand the fundamental concepts of finance, including the relationship between investment risk and returns, the time value of money and calculating the present value of future cash flows. You'll cover project appraisal using net present value (NVP), portfolio theory, capital asset pricing model (CAPM) and estimating the cost of capital for equity and bonds.
- Core Mathematics 1Core
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In this Autumn semester module, you'll be introduced to the basic mathematical concepts that underpin all degree programmes offered by the School of Mathematical Sciences. The major components are: mathematical fundamentals: logic; complex numbers; functions; set theory; introduction to cardinality; ordinary differential equations. linear algebra: systems of linear equations; introduction to matrices and matrix algebra. analysis: the real numbers; sequences; infinite series; limits and continuit
- Core Mathematics 2Core
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In this Spring semester module, you'll build upon the basic mathematical concepts covered in 'Core Mathematics 1' and provides practice in logical reasoning and rigorous mathematical thinking, particularly in relation to linear algebra and real analysis. The major components are: linear algebra: vector spaces; linear maps; eigenvalues and eigenvectors. analysis: single-variable and multi-variable calculus (differential and integral).
- Fundamentals of Financial and Management AccountingCore
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Understand key accounting concepts, the impact of accounting policy selection and the preparation of financial statements and budgets. This module covers double entry bookkeeping, cost concepts, allocation of manufacturing overheads, absorption and variable costing, cost-volume-profit analysis, budgeting and variance analysis.
- Insurance in a Risky WorldCore
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Understand how insurance markets operate to satisfy the demand for protection against risk. This module covers private and social insurance, the historical development of insurance, property/liability insurance, life, health, and pensions insurance, the supply of insurance, the role of insurance in the economy and international aspects of insurance.
- Probability and StatisticsCore
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Probability theory allows us to assess risk when calculating insurance premiums. It can help when making investment decisions. It can be used to estimate the impact that government policy will have on climate change or the spread of disease. In this module, you will study the theory and practice of discrete and continuous probability, including topics such as Bayes' theorem, multivariate random variables, probability distributions and the central limit theorem. Statistics is concerned with metho
Year two 8 modules
- Complex AnalysisCore
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This course introduces the theory and applications of functions of a complex variable, using an approach oriented towards methods and applications. You will also learn about functions of complex variables and study topics including, analyticity, Laurent series, contour integrals and residue calculus and its applications.
- Differential EquationsCore
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This module introduces various analytical methods for the solution of ordinary and partial differential equations. You will begin by studying asymptotic techniques, which can be used when the equations involve a small parameter, which is often the case. We will also study some aspects of dynamical systems theory, which has wide applicability to models of real world problems.
- Markov ChainsCore
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The purpose of this module is to provide a thorough grounding in a broad range of techniques required in the analysis of probabilistic models, and to introduce stochastic processes by studying techniques and concepts common in the analysis of discrete time Markov Chains.
- Methods for Probability and StatisticsCore
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In this module you will develop your understanding of probability theory and random variables, with particular attention paid to continuous random variables. Fundamental concepts relating to probability will be discussed in detail, including limit theorems and the multivariate normal distribution. You will also meet some new statistical concepts and methods. The key concepts of inference including estimation and hypothesis testing will be described as well as practical data analysis and assessme
- Real AnalysisCore
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In this module you will further develop your understanding of the tools of real analysis. This provides you with a solid foundation for subsequent modules in metric spaces, numerical analysis and PDE modelling. You will study topics such as convergence, norms and topology of multidimensional space, convergence of sequences of functions and applications of differentiation and integration.
- Scientific ComputationCore
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Most mathematical problems cannot be solved analytically or would take too long to solve by hand. Instead, computational algorithms must be used. In this module, you'll learn about algorithms for approximating functions, derivatives, and integrals, and for solving many types of algebraic and ordinary differential equations.
- Linear ModelsCore
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In this module, you will be introduced to a wide range of statistical concepts and methods fundamental to applications of statistics, and meet the key concepts and theory of linear models, illustrating their application via practical examples drawn from real-life situations.
- Corporate FinanceOptional
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Focus on major investment and financing decisions made by managers within a firm. This module examines the idea that managers should operate in the interests of shareholders, exploring the consequences and examining what happens in practice, including the reasons for divergence between theory and practice.
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
The course is structured to take you from foundational mathematical theory through to independent, applied work. Core theory establishes the mathematical grounding you'll rely on throughout, covering the concepts that underpin later, more specialised study. Research & methods introduces the analytical and statistical techniques used to interrogate financial data and models rigorously. Applied practice then puts that theory to work on problems drawn from real financial contexts, such as pricing, risk assessment and investment analysis. As you progress, specialist options let you shape the degree towards areas that interest you, such as risk management, investment strategy or insurance-related mathematics. An independent project gives you the chance to research a topic of your own choosing in depth, developing the kind of self-directed analytical work expected in professional and academic settings alike. Alongside the mathematical content, professional skills are woven through the course, helping you build the communication, teamwork and workplace-relevant abilities that complement technical expertise.
Who it's for
This course suits someone who enjoys mathematics not as an abstract puzzle alone, but as a tool for making sense of real-world uncertainty, markets and decision-making. If you're the kind of person who wants to understand why an investment strategy works, how insurers price risk, or what sits behind the numbers on a stock exchange screen, you'll find plenty here to get your teeth into. It asks for genuine comfort with rigorous, logical thinking, since much of the work involves building and testing mathematical models rather than simply memorising formulae. Most students who take this route have come through A-levels or an equivalent qualification with strong quantitative results, but what matters more day to day is a willingness to work through problems methodically and stick with them when they don't resolve immediately. You should also be prepared for a fair amount of independent study, particularly as you move into specialist options and your own research project, so self-motivation and curiosity about how mathematics applies to financial decisions will serve you well. Studying this degree will feel demanding in places, especially as the material grows more specialised, but it should also feel purposeful if you're drawn to quantitative problem-solving with a clear real-world application.
Careers & job market
Graduates of Accounting & Finance courses nationally report strong continuation into employment or further study: 87% are in work or further study 15 months after graduating, and 65% of working graduates are in highly skilled roles, according to Graduate Outcomes data. Nottingham's own figures show that 85% of students on this course continue past their first year, either still enrolled or having completed. On pay, national Graduate Outcomes and LEO data (not specific to this university or a guaranteed outcome) show graduates in this field starting on £25,000–£32,500 at 15 months, £23,375–£33,000 after three years, and £30,175–£42,600 after five years. These figures reflect national patterns across the field rather than promises tied to any individual course or institution, and outcomes vary depending on sector, role and location. The quantitative skills developed through this degree, in modelling, statistical analysis and applied problem-solving, are relevant to roles across financial services, insurance, risk and investment-related fields, as well as further postgraduate study for those who want to specialise further.
University & format
The University of Nottingham is a public, research-intensive institution and a member of the Russell Group, founded in 1881. This BSc (Hons) in Financial Mathematics is delivered full-time over three years at the University's campus, entirely in English, and leads to a Bachelor's degree with Honours. The course held a Silver award in the Office for Students' TEF 2023 for teaching quality, and the university was. Most accepted students arrive with A-levels or an equivalent qualification (95% of entrants in recent years), typically within a UCAS tariff band of 144–159 points, though this reflects what entrants have actually 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.
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The provider publishes contextual-offer information. Eligibility and any reduced offer are applicant-specific.
Optional placement year. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
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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 | 95% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Accepted students typically held strong UCAS tariffs. Check how your predicted grades compare and whether a contextual offer applies.
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 (code G120). 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 Nottingham →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
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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 | £28,000 – £38,000 | 50 |
| 3 years after | £33,500 | £26,500 – £41,000 | 290 |
| 5 years after | £44,500 | £33,500 – £55,000 | 335 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 50; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. 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
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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: 2021-23. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 50; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. 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.
- Finance ProfessionalsSOC 2020 242 · 65% of published destinations · ASHE median £47,173
- Sales occupationsSOC 2020 71 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £15,975
- Managers, directors and senior officialsSOC 2020 1 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £51,733
- Information Technology ProfessionalsSOC 2020 213 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £55,357
- Business, Research and Administrative ProfessionalsSOC 2020 243 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £48,746
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: 20; response rate: 70%. 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
85% 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 8.8 out of 10: NSS 84.7% · in work or study 85% · continued 95%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
University of Nottingham
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 The University of Nottingham
844 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 Nottingham from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by University of Nottingham; 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 Nottingham’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 Nottingham and gov.uk before you apply.
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