Mathematics and Finance (with Placement) BSc (Hons)
City University London
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 45 graduates of Mathematics and Finance (with Placement) BSc (Hons) at City University London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Economics.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Economics
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Economics at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £27500 | £29000 | £40000 |
25-75 percentile range | £24000 - £32000 | £25500 - £38000 | £31000 - £50500 |
All Economics courses of City University London
Salary of all UK Graduates of Economics
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £27715 | £27758 | £35844 |
25-75 percentile range | £23440 - £32465 | £21680 - £36020 | £26019 - £47995 |
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Course Description
This course is for students who want a solid grounding in Mathematics alongside expertise in finance and actuarial science. This in-demand combination of professional skills opens up a huge choice of future career options. In particular, our graduates go on to work for international names in business and finance.
- You will be trained in advanced mathematical techniques, economic theory – both micro and macro – and a wide range of finance topics.
- Become a graduate in demand – our students are highly sought after in financial sector, particularly risk assessment, insurance and statistical finance
- Master a wide range of mathematical topics and techniques, including computing and computational mathematics, statistics and probability – and how to apply them to real-world problems
- Develop in-demand expertise in finance and actuarial science, such as financial and investment mathematics and financial reporting
- Boost your employability with an optional paid one-year work placement – past students have secured placements at organisations such as Axa, Barclays, Bloomberg, Disney, GE Capital, IBM, J.P. Morgan, Microsoft and Toyota.
- Learn from a multidisciplinary team combining expertise from our Department of Mathematics and Department of Economics, with finance modules taught principally by City’s experts at Bayes Business School.
Accreditation
Good performance in certain modules can lead to exemption recommendations from professional examinations of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Mathematics and Finance (with Placement) BSc (Hons) at City University London
35% | Teaching Professionals |
35% | Protective service occupations |
10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Costs
Tuition Fees Mathematics and Finance (with Placement) BSc (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £19370 | year 1 |
International | £19370 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in London
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of City University London in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of City University London in related subject specific rankings.
Mathematics
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- #42
- #54
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- Mathematics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #47
- #59
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- Mathematics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #26
- #351
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- Mathematics
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
See all 27 university rankings of City University London
About City University London
Founded in 1894, City University London (a.k.a. City) is located in Central London. Due to its location, City attracts students from around the world, and as a result offers a diverse campus culture. The facilities on-site have been developed with each student’s future work environment in mind. So Law students have access to simulation courts of law, and future Nurses can expect to make use of mock medical wards. Academics aside, being located in Central London means learners can get around quickly thanks to the numerous public transport options in the area.
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Student composition of City University London
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Total number of students enrolled at City University London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 11620
- postgraduates:
- 4690
- Total:
- 16310
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Finance”: 4395 Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 22 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023