Nottingham Trent University
Financial Mathematics BSc (Hons)
Nottingham Trent University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 55 graduates of Financial Mathematics BSc (Hons) and other courses in Mathematics at Nottingham Trent University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Mathematics.

Overall student satisfaction
85 /100
55 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Mathematics

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Mathematics 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
Median salary £25000 £23500 £28500
25-75 percentile range £21000 - £28500 £18500 - £29000 £22500 - £36000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Mathematics

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £28132 £27924 £34556
25-75 percentile range £24483 - £33995 £22183 - £36218 £25816 - £46509

Course Description

The financial services industry makes a significant contribution to the global economy, and effective financial management is vital to the success of any business. This is why skilled financial mathematicians are in such high demand.

With this in mind, this innovative course brings together the study of mathematics and its practical application in the business and financial environment. You will gain comprehensive knowledge of financial mathematics in accountancy practice, the operations of financial markets, and the wider business sector. Additionally, in your third year you will have the opportunity to undertake a year-long work placement in industry. Optional modules in your final year enable you to mould your course to your own interests.

Financial institutions have a strong demand for mathematically trained graduates and you will be well-equipped to adapt to future changes in the financial industry, putting you in a fantastic position to get the job that you want.

• • Why study Financial Mathematics at Nottingham Trent University? • •

  • We’ve got an excellent employability record. 97% of NTU graduates are employed or engaged in further study six months after leaving.
  • We’re one of the top universities for offering placements. Our courses offer the opportunity to apply for a placement in the UK or abroad, and for summer scholarships on a research project or in local schools, each giving you real-life experience that employers are looking for. Recent placements include IBM, MJH Accountants, Grant Thornton Group, and Worcester Bosch Group.
  • We provide innovative accredited courses. Our pioneering courses and research are carried out in close collaboration with university and industry partners worldwide, giving our students skills and knowledge which are highly relevant to the needs of academia and industry. The course is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, which will help you on your way to Chartered Mathematician status. **

This programme will meet the educational requirements of the Chartered Mathematician designation, awarded by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, when it is followed by subsequent training and experience in employment to obtain equivalent competences to those specified by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for taught masters degrees.

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Financial Mathematics BSc (Hons) at Nottingham Trent University

15% Business and public service associate professionals
15% Business and public service associate professionals
15% Animal care and control services
10% Welfare and housing associate professionals
10% Elementary occupations
10% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Administrative occupations
0% Natural and social science professionals
0% Media 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

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • (minimum of 6.0 in Writing)
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees
    • (minimum of 6.0 in Writing)
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Financial Mathematics, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

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 Nottingham Trent University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Nottingham Trent University in related subject specific rankings.

Mathematics

    • #31 
    • #41 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #36 
    • #48 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

See all 28 university rankings of Nottingham Trent University

About Nottingham Trent University

Established in 1843, Nottingham Trent University, also known as NTU, has four separate campuses spread throughout Nottinghamshire, with the main City Campus being located right in the heart of Nottingham. NTU is particularly recognised in British academia for having some of the best post-graduation employment statistics of any university in the UK, with the Institution helping more than 94% of their students get started in their chosen field.

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Student composition of Nottingham Trent University

undergraduates:
31595
postgraduates:
5235
Total:
36830
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Where is this programme taught

Clifton Campus
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