The University of Nottingham
Financial Mathematics BSc (Hons)
The University of Nottingham

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Financial Mathematics BSc (Hons) at The University of Nottingham for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Mathematics.

Overall student satisfaction
67 /100
15 total respondents
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 £28000 £30000 £39500
25-75 percentile range £24000 - £33000 £22500 - £36500 £28500 - £50000


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

Alongside mathematics and finance, you'll develop transferable skills and expertise in problem-solving and analytical thinking. These are important skills required within business and industry.

This course enables you to study mathematics whilst learning key financial principles including understanding the stock market, learn the principles of business and finance or learning about insurance and risk. You'll focus on the latest techniques in financial mathematics to understand how these can be applied in the real-world.

This accredited course is run jointly with Nottingham University Business School. Two thirds of your first year will be devoted to mathematics with the remainder focusing on financial topics. Later years of the degree provide more flexibility, with optional modules enabling you to tailor the course to your interests.

  • Core modules will build on your understanding of the fundamentals of mathematics and finance
  • Freedom to choose from a wide range of exciting optional modules
  • Accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications
  • Support from senior students on a range of important first-year topics is provided
  • Good preparation for a future career in finance with many of our graduates working for organisations such as Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC

There's a chance to spend time overseas through the university's study abroad programme, or apply for a work placement year as part of the course too. These are excellent ways in which to boost your CV when looking for jobs after graduation.

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 The University of Nottingham

35% Sales occupations
25% Elementary occupations
10% Managers, directors and senior officials
10% Librarians and Related Professionals
10% Customer service occupations
10% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

Grading & Study Time

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus AB in two A Levels to include English. Preferred:- Performing Arts, Art & Design, Digital Film and Video Production,Business IT, Applied Science,Sport, Sport and Exercise Science

Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)

Lower offers will not be made based on STEP/MAT/TMUA tests, although these may be considered in the admissions process.

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6.5

Minimum 60 in each element.

TOEFL (iBT) 90

Minimum 19 in Writing and Listening; 20 in Reading and 22 in Speaking.

PTE Academic 71

Minimum 65 in each element

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

Tuition Fees Financial Mathematics BSc (Hons)

EU £21500 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
International £21500 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1

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 The University of Nottingham in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of The University of Nottingham in related subject specific rankings.

Mathematics

    • #18 
    • #25 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #35 
    • #45 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #201 
    Mathematics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #451 
    Mathematics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

See all 29 university rankings of The University of Nottingham

About The University of Nottingham

The University of Nottingham is a government funded research university based in Nottingham, England. Their aim is to become global leaders in education and research, cultivating a culture of curiosity and ambition. The university’s main campus is located approximately half an hour’s bus ride away from Nottingham city centre, which gives students the peace and quiet they need to study while not removing them completely from metropolitan comforts.

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Student composition of The University of Nottingham

undergraduates:
27810
postgraduates:
7620
Total:
35430
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Where is this programme taught

University Park Campus
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