Financial Mathematics BSc (Hons)
The University of Sheffield
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 75 graduates of Financial Mathematics BSc (Hons) and other courses in Mathematics at The University of Sheffield for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Mathematics.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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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 | |
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Median salary | £28000 | £27000 | £34000 |
25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £32000 | £22500 - £34500 | £27500 - £46500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Mathematics
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £27040 | £27618 | £34432 |
25-75 percentile range | £23614 - £32661 | £21817 - £36181 | £25386 - £46884 |
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Course Description
This course is designed to give you the numerical skills and specialist knowledge for a range of roles in finance. You’ll learn the tools, principles and practices of the finance industry, as well as the fundamental mathematics behind banking, insurance, accountancy and more.
We have a small but focused number of modules in the first year, that cover all the essentials you’ll need for the rest of your degree. You’ll also have modules on finance to choose from, covering topics that include accounting, economic analysis, and financial management.
In the second year, you’ll continue to build a powerful toolbox of mathematical techniques which you can apply to increasingly complex problems. You’ll be able to examine more advanced topics in finance too such as microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics and corporate finance.
Some module options include more project work. This gives you the chance to put your mathematics skills into practice in different contexts and scenarios that you might encounter when you start work after graduation. A module on careers development gives you the chance to find out about different career paths, learn about potential employers, write an impressive CV and sell yourself at job interviews.
By third year, you’ll have the skills, knowledge and experience to go in lots of different directions in finance and mathematics. We’ll give you lots of optional modules to choose from, so you can study the topics that are most useful to the career path you want to take or that you enjoy the most.
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 Financial Mathematics BSc (Hons) at The University of Sheffield
19% | Business and public service associate professionals |
16% | Media Professionals |
15% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
12% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
11% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
9% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
4% | Teaching Professionals |
3% | Information Technology Professionals |
2% | Legal professionals |
2% | Business and public service 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
This particular course
Costs
Tuition Fees Financial Mathematics BSc (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
International | £25540 | 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 Sheffield in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of Sheffield in related subject specific rankings.
Mathematics
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- #20
- #27
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- Mathematics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #32
- #42
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- Mathematics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #21
- #251
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- Mathematics
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #13
- #301
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- Mathematics
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
See all 34 university rankings of The University of Sheffield
About The University of Sheffield
The University of Sheffield is a government funded research university based in Sheffield, England. The university’s vision is to change the world for the better through the power and application of ideas and knowledge. This university does not have campuses, but instead approximately 430 buildings that are located quite close to each other in Sheffield’s metropolitan city centre.
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Student composition of The University of Sheffield
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of Sheffield by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 19190
- postgraduates:
- 9285
- Total:
- 28475
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Financial Mathematics”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Mathematics (Including Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) | University of Essex | - | - | - | £9250 | £20500 | - | Colchester | On campus Full-time | |
Financial Mathematics BSc (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | - | - | - | £9000 | £16520 | - | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time | |
Mathematics and Media & Communication (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | - | - | - | £9250 | £12500 | - | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
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Mathematics with Placement Year BSc (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | - | - | - | £9250 | £25540 | - | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
Financial Mathematics BSc (Hons) | Cardiff University | - | - | - | £9000 | £25450 £28200 | - | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
Mathematics BSc (Hons) | University of Reading | - | - | - | £9250 | £27650 | - | Reading | On campus Full-time | |
Mathematics with Computing BSc (Hons) | University of Essex | - | - | - | £9250 | £20500 | - | Colchester | On campus Full-time | |
Dance and Mathematics BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | - | - | - | £9250 | £12500 | - | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Mathematics BSc (Hons) | Royal Holloway, University of London | - | - | - | £9250 | £23800 | - | Egham | On campus Full-time |
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
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 27 October, 2023