University of Strathclyde
Finance & Mathematics and Statistics BA (Hons)
University of Strathclyde

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 70 graduates of Finance & Mathematics and Statistics BA (Hons) and other courses in Mathematics at University of Strathclyde for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Mathematics.

Overall student satisfaction
90 /100
70 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 £26000 £25000 £29500
25-75 percentile range £24000 - £28000 £19000 - £29000 £22500 - £35000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Mathematics

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £27267 £27906 £34672
25-75 percentile range £23787 - £32922 £21984 - £36491 £25550 - £47189

Course Description

Study with us

  • Develop mathematical and statistical expertise along with the opportunity to broaden your skills in business
  • Accounting & Finance is ranked 2nd in the UK (Complete University Guide 2023)
  • Our Finance degree gives you a head start to the Investment Management Certificate (IMC)

Why this course?

  • You’ll develop mathematical and statistical expertise at the same time as increasing your skills in the largest business school in Scotland. There’s strong emphasis on statistical techniques in data analysis and on the use of mathematical models.
  • Employers in the financial sector look for graduates who have experience using mathematical models, as well as a financial background. This course provides a good basis for entering the actuarial profession.

Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.

Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

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 Finance & Mathematics and Statistics BA (Hons) at University of Strathclyde

20% Teaching Professionals
15% Elementary occupations
15% Media Professionals
10% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
10% Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
5% Protective service occupations
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Caring personal services
5% Sales occupations

Grading & Study Time

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Mathematics

Qualification requirements

31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Finance & Mathematics and Statistics, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Finance & Mathematics and Statistics BA (Hons)

Scotland £1820 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
EU £19600 year 1
International £19600 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1

Additional fee information

Undergraduate students who live in Scotland will usually have their tuition fees paid by the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS). If you have previously attended university or college or are not sure about your eligibility, you should contact SAAS to check your eligibility to have your fees paid. SAAS will pay your tuition fees directly to Strathclyde.

Most undergraduate students from the rest of the UK (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) will receive a free year of tuition as, assuming no change in Rest of UK fees policy over the period, the total amount payable by undergraduate students will be capped. For students commencing study next session, this is capped at £27,750. Students studying on Integrated Masters degree programmes pay an additional £9,250 for the Masters year with the exception of those undertaking a full-year industrial placement where a separate placement fee will apply.

For further information on tuition fees, additional costs and funding for this programme, please view the "Fees and funding" section on the programme website.

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 University of Strathclyde in top UK and global rankings.

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About University of Strathclyde

The University of Strathclyde is a prominent research education institution situated in the city of Glasgow, Scotland. Awards and accolades are never far away from their name, having been recognised as university of the year on numerous occasions by Times Higher Education, as well as the 4th best in the UK for Student Satisfaction. The city itself is known for the friendly and humorous locals, as well as the diverse and international student population.

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