University of Surrey
Financial Mathematics BSc (Hons)
University of Surrey

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 25 graduates of Financial Mathematics BSc (Hons) and other courses in Mathematics at University of Surrey for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Mathematics.

Overall student satisfaction
100 /100
25 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 £30000 £33500 £41000
25-75 percentile range £26000 - £32500 £25000 - £39500 £32000 - £52000


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

Why choose this course

Providing the ideal preparation for a career in finance, our course offers a broad range of modules across mathematics, statistics, economics and finance.

It enables you to develop skills such as creative problem-solving and logical reasoning, which are in great demand in a wide range of sectors.

As a mathematics undergraduate at Surrey, you’ll be part of a vibrant and friendly community. You’ll benefit from a personal tutor, small group teaching, and a lively, research-active learning environment.

Our course has achieved a 100 per cent rating of overall satisfaction from our mathematics students in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2022.

You can also take part in our award-winning Professional Training placements scheme, which prepare students for roles in various sectors.

What you will study

Our unique course is approximately one-third core statistics, one-third mathematics, and one-third economics and finance.

You’ll study topics such as analysis of shares, equities, cash flows and interest rates, and the principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics, while gaining a strong foundation across the fundamentals of mathematics. In Year 1, you will also develop mathematical programming skills using Python, which will be further developed in Year 2, and gain experience with R programming.

In Year 3, you can choose from a broad range of optional modules in topics such as derivatives markets, game theory, mathematical theory of data science and Bayesian statistics.

Since our world-leading research directly informs our teaching, you’ll also learn from academics who are leading their way in their fields.

Customise your course

There are plenty of opportunities to expand your learning experience during your degree. You may decide to:

Complete a Professional Training placement in industry

Spend time studying at a university overseas

Get involved in research through a summer internship within the Department of Mathematics.

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 University of Surrey

35% Welfare and housing associate professionals
25% Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals
20% Administrative occupations
20% Business and public service associate professionals

Grading & Study Time

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Mathematics

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6

6.0 overall with 5.5 in each element

We are proud to be one of the most culturally diverse universities in the UK, with more than 140 nationalities playing a role in university life. Our International Recruitment team are here to help you throughout the application process – from advising on choosing the right course to applying for a visa and preparing for your first few weeks at Surrey. You can contact them via [email protected] Applicants who require a Student Visa to study in the UK: To apply for a Student Visa, you must have a Confirmation of Acceptance (CAS) for the University you wish to study at. This is a unique number which will enable you to apply for your visa. The University is under no legal obligation to sponsor any individual and exercises caution with respect to issuing a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) to avoid risking its status as a Student sponsor. Confirmation of Acceptance to Study (CAS) will be issued in accordance with the Student Route and CAS Issuing Policy, available at: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/policies

The University of Surrey offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support our students, please visit https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/scholarships-and-bursaries for more details.
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 University of Surrey in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Surrey in related subject specific rankings.

Mathematics

    • #24 
    • #31 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #30 
    • #42 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #351 
    Mathematics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

See all 30 university rankings of University of Surrey

About University of Surrey

The University of Surrey is a government funded research university located in Guildford, England. The university’s stated goals are to become a leading global university performing important research and innovation, creating great researchers and achieving outcomes which make important contributions to society.

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undergraduates:
10985
postgraduates:
3275
Total:
14260
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