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.
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 | £30000 | £33500 | £41000 |
25-75 percentile range | £26000 - £32500 | £25000 - £39500 | £32000 - £52000 |
All Mathematics courses of University of Surrey
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 | £28132 | £27924 | £34556 |
25-75 percentile range | £24483 - £33995 | £22183 - £36218 | £25816 - £46509 |
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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.
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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 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
All Mathematics courses of University of Surrey
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each element |
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
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- #24
- #31
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- Mathematics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #30
- #42
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- Mathematics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #25
- #351
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- Mathematics
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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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Student composition of University of Surrey
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Surrey by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 10985
- postgraduates:
- 3275
- Total:
- 14260
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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 | |
Mathematics with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | University of Southampton | - | - | - | £9250 | £23620 | - | Southampton | 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 | |
Financial Mathematics and Statistics BSc (Hons) | The London School of Economics and Political Science | 79% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £25656 | 199 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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 |
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