University of Nottingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
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
Modules
All students follow a common programme of compulsory study for the first year. You will focus on core modules that provide a solid foundation in the main mathematical topics. You'll be introduced to some of the main topics across financial mathematics covering accountancy and risk too. Using computer software and statistical methods will provide hands-on practical experience. During the second year most of the year is devoted to maths, with the remainder focused on financial topics. Your time will be split between core and optional modules. The compulsory Mathematics Group Project module in the third year gives you the chance to work on specific projects tackled through workshops and student-led group activities. The focus will be on the application of maths to a variety of practical, open-ended problems. These are examples that mathematicians would typically face in the workplace. It provides a good opportunity to develop skills and techniques in model development, report writing and teamwork. These are all valuable skills for your future career. Optional maths and finance modules during the rest of the year enable you to tailor the degree to your specific areas of interest.
How to apply
29Jan
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.
Application codes
- Course code:
- G120
- Institution code:
- N84
- Campus name:
- University Park Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - A*AA - AAA
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*DD
Access to HE Diploma - D: 42 credits M: 3 credits
Scottish Higher - AAAAB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D
Scottish Advanced Higher - AA
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024) - A - B
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
GCSE/National 4/National 5
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 6.0 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. |
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £21500* | Year 1 |
| England | £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 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD
Course contact details
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