BSc Financial Mathematics
About this course
BSc in Mathematics, combining mathematical methods with finance and accounting. Core topics include Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Financial Analysis, and Accounting. The four-year programme includes a foundation year for students who do not meet standard entry requirements in mathematics. Select modules may be taught through the medium of Welsh.
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Entry requirements
A level: Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (eg, A-Levels or BTEC diploma) and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable background education, experience and motivation. IB: Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (eg, A-Levels or BTEC diploma) and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable background education, experience and motivation.
What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 99%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 98%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 97%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 95%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 35%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 25%
- Finance Professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 14%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 3%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 36%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 93%
- Baccalaureate: 4%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
- Other qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- This course is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) and meets the educational requirements for the Chartered Mathematician (CMath) designation when followed by either: a) Further study at master’s level (FHEQ level 7), or b) Work-based training and experience to reach an equivalent level of competence. It is also recognised as meeting the educational requirements for IMA membership at the appropriate level, from Student Member to Fellow.
Modules
- Economics, Finance and Accounting for Business
- Foundations of Mathematics 1
- Foundations of Mathematics 2
- Introduction to Mathematical Methods 1
- Introduction to Mathematical Methods 2
- Introduction to Statistics
- Mathematics Tutorial
- Spreadsheets for University Students
- Accounting and Finance for Specialists
- Algebra
- Calculus
- Coordinate and Vector Geometry
- Differential Equations
- Fundamentals of Accounting and Finance
- Further Algebra and Calculus
- Mathematical Analysis
- Probability
- Statistics
- Applied Statistics
- Corporate Finance and Financial Markets
- Distributions and Estimation
- Intermediate Management Accounting
- Introduction to Numerical Analysis and its Applications
- Linear Algebra
- Complex Analysis
- Introduction to Abstract Algebra
- Real Analysis
- International Financial Markets, Investments and Financial Instruments
- Probability and Stochastic Processes
- Stochastic Models in Finance
- Advanced Financial Accounting
- Graphs and Networks
- Norms and Differential Equations
- Partial Differential Equations
- Statistical Inference and Linear Models
- Taxation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Financial Mathematics at Aberystwyth University earn?
The median salary is £23,500 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £36,000. The £30,000 median after five years is £9,500 less than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Financial Mathematics at Aberystwyth University do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Financial Mathematics at Aberystwyth University?
99% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Financial Mathematics at Aberystwyth University?
The average entrant had 113 UCAS points.
Is BSc Financial Mathematics at Aberystwyth University accredited?
Yes. This course is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) and meets the educational requirements for the Chartered Mathematician (CMath) designation when followed by either: a) Further study at master’s level (FHEQ level 7), or b) Work-based training and experience to reach an equivalent level of competence. It is also recognised as meeting the educational requirements for IMA membership at the appropriate level, from Student Member to Fellow.
How many students continue on BSc Financial Mathematics at Aberystwyth University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.