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BSc Mathematics / Accounting and Finance

Aberystwyth University

About this course

BSc in Mathematics and Accounting and Finance. Core topics include Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Financial Analysis, and Accounting. Short overseas study programmes at partner universities in countries including India and China are available through the Business School. Some modules are taught through the medium of Welsh.

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Institution
Aberystwyth University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Mathematics / Accounting and Finance
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
GN94
Typical offer
A-level BBB
Median salary
£28,500 after 5 years

Entry requirements

A level: BBB-BCC to include B in Mathematics IB: 30-28 with 5 points in Mathematics at Higher Level

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What students say

Based on about 24 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 91%
  • Learning opportunities: 87%
  • Assessment and feedback: 90%
  • Academic support: 100%
  • Organisation and management: 98%
  • Learning resources: 98%
  • Student voice: 90%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 85%
  • Left higher education: 15%

What graduates do next

Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 75%
  • Working and studying: 15%
  • Unemployed: 5%

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: 80%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 60%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 185 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North West: 9%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
  • East Midlands: 6%
  • West Midlands: 22%
  • East of England: 3%
  • London: 7%
  • South East: 9%
  • South West: 4%
  • Wales: 39%
  • Northern Ireland: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 90%
  • Other HE qualification: 5%
  • Other qualifications: 5%
  • No formal qualifications: 5%

Modules

  • Algebra
  • Calculus
  • Further Algebra and Calculus
  • Mathematical Analysis
  • Probability
  • Statistics
  • Accounting and Finance for Specialists
  • Fundamentals of Accounting and Finance
  • Fundamentals of Management and Business
  • Understanding the Economy
  • Complex Analysis
  • Linear Algebra
  • Corporate Finance and Financial Markets
  • Intermediate Financial Accounting
  • Intermediate Management Accounting
  • Applied Statistics
  • Distributions and Estimation
  • Introduction to Abstract Algebra
  • Real Analysis
  • Advanced Financial Accounting
  • Advanced Management Accounting

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Mathematics / Accounting and Finance at Aberystwyth University earn?

The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £35,500. The £28,500 median after five years is £11,000 less than the UK median for Mathematics.

What do graduates of BSc Mathematics / Accounting and Finance at Aberystwyth University do next?

95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).

Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Mathematics / Accounting and Finance at Aberystwyth University?

91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for BSc Mathematics / Accounting and Finance at Aberystwyth University?

The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 101 UCAS points.

How many students continue on BSc Mathematics / Accounting and Finance at Aberystwyth University?

85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.