BSc Mathematics and Finance
City St George's, University of London
About this course
BSc in Mathematics, combining mathematical methods with actuarial science and finance. Core topics include Mathematical Modelling, Statistics, Programming, Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, and Accounting. An optional paid placement year is available, with past placements at firms including J.P. Morgan and Bloomberg. Finance modules are taught by staff from Bayes Business School.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB (including grade A in Mathematics or Further Mathematics) IB: 33 points total, including Higher Level Mathematics at grade 6 and minimum of grade 5 in Standard Level English
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 71%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 78%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 160 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 81%
- Left higher education: 19%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Sales occupations: 30%
- Information Technology Professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 87%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Foundation course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- This course is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) and meets the educational requirements for the Chartered Mathematician (CMath) designation. It is also recognised as meeting the educational requirements for IMA membership at the appropriate level, from Student Member to Fellow.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Professional Placement
- Functions, Vectors and Calculus 1
- Functions, Vectors and Calculus 2
- Algebra
- Introduction to Microeconomics
- Introduction to Macroeconomics
- Linear Algebra
- Introduction to Probability and Statistics
- Financial and Investment Mathematics A
- Programming and Data Science for the Professions
- Real Analysis
- Vector Calculus
- Fundamentals of Finance
- Financial Reporting
- Financial and Investment Mathematics B
- Professional Development and Employability for Mathematics
- Sequences and Series
- Applied Mathematics
- Numerical Mathematics
- Applications of Probability and Statistics
- Codes
- Differential Equations 1
- Differential Equations 2
- Complex Analysis
- Group Project
- Advanced Complex Analysis
- Game Theory
- Stochastic Models
- Operational Research
- General Insurance
- Corporate Finance
- Introduction to Financial Derivatives
- Corporate Risk Management
- Graph Theory
- Dynamical Systems
- Introduction to the Mathematics of Fluids
- Introduction to Mathematical Physics
- Mathematical Processes for Finance
- Groups and Symmetry
- Mathematical Biology
- Probability 2
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mathematics and Finance at City St George's, University of London earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £41,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £50,500. The £41,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Mathematics and Finance at City St George's, University of London do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Mathematics and Finance at City St George's, University of London?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Mathematics and Finance at City St George's, University of London?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 33 points in the IB. The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
Is BSc Mathematics and Finance at City St George's, University of London accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. This course is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) and meets the educational requirements for the Chartered Mathematician (CMath) designation. It is also recognised as meeting the educational requirements for IMA membership at the appropriate level, from Student Member to Fellow.
Does BSc Mathematics and Finance at City St George's, University of London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Mathematics and Finance at City St George's, University of London?
81% of students continued into their second year, and 19% left higher education.