BSc Mathematics and Financial Economics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Mathematics and Economics. Core topics include mathematical modelling, statistics, data analysis, programming, and research methods. The programme covers both pure and applied mathematics, with a work placement module available. Later-year modules include financial derivatives and constrained optimisation.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC (Mathematics) IB: 28 points, including 5, 5, 4 at higher level Essential subject: Mathematics at Higher Level Higher / Advanced Higher, SQA (standard): BBBC (Essential subject: Mathematics at Higher).
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 100%: 12 offers from 12 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 29 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 63%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 56%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 25%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 20%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 10%
- East Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 10%
- South East: 10%
- Scotland: 50%
- Northern Ireland: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 15%
Modules
- Global Economic Perspectives
- Making of the Modern Economy
- Core Mathematics I
- Fundamental Algebra and Calculus
- Core Mathematics II
- Logic and Proof
- Statistics and Probability
- Personal Development Planning
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics and Applied Policy
- Core Mathematics III
- Core Mathematics IV
- Statistics and Data Analysis
- Introduction to Programming
- Personal Development Planning
- Business Microeconomics
- Business Macroeconomics
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Differential Equations
- Scientific Computing and Numerical Methods
- Optimisation in Finance and Industry
- Mathematics Work Placement
- Microeconomic Policy
- Options, Futures, and Valuations
- Asset Pricing
- Exchange Rates and the Foreign Exchange Market
- Mathematics Project (Joint Honours)
- Mathematical Statistics
- Fluids and Magnetohydrodynamics
- Differential Equations and their Approximation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mathematics and Financial Economics at University of Dundee earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £36,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £48,000. The £36,500 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Mathematics and Financial Economics at University of Dundee 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 and Financial Economics at University of Dundee?
80% 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 Financial Economics at University of Dundee?
The typical offer is CCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 160 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Mathematics and Financial Economics at University of Dundee?
100% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 12 offers from 12 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BSc Mathematics and Financial Economics at University of Dundee include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Mathematics and Financial Economics at University of Dundee?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.