BSc Mathematics and Business
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Mathematics and Business, a mathematics and business and management degree splitting study evenly between the two subjects. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Financial Analysis, and Entrepreneurship. Students can choose to specialise in particular aspects of mathematics or business, examine the links between the two subjects, or study a broad range of topics in later years. The first year covers foundational concepts through Introduction to Mathematical Analysis, Linear Algebra 1, Global Challenges for Business, and The Business of Edinburgh. The second year builds competence via Linear Algebra 2, Elementary Probability and Statistics, Further Analysis and Several Variable Calculus, and Modelling and Computing. The third year continues with advanced topics such as Topology, Algebra, Analysis, and Operational Research alongside business courses. The fourth year offers specialised study in areas including pure mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, and corporate finance.
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Entry requirements
A level: from A*A*A* to A*AB in one set of exams (required: Mathematics at A*) IB: from 38 points with 766 at HL to 34 points with 765 at HL
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 35%: 12 offers from 34 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 96 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 47 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 53%
- Working and studying: 21%
- Further study: 14%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 20%
- Information Technology Professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 145 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 25%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 55%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Modules
- Introduction to Mathematics at University
- Introduction to Mathematical Analysis
- Linear Algebra 1
- Global Challenges for Business
- The Business of Edinburgh
- strategy
- finance
- marketing
- people management
- Linear Algebra 2
- Elementary Probability and Statistics
- Further Analysis and Several Variable Calculus
- Modelling and Computing
- finance
- marketing
- innovation and entrepreneurship
- organisation studies
- international business
- business analytics
- understanding and delivering public services
- human resource management
- business economics
- business simulation
- Statistics
- Topology
- Algebra
- Analysis
- Operational Research
- Differential Equations
- Numerical Analysis
- Probability and Measure Theory
- Financial Mathematics
- Introduction to Number Theory
- Statistical Computing
- global business
- finance
- marketing
- innovation and entrepreneurship
- business economics
- human resource management
- business analytics
- pure mathematics
- applied mathematics
- statistics
- operational research
- financial mathematics
- mathematical physics
- mathematical education
- General Topology
- Numerical Ordinary Differential Equations and Applications
- Stochastic Modelling
- Entrepreneurship in the Mathematical Sciences
- Decision Analytics
- Mathematical Programming in Advanced Analytics
- Management Science and Operations Analytics
- Behavioural Finance and Market Efficiency
- Corporate Finance
- Business Ethics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mathematics and Business at University of Edinburgh earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £44,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,500 and £59,000. The £44,000 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Mathematics and Business at University of Edinburgh do next?
88% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Mathematics and Business at University of Edinburgh?
83% 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 Business at University of Edinburgh?
The typical offer is A*AB at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 203 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Mathematics and Business at University of Edinburgh?
35% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 12 offers from 34 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Mathematics and Business at University of Edinburgh accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Does BSc Mathematics and Business at University of Edinburgh include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Mathematics and Business at University of Edinburgh?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.