BSc Accounting & Mathematics
About this course
BSc in Accounting & Mathematics, a mathematics and accounting and finance degree centred on the combination of numerical and business analytical techniques. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Accounting. This degree offers exemptions from certain professional accountancy examinations. The first year covers foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Mathematics 1, Finance 1, Financial Accounting 1, Management Accounting 1: A Business Decision Emphasis, Statistics 1Y: Introduction to Statistics: Learning from Data, and Statistics 1Z: Data Modelling in Action. The second year expands into broader subjects through courses including Mathematics 2A: Multivariable Calculus, Mathematics 2B: Linear Algebra, Mathematics 2C: Introduction To Real Analysis, Mathematics 2D: Mathematical Methods and Modelling, Mathematics 2E: Mechanics, Mathematics 2F: Groups, Transformations and Symmetries, Financial Accounting 2, Management Accounting 2: Organisational Performance, and Introductory Economics. The third year focuses on advanced study via compulsory modules such as Algebra, Mathematical methods, Metric spaces and basic topology, Advanced financial accounting practices, and Audit theory and practice.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB or BBB (Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics.) IB: 34 (6,5,5) (Additional requirements: HL Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches).) Scottish Higher: BBBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5 Typically offers will be made at AAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced HighUnibuddyer is equivalent to A at Higher Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and a Higher Science subject at AA (AB may be considered). Scottish Higher (widening access): MD20 : BBBB (also other target groups*) MD40 : AABB* Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and a Higher Science subject. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
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What students say
Based on about 63 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 65%
- Left higher education: 30%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 30%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 25%
- Information Technology Professionals: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 135 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- West Midlands: 1%
- London: 6%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 88%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Access course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Modules
- Mathematics 1
- Finance 1
- Financial Accounting 1
- Management Accounting 1: A Business Decision Emphasis
- Statistics 1Y: Introduction to Statistics: Learning from Data
- Statistics 1Z: Data Modelling in Action
- Mathematics 2A: Multivariable Calculus
- Mathematics 2B: Linear Algebra
- Mathematics 2C: Introduction To Real Analysis
- Mathematics 2D: Mathematical Methods and Modelling
- Mathematics 2E: Mechanics
- Mathematics 2F: Groups, Transformations and Symmetries
- Financial Accounting 2
- Management Accounting 2: Organisational Performance
- Introductory Economics
- Algebra
- Mathematical methods
- Metric spaces and basic topology
- Advanced financial accounting practices
- Audit theory and practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Accounting & Mathematics at University of Glasgow earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £40,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,000 and £46,000. The £40,500 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Accounting & Mathematics at University of Glasgow do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Accounting & Mathematics at University of Glasgow?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Accounting & Mathematics at University of Glasgow?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 206 UCAS points.
Does BSc Accounting & Mathematics at University of Glasgow include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Accounting & Mathematics at University of Glasgow?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.