BSc Mathematics with Finance (Study Abroad)
About this course
BSc Hons in Mathematics with Finance (Study Abroad), a mathematics and accounting and finance degree centred on mathematical and computational approaches to financial theory. Core topics include Programming, Signal Processing, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Accounting, Human Behaviour, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students spend the third year studying abroad at an approved international partner university. In the first year, students cover foundational concepts through compulsory modules including Foundations of Accounting and Finance, Logic and Discrete Mathematics, Mathematical Modelling and Programming, Matrices and Calculus, Multivariate Calculus, and Probability and Statistics. The second year builds further competence via compulsory modules such as Econometrics for Finance, Intermediate Accounting and Finance, Linear Algebra, and Multivariate Probability and Statistics, alongside optional modules including Applied Data Science, Mathematics of Artificial Intelligence, and Real-world Dynamics. The final year comprises core study in Advanced Accounting and Finance and Stochastic Processes. Students can further tailor their studies in the second and final years by selecting from a range of optional modules covering areas such as Banking and Behavioural Finance, Changepoint and Time Series Analysis, Dynamic Modelling, Environmental Statistics, ESG, Climate and Energy Finance, Graph Theory and Algorithms, Linear Systems, Mathematical Finance, Mathematics of Generative Modelling, Optimisation for Machine Learning, Statistical Inference, and Statistical Learning and Prediction.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA. This should include Mathematics grade A or Further Mathematics grade A. The overall offer grades will be lowered to AAB for applicants who achieve both Mathematics and Further Mathematics at grades AB, in either order. IB: 36 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects including 6 in Mathematics HL (either analysis and approaches or applications and interpretations)
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What students say
Based on about 124 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 165 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 23 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- 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 415 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 38%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 22%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 185 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 84%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 13%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundations of Accounting and Finance
- Logic and Discrete Mathematics
- Mathematical Modelling and Programming
- Matrices and Calculus
- Multivariate Calculus
- Probability and Statistics
- Econometrics for Finance
- Intermediate Accounting and Finance
- Linear Algebra
- Multivariate Probability and Statistics
- Applied Data Science
- Mathematics of Artificial Intelligence
- Real-world Dynamics
- Study Abroad
- Advanced Accounting and Finance
- Stochastic Processes
- Banking and Behavioural Finance
- Changepoint and Time Series Analysis
- Dynamic Modelling
- Environmental Statistics
- ESG, Climate and Energy Finance
- Graph Theory and Algorithms
- Linear Systems
- Mathematical Finance
- Mathematics of Generative Modelling
- Optimisation for Machine Learning
- Statistical Inference
- Statistical Learning and Prediction
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mathematics with Finance (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £42,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £56,500. The £42,500 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Mathematics with Finance (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Mathematics with Finance (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Mathematics with Finance (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 126 UCAS points.
Does BSc Mathematics with Finance (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Mathematics with Finance (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.