BSc Financial Mathematics
About this course
BSc in Financial Mathematics, a mathematics and accounting and finance degree focused on applying mathematical theory to financial situations. Core topics include Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Accounting. The programme is delivered jointly by the School of Mathematics and the Leeds University Business School. The first year builds foundations through Core Mathematics, Probability and Statistics, Computational Mathematics and Modelling, Introductory Financial Accounting, Introductory Management Accounting, and Economic Theory and Applications for Finance. The second year introduces Statistical Methods, Stochastic Processes, Time Series, Financial Mathematics, and Corporate Financial Management, while allowing optional study in areas such as Economics, Accounting, and Vector Calculus and Partial Differential Equations. The final year centres on a compulsory Project in Mathematics and Stochastic Calculus and Derivative Pricing. Optional modules in the final year span topics including Actuarial Mathematics 1, Statistical Modelling, Methods of Applied Mathematics, Advanced Macroeconomics, International Business Finance, Advanced Finance, Advanced Microeconomics, Behavioural Finance, Professional Portfolio Management, Economics of Business and Corporate Strategy, Multivariate Analysis and Classification, and Auditing and Assurance Services.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA - AAB BTEC: BTEC qualifications in relevant disciplines are considered in combination with other qualifications, including grade A in A-level mathematics, or equivalent IB: 17 points at Higher Level including 6 in Higher Level Mathematics (Mathematics: Analytics and Approaches is preferred).
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started
- Continued on course: 78%
- Left higher education: 22%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 30%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 30%
- Finance Professionals: 25%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 16%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 33%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 27%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 80 students who started
- A levels: 96%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) for the purpose of eligibility for Graduate Statistician status.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Core Mathematics
- Probability and Statistics
- Computational Mathematics and Modelling
- Introductory Financial Accounting
- Introductory Management Accounting
- Economic Theory and Applications for Finance
- Statistical Methods
- Stochastic Processes
- Time Series
- Financial Mathematics
- Corporate Financial Management
- Economics
- Accounting
- Vector Calculus and Partial Differential Equations
- Further Linear Algebra and Discrete Mathematics
- Optimisation
- Rings and Polynomials
- Investigations in Mathematics
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Financial Accounting and Reporting
- Intermediate Management Accounting
- Project in Mathematics
- Stochastic Calculus and Derivative Pricing
- Actuarial Mathematics 1
- Statistical Modelling
- Methods of Applied Mathematics
- Advanced Macroeconomics
- International Business Finance
- Advanced Finance
- Advanced Microeconomics
- Behavioural Finance
- Professional Portfolio Management
- Economics of Business and Corporate Strategy
- Multivariate Analysis and Classification
- Auditing and Assurance Services
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Financial Mathematics at University of Leeds earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £35,000 after 3 years, £49,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £37,500 and £61,000. The £49,000 median after five years is £9,500 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Financial Mathematics at University of Leeds 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 Financial Mathematics at University of Leeds?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Financial Mathematics at University of Leeds?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 149 UCAS points.
Is BSc Financial Mathematics at University of Leeds accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) for the purpose of eligibility for Graduate Statistician status.
Does BSc Financial Mathematics at University of Leeds include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Financial Mathematics at University of Leeds?
78% of students continued into their second year, and 22% left higher education.