BSc Mathematics with Finance
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Mathematics with Finance, a mathematics degree focusing on quantitative finance, mathematical methods and financial systems. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Accounting, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students have the option to undertake a year abroad. The first year covers foundational skills through Introduction to Study and Research in Mathematics, Mathematical IT Skills, and Principles of Finance. The second year expands into core topics via Probability, Linear Algebra and Geometry, Corporate Financial Management for Non-Specialist Students, Financial Reporting and Finance (Non-Specialist), Differential Equations, Statistics, and Financial Mathematics, alongside optional modules such as Numerical Methods. The final year deepens quantitative expertise through Applied Probability, Statistical Methods in Insurance and Finance, Stochastic Modelling in Insurance and Finance, and Financial Computing in R. Optional choices in the final year include Mathematics of Machine Learning, Game Theory, and a Mathematics Internship.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB IB: 32 points overall with no score less than 4 including 6 in HL Mathematics, or pass the IB Diploma plus 6,5,5 in three HL subjects (including 6 in HL Mathematics). BTEC: D*DD in relevant diploma, when combined with A Level Mathematics grade A.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 91%: 73 offers from 80 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 30 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 120 students who started
- Continued on course: 96%
- Left higher education: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 84%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 71%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 485 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 49%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 14%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 7%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 110 students who started
- A levels: 21%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 79%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- This course is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) and meets the educational requirements for the Chartered Mathematician (CMath) designation. It is also recognised as meeting the educational requirements for IMA membership at the appropriate level, from Student Member to Fellow.
- Accredited by the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) for the purpose of eligibility for Graduate Statistician status.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- INTRODUCTION TO STUDY AND RESEARCH IN MATHEMATICS
- MATHEMATICAL IT SKILLS
- PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE
- PROBABILITY
- LINEAR ALGEBRA AND GEOMETRY
- CORPORATE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FOR NON-SPECIALIST STUDENTS
- FINANCIAL REPORTING AND FINANCE (NON-SPECIALIST)
- DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
- STATISTICS
- FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS
- OPERATIONAL RESEARCH: LINEAR AND CONVEX METHODS
- METRIC SPACES AND CALCULUS
- NUMERICAL METHODS
- BECOMING ENTREPRENEURIAL
- APPLIED PROBABILITY
- STATISTICAL METHODS IN INSURANCE AND FINANCE
- STOCHASTIC MODELLING IN INSURANCE AND FINANCE
- FINANCIAL COMPUTING IN R
- FURTHER METHODS OF APPLIED MATHEMATICS
- APPLIED STOCHASTIC MODELS
- THEORY OF STATISTICAL INFERENCE
- LINEAR STATISTICAL MODELS
- NETWORKS IN THEORY AND PRACTICE
- STOCHASTIC THEORY AND METHODS IN DATA SCIENCE
- MATHEMATICS OF MACHINE LEARNING
- GAME THEORY
- MATHEMATICS INTERNSHIP
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mathematics with Finance at University of Liverpool earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £37,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £47,000. The £37,500 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Mathematics with Finance at University of Liverpool 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 Mathematics with Finance at University of Liverpool?
92% 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 at University of Liverpool?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 128 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Mathematics with Finance at University of Liverpool?
91% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 73 offers from 80 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Mathematics with Finance at University of Liverpool accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. This course is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) and meets the educational requirements for the Chartered Mathematician (CMath) designation. It is also recognised as meeting the educational requirements for IMA membership at the appropriate level, from Student Member to Fellow. Accredited by the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) for the purpose of eligibility for Graduate Statistician status.
Does BSc Mathematics with Finance at University of Liverpool include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Mathematics with Finance at University of Liverpool?
96% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.