BSc Financial Mathematics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Financial Mathematics, a mathematics degree centred on analytical and statistical approaches to financial theory and economics. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Financial Analysis, and Policy Analysis. The course is available as a three-year full-time programme or a four-year option incorporating a professional placement year, with no prior economics or finance knowledge required at entry. The first year establishes core foundations through Principles of Macroeconomics, Principles of Microeconomics, Analysis I, Calculus I, Linear Algebra and Geometry I, Introductory Probability and Statistics, and Linear Algebra and Geometry II. The second year progresses with Intermediate Macroeconomics, Intermediate Microeconomics, Introduction to Financial Economics, Analysis II, Calculus II, Probability Theory, Mechanics, Complex Analysis, and ODEs and Calculus of Variations. The final year involves advanced compulsory study in Financial Economics and Asset Pricing, Stochastic Methods in Finance, Corporate Finance and Derivatives, Linear Differential Equations, and Computational Methods in Finance. Students may also tailor their studies by selecting from optional modules such as Algebra, Economics of the Financial System, Graph Theory, Applied Statistics, Introduction to Differential Geometry, Dynamical Systems, Asymptotic Methods, Operational Research, Developments in Macroeconomics, Developments in Microeconomics, Analytical Dynamics, Statistical Modelling, Elements of Topology, Medical Statistics, Studies in Science and Mathematics Education, Advanced Complex Analysis, Vibrations and Waves, Game Theory, Mathematical Biology, Industrial Economics, Central Banking and Financial Crises, and the University-wide Language Programme.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA/A*AB including A in Maths or AAB including AB in Maths and Further Maths We recognise the benefit of STEP/MAT/TMUA in demonstrating your aptitude to study Mathematics at a higher level but do not include it as part of any conditions of offer. IB: 37 (6,6,6 HL) including HL Maths BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: D*DD plus A level Maths at Grade A BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: D*D plus A level Maths at Grade A BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D* plus two A levels at Grades AA including Maths
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 92%: 107 offers from 116 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 88%
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 52 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 58%
- Working and studying: 18%
- Further study: 11%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 24%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 18%
- Information Technology Professionals: 11%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 8%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 165 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 19%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 22%
- South East: 17%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Analysis I
- Calculus I
- Linear Algebra and Geometry I
- Introductory Probability and Statistics
- Linear Algebra and Geometry II
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Introduction to Financial Economics
- Analysis II
- Calculus II
- Probability Theory
- Mechanics
- Complex Analysis
- ODEs and Calculus of Variations
- Financial Economics and Asset Pricing
- Stochastic Methods in Finance
- Corporate Finance and Derivatives
- Linear Differential Equations
- Computational Methods in Finance
- Algebra
- Economics of the Financial System
- Graph Theory
- Applied Statistics
- Introduction to Differential Geometry
- Dynamical Systems
- Asymptotic Methods
- Operational Research
- Developments in Macroeconomics
- Developments in Microeconomics
- Analytical Dynamics
- Statistical Modelling
- Elements of Topology
- Medical Statistics
- Studies in Science and Mathematics Education
- Advanced Complex Analysis
- Vibrations and Waves
- Game Theory
- Mathematical Biology
- Industrial Economics
- Central Banking and Financial Crises
- University-wide Language Programme
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Financial Mathematics at Loughborough University earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £43,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,500 and £55,000. The £43,000 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Financial Mathematics at Loughborough University do next?
87% 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 Loughborough University?
91% 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 Loughborough University?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 153 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Financial Mathematics at Loughborough University?
92% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 107 offers from 116 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
How many students continue on BSc Financial Mathematics at Loughborough University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.