BSc Financial Mathematics and Statistics
London School of Economics and Political Science
About this course
The BSc in Financial Mathematics and Statistics is a degree programme focused on the quantitative methods used in financial decisions and investments. Core topics include Statistics and Mathematical Modelling. Students may also choose to complete an optional year abroad during their studies. The first year covers core foundations through Microeconomics I, Macroeconomics I, Mathematical Methods, and Elementary Statistical Theory. The second year introduces principles of finance, real analysis, and probability and distribution theory alongside Further Mathematical Methods (Calculus). The final year advances into specialist areas with modules such as Risk Management and Modelling, Derivatives, Computational Methods in Financial Mathematics, and Financial Statistics, plus outside options.
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Entry requirements
A-levels: A*AA, with an A* in Mathematics. Where it's offered by your school or college, AS- or A-level Further Mathematics is expected to be taken and a grade A achieved. IB Diploma: 39 points overall, including 766 at higher level, with 7 in Mathematics: analysis and approaches.
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 99%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 30%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 30%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- 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 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 70%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Microeconomics I
- Macroeconomics I
- Mathematical Methods
- Elementary Statistical Theory
- Mathematical Proof and Analysis
- Abstract Mathematics and Algorithms
- The LSE Course
- Principles of Finance I
- Principles of Finance II
- Further Mathematical Methods (Calculus)
- Further Mathematical Methods (Linear Algebra)
- Probability and Distribution Theory
- Statistical Inference
- Real Analysis
- Introduction to Pricing, Hedging and Optimization
- Risk Management and Modelling
- Derivatives
- Computational Methods in Financial Mathematics
- Financial Statistics
- Outside options to the value of one unit
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Financial Mathematics and Statistics at London School of Economics and Political Science earn?
The median salary is £40,000 after 15 months, £41,500 after 3 years, £57,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £45,000 and £75,500. The £57,000 median after five years is £17,500 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Financial Mathematics and Statistics at London School of Economics and Political Science 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 Financial Mathematics and Statistics at London School of Economics and Political Science?
95% 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 and Statistics at London School of Economics and Political Science?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 39 points in the IB. The average entrant had 197 UCAS points.
Does BSc Financial Mathematics and Statistics at London School of Economics and Political Science include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Financial Mathematics and Statistics at London School of Economics and Political Science?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.