BSc Mathematics with Finance
About this course
BSc Honours in Mathematics and Accounting and Finance. Core topics include Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Programming, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The majority of modules are in mathematics and statistics, supplemented by accountancy and corporate finance. Financial modules include Asset Pricing and Portfolio Investment and Money and Banking.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: 34 points
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 98%: 61 offers from 62 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 78%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 61%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 550 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 14%
- North West: 15%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 12%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 32%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- This course is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) and meets the educational requirements for the Chartered Mathematician (CMath) designation when followed by either: a) Further study at master’s level (FHEQ level 7), or b) Work-based training and experience to reach an equivalent level of competence. It is also recognised as meeting the educational requirements for IMA membership at the appropriate level, from Student Member to Fellow.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Financial Accounting
- Introduction to Management Accounting and Finance
- Introductory Algebra
- Real Analysis
- Introduction to Probability and Statistics
- Introductory Calculus and Differential Equations
- Multivariable Calculus
- Responsible Corporate Finance
- Statistical Inference
- Regression
- Interpreting Company Accounts
- Frontiers in Data Science A
- Asset Pricing and Portfolio Investment
- Money and Banking
- Linear Algebra
- Complex Analysis
- Groups and Rings
- Curves and Surfaces
- Coding Theory
- Numerical Methods with Python
- Stochastic Processes
- Data Visualisation
- Probability
- Principles of Quantum Mechanics
- Vector Calculus
- Differential Equations, Transforms and Waves
- Fluid Dynamics I
- Mathematical Biology
- Case Studies in Finance, Accounting and Business
- International Financial Management
- Stochastic Financial Modelling
- Clinical Trials
- Decision Modelling for Health Data Science
- Topics in Medical Statistics and Health Data Science
- Curves and Surfaces
- Coding Theory
- Numerical Methods with Python
- Global Education in Mathematics and Statistics
- Group Theory
- Linear Analysis
- Matrix Analysis
- Metric Spaces and Topology
- Number Theory and Cryptography
- Matrix Representations of Groups
- Experimental Design
- Foundations of Machine Learning
- Extreme Value Theory
- Time Series
- Survival Analysis
- Statistical Genetics
- Mathematical Statistics
- Statistical Modelling
- Bayesian Statistics and Decision Theory
- Markov Processes
- Principles of Quantum Mechanics
- Mathematical Biology
- Advanced Quantum Mechanics
- Classical Fields
- Quantum Information
- Methods for Differential Equations
- Fluid Dynamics II
- Relativity and Fundamental Particles
- Hydrodynamic and Climate Instabilities
- Variational Methods and Lagrangian Dynamics
- Career Development for final year students
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mathematics with Finance at Newcastle University earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £45,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,500 and £60,000. The £45,000 median after five years is £5,500 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Mathematics with Finance at Newcastle University 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 Newcastle University?
78% 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 Newcastle University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 149 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Mathematics with Finance at Newcastle University?
98% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 61 offers from 62 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Mathematics with Finance at Newcastle University accredited?
Yes. This course is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) and meets the educational requirements for the Chartered Mathematician (CMath) designation when followed by either: a) Further study at master’s level (FHEQ level 7), or b) Work-based training and experience to reach an equivalent level of competence. It is also recognised as meeting the educational requirements for IMA membership at the appropriate level, from Student Member to Fellow.
Does BSc Mathematics with Finance at Newcastle University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Mathematics with Finance at Newcastle University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.