BSc Finance and Mathematics
Royal Holloway, University of London
About this course
The BSc in Finance and Mathematics is an undergraduate degree that combines economic theory, financial markets and mathematical methods. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Financial Analysis, and Policy Analysis. Students can choose to undertake an optional placement year or spend a year abroad. The first year covers core foundations through Calculus I, Introduction to Pure Mathematics, Statistical Methods 1, and Applied Economics and Policy. The second year progresses through Financial Markets and Institutions, Probability Theory, Macroeconomics, and Microeconomics, alongside optional modules in areas such as Scientific Programming and Complex Analysis. The final year focuses on advanced topics including Financial Mathematics I, Financial Mathematics II, and Financial Economics 1, with further optional study available in modules such as Advanced Econometrics I and Corporate Finance. Students may also undertake an independent project or a dissertation in economics during their final year.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB-BBB (Required subjects: A-level Mathematics at grade A We require English Language and Mathematics GCSE at grade 4 (C)) IB: 6,6,5 - 5,5,5 at Higher Level or 34-30 points overall including either 6 HL Maths: Analysis & Approaches or 7 HL Maths: Applications & Interpretation.
What students say
Based on about 99 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 38 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 17%
- Further study: 6%
- Unemployed: 13%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Finance Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 51%
- South East: 32%
- South West: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 230 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 8%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Calculus I
- Introduction to Pure Mathematics
- Statistical Methods 1
- Applied Economics and Policy
- Employability 1
- Principles of Economics
- Calculus II
- Linear Algebra I
- Academic Integrity
- Financial Markets and Institutions
- Probability Theory
- Employability 2
- Macroeconomics
- Microeconomics
- Statistical Methods 2
- Complex Analysis
- Ordinary Differential Equations and Fourier Analysis
- Scientific Programming
- Linear Algebra II
- Ring Theory
- Vector Calculus
- Financial Mathematics I
- Employability 3
- Financial Mathematics II
- Financial Economics 1
- Financial Economics 2
- Advanced Econometrics I
- Advanced Topics in Game Theory
- Corporate Finance
- Data Analysis with Matlab
- Dissertation in Economics
- Economics of Inequality
- Group Theory
- Philosophy of Economics
- Inference
- Topology
- Mathematics Project
- Behavioural Economics
- Economics of Warfare 2
- Environmental Economics
- Financial Econometrics with Data Science
- Labour Economics
- Markov Chains and Applications
- Monetary Economics
- Non-Linear Dynamic Systems
- Number Theory
- Personnel Economics
- Public Economics
- Quantum Information and Coding
- Topics in Development Economics
- Topics in Economic History
- Topics in Game Theory
- Understanding Financial Crises
- Advanced Econometrics II
- Combinatorics
- Economics of the European Union
- Industrial Economics 1
- Industrial Economics 2
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Finance and Mathematics at Royal Holloway, University of London earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £30,000 after 3 years, £45,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £35,000 and £59,000. The £45,500 median after five years is £6,000 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Finance and Mathematics at Royal Holloway, University of London do next?
82% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Finance and Mathematics at Royal Holloway, University of London?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Finance and Mathematics at Royal Holloway, University of London?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 115 UCAS points.
Does BSc Finance and Mathematics at Royal Holloway, University of London 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 Finance and Mathematics at Royal Holloway, University of London?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.