BSc Mathematics with Finance
About this course
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with Finance, a mathematics degree centred on mathematical and financial applications within the broader subject area of Mathematics and Accounting and Finance. Core topics include Programming, Signal Processing, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Environmental Analysis, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The curriculum culminates in a compulsory research project. The first year covers foundational principles through Calculus I, Computational Mathematics, Introduction to Statistics, and Principles of Macroeconomics. The second year introduces core concepts in economic analysis and probability via modules such as Analysis, Intermediate Microeconomics, Statistical Inference, and Stochastic Processes. The final year focuses on specialized financial applications through Futures and Options, International Banking, and Mathematical Finance. Optional modules in the final year allow students to explore topics such as Actuarial Mathematics I, Machine Learning, and Mathematical Biology.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA or AABB including Mathematics (grade A) IB: Pass, with 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6 points from Higher Level Mathematics (Preferred Mathematics module is Analysis and Approaches, but Applications and Interpretation is also considered)
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What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 21 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 20%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 40%
- South East: 35%
- South West: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 45%
- Foundation course: 45%
- A degree: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Calculus I
- Calculus II
- Computational Mathematics
- Core Skills for Mathematicians I
- First Year Mathematics Workshop
- Introduction to Statistics
- Linear Algebra I
- Linear Algebra II
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Accounting and Finance for Non-Specialists
- Analysis
- Core Skills for Mathematicians II
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Partial Differential Equations
- Statistical Inference
- Statistical Modelling I
- Stochastic Processes
- Futures and Options
- International Banking
- Mathematical Finance
- Mathematics Project
- Actuarial Mathematics I
- Actuarial Mathematics II
- Advanced Fluid Dynamics
- Advanced Partial Differential Equations
- Algebraic Topology
- Complex Analysis
- Complex and Integral Transform Methods
- Computational Statistical Inference
- Design and Analysis of Experiments
- Further Number Theory and Cryptography
- Galois Theory
- Geometry and Data
- Hilbert Spaces
- Learning and Teaching Mathematics
- Machine Learning
- Mathematical Biology
- Mathematical Programming
- Numerical Partial Differential Equations
- Optimization
- Relativity, Black Holes and Cosmology
- Statistical Methods in Insurance
- Statistical Modelling II
- Structure and Dynamics of Networks
- Survival Models
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mathematics with Finance at University of Southampton earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £39,500 after 3 years, £53,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £40,500 and £64,000. The £53,000 median after five years is £13,500 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Mathematics with Finance at University of Southampton 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 Southampton?
81% 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 Southampton?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.
Is BSc Mathematics with Finance at University of Southampton accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
How many students continue on BSc Mathematics with Finance at University of Southampton?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.