BSc Mathematics, Statistics & Finance
About this course
BSc in Mathematics, Statistics and Finance. Core topics include programming, data analysis, statistics, mathematical modelling, financial analysis, and accounting. Students undertake a finance dissertation involving independent research and statistical analysis. The degree is relevant to those pursuing the actuarial profession.
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Entry requirements
A level: Standard entry requirements*: Year 1 entry: BBB (Maths, GCSE English Language 6/B or English Literature 6/B) Year 2 entry: ABB (Maths A, business subject B, GCSE English Language 6/B or English Literature 6/B) IB: Standard entry requirements*: Year 1 entry: 30 (Mathematics HL5, English SL6) Year 2 entry: 32 (Mathematics HL6, English SL6)
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What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 98%
- Assessment and feedback: 100%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
Most common jobs
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 35%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 13%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 78%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
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
- Accredited by the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) for the purpose of eligibility for Graduate Statistician status.
Modules
- Mathematical Foundations
- Calculus 1
- Introduction to Geometry & Algebra
- Introduction to Finance & Financial Analysis
- Essential Statistics
- Data Analysis & Presentation
- Linear Algebra & Differential Equations
- Advanced Calculus
- Probability & Statistical Inference
- Mathematical & Statistical Computing
- Business Finance
- Portfolio Management & Security Analysis
- Applied Linear Algebra
- Regression Modelling
- Treasury Management & Derivatives
- Advanced Corporate Finance & Financial Markets
- Numerical Analysis
- Statistical Inference
- Experimental Design
- Survey Design & Analysis
- Stochastic Processes
- Partial Differential Equations
- Communicating Mathematics & Statistics
- Finance Dissertation
- Statistical Modelling & Analysis
- Applied Statistics in Society
- Medical Statistics
- Modelling & Simulation with Applications to Financial Derivatives
- Finite Element Methods for Boundary Value Problems & Approximations
- Mathematical Biology & Marine Population Modelling
- Mathematical Introduction to Networks
- Sustainability Accounting: Theory and Practice
- Asset Pricing
- Corporate Financing
- Corporate Investment
- Financial Quantitative Methods
- Behavioural Finance
- International Financial Management
- Advanced Derivatives
- Sustainable Business: A Finance & Accounting Perspective
- Data Textual Analytics for Accounting & Finance
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mathematics, Statistics & Finance at University of Strathclyde earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £32,500 after 3 years, £45,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £36,000 and £57,500. The £45,000 median after five years is £5,500 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Mathematics, Statistics & Finance at University of Strathclyde 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, Statistics & Finance at University of Strathclyde?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Mathematics, Statistics & Finance at University of Strathclyde?
The average entrant had 204 UCAS points.
Is BSc Mathematics, Statistics & Finance at University of Strathclyde accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) for the purpose of eligibility for Graduate Statistician status.
Does BSc Mathematics, Statistics & Finance at University of Strathclyde include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Mathematics, Statistics & Finance at University of Strathclyde?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.