BSc Financial Mathematics with foundation year
About this course
BSc (Hons) Financial Mathematics with foundation year, a mathematics degree focusing on analytical methods for financial applications. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The course begins with a foundation year designed to build baseline competence before progressing to advanced financial mathematics. The foundation year establishes core knowledge through compulsory modules including Mathematics A, Computer Laboratory, Advanced Mathematics And Computing A, and Principles Of Engineering & Physical Science. Students also study Mathematics B, Advanced Mathematics And Computing B, and Physics A. Additional optional modules such as Chemistry, Physics B, and Introduction To Computer Science And Cluster Computing allow learners to tailor their foundational studies according to their specific interests.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC. / Required subjects: Grade C in Mathematics. IB: 29 / Required subjects: Mathematics Analysis and Approaches HL4/SL6 or Mathematics Applications and Interpretations HL4. BTEC: MMM. Additionally, A-level Mathematics grade C.
What students say
Based on about 33 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Customer service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 135 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 31%
- South East: 47%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Mathematics A
- Computer Laboratory
- Advanced Mathematics And Computing A
- Principles Of Engineering & Physical Science
- Mathematics B
- Advanced Mathematics And Computing B
- Physics A
- Chemistry
- Physics B
- Introduction To Computer Science And Cluster Computing
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Financial Mathematics with foundation year at University of Surrey earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £34,000 after 3 years, £44,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £35,500 and £56,000. The £44,000 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Financial Mathematics with foundation year at University of Surrey 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 with foundation year at University of Surrey?
91% 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 with foundation year at University of Surrey?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 123 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Financial Mathematics with foundation year at University of Surrey?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.