BSc Mathematics and Finance
About this course
BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Finance is an undergraduate degree blending mathematics and economics. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Financial Analysis. The first year establishes core knowledge through Foundations and Calculus, Principles of Economics, and Introduction to Finance. The second year progresses with Corporate Finance, Econometric Analysis, and Statistical Inference and Linear Models, alongside optional choices such as Microeconomic Theory and Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy. The final year focuses on advanced concepts via compulsory modules including Mathematical Finance in Discrete Time, Commodity Markets and Derivative Securities, and The Structure and Regulation of Financial Markets. Students can further tailor their studies in the final year by selecting from a broad range of optional modules spanning statistical data science, economic theory, and financial econometrics.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA including Mathematics IB: 36 points, including 6 in Mathematics at Higher Level (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations). BTEC: DDD plus grade A in A level Mathematics (or equivalent qualification) We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. For example: Distinction, Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Diploma plus A in A Level Mathematics Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate plus AA at A level including Mathematics Distinction, Distinction in 2 BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificates plus A in A Level Mathematics
What students say
Based on about 143 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 50 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 67%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 9%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 280 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 12%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 45%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundations and Calculus
- Introduction to Probability and Statistics
- Principles of Economics
- Multivariable Calculus and Matrices
- Data, Evidence and Policy
- Introduction to Finance
- Probability and Markov Chains
- Corporate Finance
- Statistical Inference and Linear Models
- Econometric Analysis
- Microeconomic Theory
- Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy
- Linear Algebra
- Mathematical Finance in Discrete Time
- Commodity Markets and Derivative Securities
- Mathematical Finance in Continuous Time
- The Structure and Regulation of Financial Markets
- Statistical Data Science
- Cryptography
- Operations Research
- Numerical Analysis
- Survival Analysis and Generalised Linear Models
- Decision Theory and Bayesian Statistics
- Advanced Regression and Multivariate Analysis
- Time Series
- Contemporary Economic Issues and Analysis
- Macroeconomics: Topics in Theory for Policy
- Game Theory
- Monetary Economics
- Political Economics
- Financial and Time-Series Econometrics
- Bubbles, Panics and Crashes
- Health Economics
- International Economics
- Applied Econometrics
- Advanced Topics in Microeconomic Theory
- Experimental and Behavioural Economics
- Economics of Social Policy
- Labour Economics
- International Economic Growth & Development
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mathematics and Finance at University of York earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £35,500 after 3 years, £51,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £38,000 and £63,000. The £51,000 median after five years is £11,500 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Mathematics and Finance at University of York do next?
87% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Mathematics and Finance at University of York?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Mathematics and Finance at University of York?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 136 UCAS points.
Does BSc Mathematics and Finance at University of York include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Mathematics and Finance at University of York?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.