BSc (Hons) Financial Mathematics at Loughborough University

Programme overview

Combine mathematics and finance to develop the skills sought by banks and institutions worldwide. Mathematics plays a crucial role in the financial services industry. Our Financial Mathematics BSc degree prepares you for a rewarding career in banking and finance with essential knowledge of financial matters and the underpinning mathematics.

Faculty: School of Science | Department: Mathematical Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year | Study mode: full-time; optional placement year (sandwich) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Loughborough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This module aims to provide a sound, basic understanding of modern macroeconomics, its historical development and its application to theoretical and real-world problems, using diagrams, simple mathematics and writing. Year 1 compulsory modules: Principles of Macroeconomics, Principles of Microeconomics, Analysis I, Calculus I, Linear Algebra and Geometry I, Introductory Probability and Statistics, Linear Algebra and Geometry II.

Career pathways

A degree in mathematics opens the door to a wide variety of careers, particularly roles in which analytical skills, logic, reasoning, problem-solving and high levels of numeracy are prized. The vast scope and array of applications for mathematics means that your mathematics degree can lead to a number of rewarding careers working for diverse organisations within commerce, banking and finance, management and industry - anywhere that numerical abilities, logical thinking, analytical skills and the ability to communicate numerical data effectively are valued.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical A level offer: AAA/A*AB including A in Maths or AAB including AB in Maths and Further Maths; We recognise the benefit of STEP/MAT/TMUA in demonstrating your aptitude to study Mathematics at a higher level but do not include it as part of any conditions of offer. Typical IB offer: 37 (6,6,6 HL) including HL Maths. Typical BTEC offer: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: D*DD plus A level Maths at Grade A; BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: D*D plus A level Maths at Grade A. GCSE: GCSE English Language grade 4/C. Selection: Applicants are usually selected solely on the basis of their UCAS application, but in exceptional cases, an interview may be required. Ghana (WASSCE): Students taking the WASSCE will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year. Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). full-time, per academic year Source

International applicants: GBP 25,500 a year (2027/28). full-time, per academic year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/

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