BSc Financial Mathematics at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

Develop an understanding of the tools, principles and practices of the finance industry with our BSc Financial Mathematics course. Gain the numerical skills and specialist knowledge needed for a career in finance.

Faculty: School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences | Department: School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First-year core modules include Introduction to University Mathematics, which consolidates A-level material, and Geometry, Matrices and Multivariate Calculus.

Career pathways

You won’t be short of career options with a degree in mathematics from Sheffield. Our courses are designed to give you the skills that will help you succeed. Employers hire our graduates because of their ability to analyse problems and reach a solution in a clear, precise and logical way.

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Entry requirements

Standard offer, 2027-28 entry (UCAS GN13): A Levels: AAA including Maths A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification AAB, including A in Maths + A in the EPQ; AAB, including A in Maths + B in A Level Further Maths International Baccalaureate 36, with 6 in HL Maths (Analysis and Approaches); 34, with 6 in HL Maths (Analysis and Approaches), and A in the Extended Essay BTEC Extended Diploma D*DD in Engineering with Distinctions in all Maths units BTEC Diploma DD + A in A Level Maths T Level Not accepted Scottish Highers + Advanced Higher/s AAAAB + A in Maths Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels A + AA, including Maths Access to HE Diploma Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 39 at Distinction (to include 12 Maths units), and 6 at Merit Other requirements: We will give your application additional consideration if you have passed the Sixth Term Examination Paper (STEP), STEP 2 or STEP 3, at grade 3 or above. We do not consider STEP results in place of a third A Level International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component (GCSE English Language grade 4/C or an alternative acceptable English language qualification also accepted). Applicants eligible for the Access Sheffield contextual scheme receive a lower offer.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard annual undergraduate tuition fee for new home students; reduced for year abroad/placement years. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years

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