BSc (Hons) Mathematics, Statistics & Finance at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

A joint Honours degree combining mathematics and statistics with finance, with an emphasis on statistical techniques in data analysis and mathematical modelling. It provides a good basis for entering the actuarial profession. Mathematics and Statistics account for at least half of each course, with the remainder in Finance.

Faculty: Faculty of Science | Department: Mathematics & Statistics | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Years 1 and 2 cover core mathematical methods, probability and statistical inference, mathematical and statistical computing and business subjects. Years 3 and 4 offer mathematics, statistics and finance modules, with an Honours project in any of the three areas.

Career pathways

Graduates work across manufacturing, the actuarial, accountancy and banking professions, commerce, government, consultancy and education, and many become financial analysts, accountants, operations analysts, treasury analysts, auditors and management trainees.

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Entry requirements

Highers (standard): Year 1 entry AABB or ABBBC (Maths A, English C; Advanced Higher Maths recommended); minimum entry BBBB including Maths at B, English at C and 70% in Strathclyde Summer School Mathematics, or ABBB (Maths A, English C). Advanced Highers: Year 2 entry AAB (including Maths A and Accounting or Economics A). A Levels: Year 1 entry BBB (Maths, GCSE English Language or Literature 6/B); Year 2 entry ABB (Maths A, business subject B, same GCSEs). IB: Year 1 entry 30 (Mathematics HL5, English SL6); Year 2 entry 32 (Mathematics HL6, English SL6). HNC: Year 1 entry relevant HNC with strong mathematical content, B in the Graded Unit, plus Higher Maths at A or 70% in Strathclyde Summer School Mathematics. Deferred entry accepted. Faculty of Science: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5 (other accepted tests listed by the university).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Rest of UK (England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland) rate for full-time undergraduate programmes; Scotland-domiciled fee to be confirmed by the Scottish Funding Council Source

International applicants: GBP 22,750 a year (2026/27). Overseas fee, tuition only, full-time per academic year. Source

Intake: September 2027

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