BSc (Hons) Financial Mathematics at University of Surrey

Our BSc Financial Mathematics degree equips you with a strong mathematical and statistical foundation, helping to prepare you for roles in areas such as quantitative analysis, risk management, financial modelling, and investment banking. Our Financial Mathematics degrees provide you with the ideal preparation for a career in finance around pricing, risk and markets or in other dynamic, exciting fields including data science and machine learning, tech and software engineering, modelling and research.

Department: School of Mathematics and Physics  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement year  |  Study mode: full-time (optional placement year)  |  Intake: September 2027 (UCAS N300)  |  Location: Guildford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our unique course is approximately one-third core statistics, one-third mathematics, and one-third economics and finance. You’ll study topics such as analysis of shares, equities, cash flows and interest rates, and the principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics, while gaining a strong foundation across the fundamentals of mathematics. In Year 1, you will also develop mathematical programming skills using Python, which will be further developed in Year 2, and gain experience with R programming. Year 1 core modules include Introductory Economics, Calculus, Algebra, Probability and Statistics, Principles of Microeconomics, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Programming and Professional Skills, Multivariable Calculus.

Career pathways

Many start their careers with some of the most sought-after employers in the UK or further afield in roles such as actuarial analyst, credit risk analyst, financial analyst and junior management accountant. As well as being designed to meet the needs of future employers, our degree gives you a solid foundation to pursue further study in mathematics or scientific research.

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