BSc Mathematics with Finance

at University of Exeter

The modules we outline here provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.

Year 1

In addition to taking core modules in Mathematics, you’ll learn about the operation of financial markets and will gain an understanding of the role of economics in business and in public and private decision making.
 

• Mathematical Structures
• Mathematical Methods
• Introduction to Finance
• Economics I
• Economics II
• Free Choice of Business School Module
• Foundations

Year 2

In your second year you’ll study two core modules in Finance, gaining a deeper understanding of the tools used in microeconomic analysis. You’ll also have the opportunity to choose from several optional modules in Mathematics including Vector Calculus and Algebra.
 

• Microeconomics II
• Financial Markets and Decisions I

Placement year (if taken)
If you choose the ‘with a Year in Industry’ variant of this degree, your placement will take place in the third year of this four year degree. 

Final year

In your final year you’ll study one compulsory module in Finance, learning about the theory of decision-making, as well as having the freedom to choose modules in Mathematics from across the department. 30 credits may be chosen from outside the areas of mathematics and accounting.
 

• Financial Markets and Decisions 2

A-Level
 

• AAA-AAB
• GCE AL Maths grade A Candidates may offer GCE AL Maths, Pure Maths or Further Maths.

IB
 

• 36/666-34/665
• HL6 in Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches)

BTEC
 

• DDD
• Applicants studying a BTEC Extended Diploma will also require GCE AL Maths grade A

GCSE
 

• 4 or C    
• Grade 4/C in GCSE English language

Access to HE
 

• 30 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit Grade
• 15 L3 credits at Distinction Grade in an acceptable Mathematics subject area

Contextual Offer
 

• A-Level: ABB-ABC
• IB: 32/655-30/555
• BTEC: DDM

• UK students: £9,250 per year
• International students: £22,500 per year

The broad-based skills acquired during your degree will give you an excellent grounding for a wide variety of careers, not only those related to Mathematics but also in wider fields. Examples of roles recent graduates are now working as include:
 

• Accountant
• Actuary
• Analyst Programmer
• Business Analyst
• Credit Risk Analyst
• Data Science Developer
• Investment Analyst
• Software Engineer
• Statistician
• Tax Manager