Financial Mathematics (with placement year) BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Financial Mathematics (with placement year) BSc (Hons)
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.
If you wish to gain the skills and knowledge for a career in banking, finance, accounting or economics, our Financial Mathematics BSc (Hons) degree provides thorough training in aspects of both financial matters and the relevant mathematics.
There are a range of modules in economics, finance and mathematics, including specia...
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.<br/><br/>If you wish to gain the skills and knowledge for a career in banking, finance, accounting or economics, our Financial Mathematics BSc (Hons) degree provides thorough training in aspects of both financial matters and the relevant mathematics.<br/><br/>There are a range of modules in economics, finance and mathematics, including specialist modules that deal directly with the applications of mathematics in finance.<br/><br/>Through a comprehensive course that includes modules in probability theory, stochastic processes, statistical modelling, corporate finance, and asset pricing, our Financial Mathematics degree will equip you with an understanding of methodologies and techniques that are essential for jobs in banking and finance.<br/><br/>No prior knowledge of economics or finance is necessary as the course provides a comprehensive introduction to macro and microeconomics and the principles of finance.<br/>No prior knowledge of economics or finance is necessary as the course provides a comprehensive introduction to macro and microeconomics and the principles of finance.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
28/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
GNC3
Institution Code
L79
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 Credits overall including 45 at Level 3. Please obtain: 23D, remaining credits at merit, plus A-Level Maths grade A
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
37
37 (6,6,6 HL) including HL Maths or 37 (7,6,5 HL) including 7 in HL Maths
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*DD
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: D*DD plus A Level Maths at Grade A
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
We accept a wide range of international qualifications for entry as outlined on our website – please view the individual course typical offers on our website and choose Ireland in the Country/region drop-down field for more information.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language grade 4/C
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*D
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: D*D plus A Level Maths at Grade A
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,A
AA including Maths, plus Highers at AAB in three other subjects
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
This qualification is accepted in combination with other qualifications. For details please contact Loughborough University
Extended Project
We recognise the benefit of the Extended Project in developing independent research and critical thinking skills. We would consider this as evidence of motivation to study a specific subject in more depth, and while we do not generally include it as part of our offer conditions, it may be used to further consider an application upon receipt of final examination results. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D*
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate D* plus two A Levels at Grades AA including Maths
A level
A,A,A
A*,A,B
AAA including Maths or A*AB including A* in Maths We recognise the benefit of STEP/MAT/TMUA in demonstrating your aptitude to study Mathematics at a higher level. While we do not generally include them as part of our offer conditions, they may be used to further consider an application upon receipt of final examination results.
T Level
More information can be found on our website at https://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Applicants taking the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma will be asked to achieve the A level requirements for their course as part of their qualification. The Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted alongside two A levels providing individual course entry and subject requirements are met. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £23,950 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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