Financial Mathematics

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BSc (Hons) Financial Mathematics

Financial Mathematics BSc (Hons)

UCAS code: 351D (full-time), GN13 (sandwich)

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Level of study:

Undergraduate

Typical offer:

104 - 112 UCAS tariff points

Start date:

September 2027

Duration:

Three years full-time / four years with placement

Attendance:

Full-time, Placement year

Course delivery:

On-campus (Clifton Campus)

Accredited

Work placement opportunities

Study abroad opportunities

About this course

This course provides the perfect blend of learning. We’ll build your business and finance knowledge through real-world scenarios focusing on accountancy, financial modelling and economics, while underpinning this with a sound mathematics base in statistics, algebra and calculus.

It’s not only about learning the theory – it’s about the application too – and lots of it. There are plenty of opportunities for you to get hands-on in our cutting-edge facilities to try out your ideas.

Your final-year modules reflect the expertise and research of our staff, making sure you are learning the most current and relevant information. This course is also accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, which is a seal of approval from the professional body and will help you on your way to Chartered Mathematician status.

Foundation Year

We offer BSc (Hons) Financial Mathematics (with foundation year) which you can apply for if you don't meet the entry criteria for this course. See our course page for foundation modules.

Top 20 in the UK

for teaching quality in Mathematics (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026).

Join our Mathematics Society

to have the opportunity to take part in regular events hosted on campus by the local branch of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications.

of BSc (Hons) Financial Mathematics (FT) students were positive about the academic support on their course (National Student Survey 2026).

The financial services industry makes a significant contribution to the UK economy, and effective financial management is vital to the success of any business. That’s why skilled financial mathematicians are in such high demand. This course gives you a broad knowledge of financial mathematics in accountancy practice, the operations of financial markets, and the wider business environment, so that when you graduate you’ll have a solid but flexible knowledge base that will put you in a fantastic position to get the job that you want.

In Years One and Two you’ll explore a wide range of mathematical techniques and applications. Then, in your final year, you’ll get to choose a number of specialist modules depending on your own personal preferences and career aspirations.

Summer Research Placements

Take your learning beyond the classroom with a fully funded summer research placement. You'll work alongside expert researchers on cutting-edge projects, contributing to impactful research that tackles real-world challenges. Many projects are connected to our internationally recognised research activities, while some are supported by industry partners, giving you valuable experience of commercial collaborations and applied research. It's a fantastic way to develop your skills, strengthen your CV and discover where a career in research could take you. Placements are competitive and subject to availability.

Get ready to embark on an adventure with our study abroad programs at partner universities or by getting a work placement overseas. Both opportunities will boost your employability, build lifelong friendships, and allow you to experience the world in a whole new way.

Course accreditations

This course is also accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, which is a seal of approval from the professional body and will help you on your way to Chartered Mathematician status.

Module information

A standard full-time BSc (Hons) course is made up of 120 credits studied each year. Some courses may vary, however, and you can find information on the total number of credits achieved per module below.

Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll be studying throughout the

Year OneYear TwoOptional Placement YearFinal Year

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Calculus

The module aims to consolidate and extend previous knowledge of calculus, with emphasis on the underlying intuition of the techniques. Methods taught will include professional mathematical writing, definitions of limits and functions, differentiation and integration, from the fundamental principles, to integrating and differentiating complicated functions. This is then extended to multi-dimensional coordinate systems.

Finally, we will study ordinary differential equations, which describe changes in real-world systems. These will be solved by applying the techniques from the first part of the module. Overall, this module will underpin material that you will encounter in many subsequent modules, both in the same and other fields.

20 credits

Data Analysis

This module provides a foundation to data analysis and statistics, designed for students with no prior background in the subject. Using user-friendly statistical software, it offers a practical approach to exploring key concepts. Assessments are structured around work like experience, incorporating big data applications and global sustainability targets.

Beyond technical skills, the module fosters employability by developing teamwork, oral presentation abilities, and effective communication with non-specialist audiences. Beginning with data visualisation and fundamental statistical principles, it progresses to more advanced topics such as expectation and conditional probability, ensuring a solid foundation in statistical reasoning needed for the advance topics in higher years.

Introduction to Linear Algebra and Computation

Studying Linear Algebra gives you a great base knowledge you’ll use in many modules during your course. Concepts include complex numbers, vectors and matrices. Using mathematical software packages you’ll focus on computational and numerical methods that can be used to find approximate solutions to problems that cannot be solved analytically.

Introduction to Discrete Mathematics and its Applications

You’ll start by learning how to program using Python before investigating several problems in discrete mathematics. Working in groups, you’ll discover potential solutions, which will be formalised into algorithms that can be implemented in Python.

Introduction to Economics and Finance

This module is introduction to the concepts from Finance and Economics that support topics for the higher years of the course. Peer-learning and active collaborative work is in the core of the module. Familiarity with financial products like shares and bonds and the mechanisms of their trading are built on hands-on activities.

Several current topics related to national and international economies are also explored through examples and discussions. The module will explain key events in finance from a global economic perspective. By comparing international responses to market crashes we'll link policy decisions to economic theory. This will give you the basis to put forward your own economic approach to dealing with the issues we face today.

Accounting and Finance for Managers

Behind every business decision sits a set of numbers, and you'll learn to read them properly. You'll examine how businesses are financed and the limits that financing creates, how accounting profit is calculated, and how to identify the cash flows and break-even points relevant to a project decision. You'll build skills in budgeting, cash and working capital management, and financial statement construction, along with appraising long-term capital investments and valuing company shares.

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Differential Equations

This module develops your understanding of differential equations and how they can be used to model real-world systems. You'll explore advanced analytical and numerical solution techniques while gaining practical experience with tools such as MATLAB and LaTeX. Strengthen your computational, problem-solving and teamwork skills needed for higher-level mathematics and a range of technical careers.

Probability and Statistical Inference

Refine your statistical inference and modelling knowledge and develop essential computational and IT skills.

Mathematical Enterprise

In this module you’ll work in small teams to develop a plan for a new business or enterprise, using your mathematical skills to showcase the viability of your venture. This module is run in conjunction with local businesses.

Discrete-Time Financial Mathematics

Discrete-time mathematical models form the backbone of financial engineering and in this module you’ll explore how to use these models for derivatives pricing, evaluating risk, and portfolio management. You’ll use tools such as the arbitrage principle and binomial trees, and perform portfolio optimisation. This module is a blend of theory, hands-on problem solving and real-world case studies, through which you’ll develop the skills necessary for careers in quantitative finance, risk management, and investment.

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Linear Algebra and its Applications

This module will build your conceptual and technical background, and, in particular, work on vector spaces will be extended and generalised to linear transformations. You will be introduced to coding theory by applying linear algebra to linear codes.

Cryptography and Computational Complexity

Learn how to select and apply appropriate techniques and use computer programming and specialist mathematical software to help solve problems. You’ll look at the need to develop more and more sophisticated ways of protecting information through cryptography. Analyse the hardness and limitations of mathematical algorithms using computational complexity theory.

Corporate Financial Analysis

Every company tells a story about its own performance in its annual report, and you'll learn to read past the story to the numbers underneath. You'll examine the main financial statements alongside the narrative report, and learn to spot the gap between what a company says and what its accounts actually show. You'll identify who relies on these reports, from investors to regulators, and use them, alongside other sources like regulatory filings, to critically assess a company's financial performance and health.

Financial Management

This module assesses the value creation activity of organisations through their investment and financing strategies, focusing on finance theories and their application in practice. You will be equipped with the ability to analyse scenarios, case studies and actual companies with respect to financial management. You will also learn to evaluate alternative proposals and to communicate information to a business audience in an effective manner.

Optional year-long work placement. If you are not taking a placement, you will progress directly to your final year in year three.

Project and Professional Skills

Immerse yourself in a substantial mathematics project with dedicated support and supervision. The project will showcase your skills, knowledge, and problem-solving abilities. You’ll also take part in activities to explore your career options after graduation.

40 credits

Medical Statistics and Financial Modelling

The medical side will focus on clinical trial design (how to test novel drugs, when to use placebos etc.) and survival analysis (how we display fatality rates and compare survival chances). The financial side will look at Time Series modelling; the dark arts of using statistical models to predict envelopes for future stock performance! This model gets you to practically apply analytical skills in two of the big growth fields for Maths employment.

Continuous-Time Financial Mathematics

Continuing on the models and concept understanding from the discrete-time financial mathematics module, you will explore the Black-Scholes equation, including its advantages and limitations. You will examine various hedging strategies, understanding their theoretical foundations and practical implementations under market conditions.

Additionally, the module introduces non-insurance mathematics including ruin probability, a crucial metric in assessing financial risk of insurance models. Balancing theory with real-world data analysis, this course provides hands-on experience in applying mathematical techniques to financial problem-solving.

Experimental Design and Machine Learning

This module will show you how to get the most of real-life data. In the experimental design half, you’ll learn the methodology and techniques to design, conduct and analyse an experiment before applying statistical analysis to your results to ensure you get the best data possible. The machine learning half will show you how to get the most out of any dataset you may come across in your future career.

Stochastic Processes

Extend your understanding of probabilistic modelling to include stochastic processes and learn advanced techniques for investigating the behaviour of stochastic processes.

Linear Systems

You will continue your previous studies in linear algebra and differential and difference equations.

Optimisation

The optimisation is the art of optimal decision-making under constraints. This module introduces you to optimisation, focussing on the theoretical foundations of the subject, the practical modelling aspects, and the algorithm analysis and design.

Corporate Finance

This module evaluates the impact of financial decisions on investments, financing, and risk management, developing your critical analysis and evaluation skills. You'll study valuations of firms, merger and acquisitions, financial restructuring and risk theory.

Investment and Portfolio Management

This module examines appropriate Investment and Portfolio Management theory. You will have the opportunity to put this theory into practice principally via the construction and running of a portfolio of equities.

We regularly review our course content based on student and employer feedback to ensure they remain current and relevant. This may result in changes to module content or availability in future years. Optional modules will only run where there is sufficient demand. This will be determined on a case-by-case basis to protect the academic and student experience.

Student experience

Jordan Jackson

Financial Mathematics student

“I had visited NTU and had spoken to some friends who were studying at NTU. Their feedback was nothing but positive.”

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Tanaka Laura Mhuruyengwe

“NTU helped me achieve my goals and aspirations because of the exceptional and hands-on teaching staff at NTU”

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How you're taught

You’ll learn through a mix of:

lectures - covering the key theories

seminars - smaller-group sessions perfect for learning key skills and collaborative working

practical sessions - using our extensive range of industry-standard facilities

workshops - these include sessions where you’ll meet industry partners to learn about current software practices.

The rest of your time will be spent carrying out independent study such as reading textbooks and lecture notes, and working on exercises.

A placement year may be taken between year 2 and year 3 of study.

In your final year, you’ll also complete your final project with the support of your personal tutor.

Learn a new language

Alongside your study you also have the opportunity to learn a new language. The University Language Programme (ULP) is available to all students and gives you the option of learning a totally new language or improving the skills you already have. Find out more about the ULP.

How you're assessed

People excel in different ways, and we want everybody to have the best possible chance of success. That’s why we’ve adopted a range of assessment types, including:

coursework, including case studies, dissertation and other assignments

practical assessments, such as individual and group presentations, laboratory assessments and lab reports

exams and tests, including formal exams, written tests and multiple-choice.

Contact hours

For each 20-credit module, you’ll spend about 200 hours learning overall. Around 40 of those hours will be taught in lectures or seminars. The rest of the time is for independent study, reading, research, or working on assignments.

Who will teach you?

Nadia Chuzhanova

Hourly Paid Lecturer (Physics and Maths)

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Zuzana Hucki

Senior Lecturer

Zuzana Hucki - Lecturer in Mathematics

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James Hind

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Martin Nelson

Dr. Martin Nelson is a Senior Lecturer of Applied Mathematics at NTU, researcher of Mathematical Biology, complex immunology and multi-faceted bio systems.

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Colin Wilmott

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Entry requirements

UK students

Standard offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications including A-level or equivalent Maths grade C

Contextual offer: 104 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications including A-level or equivalent Maths grade C

To find out what qualifications have tariff points, please use our tariff calculator.

Additional requirements

Additional requirements for UK students

There are no additional requirements for this course.

Contextual offers

We consider every application in the context of your individual circumstances and educational background. This may include information about where you live, the school or college you attended, or experiences that may have shaped your educational journey. This is known as a contextual offer, and we use information provided through UCAS to help inform our decisions. By considering achievement in context, we can better recognise academic potential and ensure applicants are assessed as fairly and fully as possible.

Meeting our entry requirements

Hundreds of qualifications in the UK have UCAS Tariff points attached to specific grades, including A-levels, BTECs, T Levels and many more. You can use your grades and points from up to four different qualifications to meet our criteria. Enter your predicted or achieved grades into our Tariff calculator to find out how many points your qualifications are worth.

Other qualifications and experience

NTU welcomes applications from students with non-standard qualifications and learning backgrounds, either for year one entry or for advanced standing beyond the start of a course into year 2 or beyond.

We consider study and/or credit achieved from a similar course at another institution (otherwise known as credit transfer), vocational and professional qualifications, and broader work or life experience.

Our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy outlines the process and options available for this route. If you wish to apply via Recognition of Prior Learning, please contact the central Admissions and Enquiries Team who will be able to support you through the process.

Getting in touch

If you need more help or information, get in touch through our enquiry form.

International students

Academic entry requirements: 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications including A-level or equivalent Maths grade C. We accept equivalent qualifications from all over the world. Please check your international entry requirements by country.

English language requirements: See our English language requirements page for requirements for your subject and information on alternative tests and Pre-sessional English.

Additional international requirements

Additional requirements for international students

If you need help achieving the academic entry requirements, we offer a Foundation preparation course for this degree. The course is offered through our partner Nottingham Trent International College (NTIC) based on our City Campus.

English language requirements

View our English language requirements for all courses, including alternative English language tests and country qualifications accepted by the University.

If you need help achieving the language requirements, we offer a Pre-Sessional English for Academic Purposes course on our City campus which is an intensive preparation course for academic study at NTU.

If you have the right level of qualifications, you may be able to start your Bachelors degree at NTU in year 2 or year 3. This is called ‘advanced standing’ entry and is decided on a case-by case basis after our assessment of your qualifications and experience.

You can view our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy which outlines the process and options available, such as recognising experiential learning and credit transfer.

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Policies

We strive to make our admissions procedures as fair and clear as possible. To find out more about how we make offers, visit our admissions policies page.

Fees and funding

UK students - see the fees for this course, as well as information about funding and support.

£10,050 per year

Year abroad - £1,507

Placement year - £2,010

If you choose to do a placement year or year abroad, you'll pay a reduced fee for that year. Please be aware that you will be charged the fee set for the year this takes place, rather than being fixed at the rate applicable when you start your course, and any increases are subject to Government approval. As a guide, the fees above are for the 2027/28 academic year.

Find out about the extra support we may be able to provide to help pay for uni, including NTU bursaries and scholarships.

You will need to pay tuition fees for each year that you are at university. The tuition fees, including the placement year and study abroad options are subject to government policy and may change in future years of study.

Preparing for the financial side of student life is important, but we don’t want you to feel anxious or confused about it. Visit our fees and funding pages if you have any concerns.

International students - see the fees for this course, as well as payment advice and scholarships.

£18,400 per year

You will need to pay tuition fees for each year that you are at university. The tuition fees might increase from the second year of your undergraduate course, in line with inflation and as specified by the UK government.

Scholarships

We offer international scholarships of up to 50% of your tuition fee. You can apply for a scholarship when you have an offer to study at NTU.

Living costs

See our advice on managing your money and the cost of living as an international student in Nottingham.

Paying fees

As an international student, you'll need to make an advance payment as part of your offer conditions. You'll then need to pay your tuition fees in full, or have an agreement to pay in two further instalments, in order to enrol on the course.

Find out how and when to pay your fees, including information about your advance payment, instalment dates and how to make payments securely to the University.

Enquiries

If you have any queries relating to advance payments or arrangements to pay, please contact our friendly and experienced international enquiries team.

Additional costs

Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include loads of great benefits, such as the use of our library, support from our expert Employability team and free use of the IT equipment across our campuses. There are just a few additional things you may need to budget for:

Textbooks and library books

Your modules will point you to key textbooks and recommended reading. Many are available online, and in our libraries, but some students choose to buy their own copies. You’ll receive resource lists showing where to access eBooks, digital resources and physical copies. Our friendly Library team is always on hand to help you find what you need.

Printing and photocopying costs

The University allocates an annual printing and copying allowance of £20 depending on the course you are studying. For more details about costs for additional print and copying required over and above the annual allowance please see the printing and photocopying information on the Library website.

Placements

If you're undertaking a placement year, you'll need to budget for accommodation and any travel costs you may incur whilst on placement. Many of our placement students do earn a salary whilst on placement which can help to cover these living costs.

Field trips

All essential field trip costs will be included in your course fees. There may be the opportunity to take part in optional field trips, which do incur additional costs.

Scientific Calculator

You will require a scientific calculator for use in examinations (e.g. any A-level approved calculator such as Casio 83 or 85 series, approximately £15).

Year abroad

If you choose to study abroad for a year, you may need to consider additional costs such as visas, vaccinations, accommodation and travel expenses.

Fees and funding advice

For more advice and guidance, phone the Student Money Team on +44 (0)115 848 2494.

Cost of living information and support

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Cost of living in Nottingham

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Careers and employability

Excellent placement opportunities

NTU is one of the most employment-focused universities. Increasingly, employers want to recruit graduates who have real-world work experience. That’s why all of our courses, across every subject area, offer you a work experience opportunity. Our experts help build and support your future with a range of career programmes and events.

On this course, after your second year, you will have the opportunity to take a year's work placement (sandwich placement). This will give you the chance to gain vital experience and put your knowledge into practice. You're also twice as likely to secure a graduate job within six months if you take a work placement.

You'll be supported and assessed throughout your placement year and will write a reflective report and diary at the end of your placement. When you complete your placement, you will be eligible to receive an additional award of a Diploma in Professional Practice.

Find out more about work placements.

Further study options

Many graduates choose to undertake further study on one of our Masters courses or MPhil and PhD research degrees.

Employability Promise

Personalised support, one-on-one coaching and industry-specific advice – it’s all part of our Employability Promise. And it doesn’t end when you leave NTU – you’ll have access to all our careers services for three years after you graduate (conditions apply).

Graduate employers

Graduates from this course have successful careers in organisations such as:

Experian

Metro Bank

Ministry of Justice

Vidal Sassoon

Our graduates are…

Graduates from this course now work in a wide range of roles such as:

Data and Risk Analyst

Graduate Actuary

Internal Auditor

Sales Data Specialist

Management Accountant

Technology Consultant

Network Planner

Assessed work-like experience

We’ve embedded at least eight weeks of assessed work-like experience into all of our courses. This gives you the opportunity to apply your learning in real-world scenarios, build your confidence, and develop the experience employers are looking for.

NTU Enterprise

If you’re a budding entrepreneur, NTU Student Enterprise can help you to develop your ideas and innovations and turn them into a reality. We also offer training, mentoring, workshops, financial advice and more to develop your business skills.

Where your course could take you

Discover how our students and alumni used their qualification to further their careers. Take a look at our other profiles and explore the possibilities awaiting you.

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Campus and facilities

You’ll mainly be studying in the Erasmus Darwin and Teaching and Learning buildings with access to facilities including 3D printers and VR to help you visualise mathematical concepts.

Our self-contained, community-focused Clifton Campus has been designed to keep students busy between lectures. Catch-up with your course mates in the Pavilion’s barista café and Refectory; brainstorm group presentations in chic and stylish study spaces; enjoy some proper R&R in The Point, home of our Students’ Union. The campus also hosts the multimillion-pound Clifton Sports Hub, offering great options for everyone — whatever your interests, and however competitive you’d like to get!

You’re also right next to the bright lights of Nottingham — one of Britain’s top 10 student cities, and one of Europe’s top 25. All through termtime, a dedicated on-campus bus service will get you to the heart of the action (and back) in under 25 minutes. You’ll find a city stuffed with history, culture, and well-kept secrets to discover at your leisure: enjoy lush green spaces, galleries, hidden cinemas and vintage shopping by day, and an acclaimed food, drink and social scene by night.

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