Universities / University of Exeter
BSc Mathematics with Finance (BSc MwF)
A maths degree taught jointly with the Business School, covering derivatives pricing, risk and portfolio management, plus finance and economics modules. An optional industrial placement year is available.
What you’ll study
Core
- Introduction to Finance
- Economics: Microeconomics
- Economics: Macroeconomics
- Mathematical Structures
- Mathematical Methods
- Financial Markets I
- Microeconomic Analysis I
- Microeconomic Analysis II
- Financial Markets II
Electives
- Differential Equations
- Vector Calculus and Applications
- Real Analysis
- Complex Analysis
- Groups, Rings and Fields
- Linear Algebra
- Commercial and Industrial Experience
- Mathematics Group Project
- Number Theory
- Fluid Dynamics
- Cryptography
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Before you apply
- Background
- A-levels AAA-AAB including A in Maths (IB 36/666-34/665 with HL6 Maths; BTEC DDD with additional Maths requirement)
- Maths
- A-level Maths (grade A)
- English
- GCSE English Language grade 4/C; international students Profile B1
- Other
- Contextual offers lower; T-Levels not accepted
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After graduation
- Employment
- 92% of Mathematics graduates in or due to start employment or further study 15 months after graduating (HESA 2021/22); covers the broader Mathematics subject area, not this programme specifically
- Typical first roles
- Accountant, Actuary, Business analyst, Credit risk analyst, Investment analyst, Statistician, Data science developer, Software engineer, Tax manager
- Employers
- Lloyds Banking Group, Coca-Cola, Met Office, PwC
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Checked 6 November 2026 against the sources linked on this page. Fees, units and requirements change each year, so confirm them on the programme’s website before applying.
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