Universities / University of Leeds
BSc Financial Mathematics (BSc FM)
An integrated degree with 80 credits of maths and 40 of business each year, mixing probability, stochastic processes and derivative pricing with accounting and economics. Pathways in economics or accounting shape the final-year options.
What you’ll study
Core
- Core Mathematics
- Probability and Statistics
- Computational Mathematics and Modelling
- Introductory Financial Accounting
- Introductory Management Accounting
- Economic Theory and Applications for Finance
- Statistical Methods
- Stochastic Processes
- Time Series
- Financial Mathematics
- Corporate Financial Management
- Project in Mathematics
- Stochastic Calculus and Derivative Pricing
Electives
- Vector Calculus and Partial Differential Equations
- Further Linear Algebra and Discrete Mathematics
- Optimisation
- Actuarial Mathematics 1
- Statistical Modelling
- Advanced Finance
- Behavioural Finance
- Professional Portfolio Management
- Auditing and Assurance Services
Source: courses.leeds.ac.uk ↗
Before you apply
- Background
- A-levels AAA–AAB with at least an A in Mathematics (or IB 17 points with 6 in HL Maths)
- Maths
- A-level Mathematics
- English
- GCSE English Language grade 4; international IELTS 6.0 overall, 5.5 per section
- Other
- T-Levels not accepted
Source: courses.leeds.ac.uk ↗
After graduation
- Typical first roles
- Financial Analyst, Auditor, Equity Trader, Senior Risk Analyst, Banking Consultant
- Employers
- American Express, Deloitte, KPMG UK, HMRC, GE Money, SunGard
Source: courses.leeds.ac.uk ↗
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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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