Universities / University of Surrey
BSc Financial Mathematics (BSc FM)
Roughly equal parts mathematics, statistics, and economics and finance, aimed at pricing, risk and markets careers as well as data science and software roles. Offers a year-long Professional Training placement and a summer research internship.
What you’ll study
Core
- Introductory Economics
- Calculus
- Algebra
- Probability and Statistics
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Linear Algebra
- Mathematical Programming and Professional Skills
- Multivariable Calculus
- Intermediate Microeconomics 1
- Ordinary Differential Equations
- Mathematical Statistics
- Stochastic Processes
- Intermediate Microeconomics 2
- Numerical and Computational Methods
- Linear Statistical Models
- Derivatives Markets
- Corporate Finance & Portfolio Management
- Mathematical Time Series
Electives
- Operations Research and Optimization
- Curves and Surfaces
- Functions of a Complex Variable
- Bayesian Inference for Data Sciences
- Financial Methods and Quantum Optimisation
- Mathematics of Data Science
- International Finance
- Graphs and Networks
- Games, Markets and Information
Source: surrey.ac.uk ↗
Before you apply
- Background
- A-levels AAB-ABB including Mathematics at A (BTEC DDD plus A-level Maths A; IB 34-33 with Maths HL6 or SL7); foundation year route CCC with C in Maths
- Maths
- A-level Mathematics grade A
- English
- GCSE English Language grade 4; international IELTS Academic 6.0 overall, 5.5 each element
- Other
- General Studies and Critical Thinking not accepted
Source: surrey.ac.uk ↗
After graduation
- Employment
- 95% of maths and physics graduates in work or further study within 15 months (Graduate Outcomes 2026, HESA; combined subjects, not this degree)
- Typical first roles
- actuarial analyst, credit risk analyst, financial analyst, junior management accountant
- Employers
- Capital Life and Pensions, KPMG, Ageas Insurance, Lloyds Banking Group, Cummins Inc, Virgin Media
Source: surrey.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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