Program Overview

Overview of the BSc (Hons) Finance and Mathematics Course

The BSc (Hons) Finance and Mathematics course at the University of Essex offers students the opportunity to develop expert abilities in mathematics and discover how these can be applied to financial situations. This business-focused course equips students with the knowledge and skills that are in demand by employers, particularly in financial markets and corporate careers that involve financial decision-making and problem-solving.

Course Details

• Course Name: BSc (Hons) Finance and Mathematics
• UCAS Code: GN13
• Start Date: October 2026
• Study Mode: Full-time
• Duration: 3 years (with options for a placement year or year abroad)
• Location: Colchester Campus

Course Structure

The course is structured to provide a thorough grounding in both finance and mathematics, investigating topics including corporate finance, portfolio management, and the application of mathematical, statistical, and probabilistic techniques. Students will also have the opportunity to study programming and computation in languages such as MATLAB and R, as well as micro- and macro-economics.

Modules

The course includes a range of modules, such as:

• Introduction to Finance
• Introduction to Economics
• Calculus
• Statistics I
• Matrices and Complex Numbers
• Mathematical and Computational Modelling
• Mathematics Careers and Employability
• Quantitative Foundations of Finance
• Corporate Finance
• Portfolio Analysis
• Microeconomics (Intermediate)
• Ordinary Differential Equations
• Statistics II
• Survival Analysis
• Mathematics of Portfolios
• Economic Analysis of Asset Prices

Placement and Year Abroad Opportunities

Students have the option to spend a year on a placement with an external organisation or study abroad at one of the university's partner universities. The placement year or year abroad provides valuable work experience or the opportunity to experience other cultures and languages, broadening the degree socially and academically.

Teaching and Assessment

• Teaching includes lectures, classes, and lab work, with a significant amount of practical lab work for written assignments and learning.
• Assessment is a combination of coursework and summer examinations, with regular feedback through in-term tests and innovative assessments such as laboratory work and real-business case problems.

Fees and Funding

• Home/UK Fee: Ł9,790 per year
• International Fee: Ł22,600 per year
• Fees will increase for each academic year of study.
• There may be scholarships, bursaries, or discounts available to help with the cost of the course.

Entry Requirements

UK Entry Requirements

• A-Levels: BBB - BBC or 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels, including B in Mathematics or Further Mathematics.
• BTEC: DDM - DMM or 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels and only in conjunction with A-level Maths.
• Combined Qualifications on the UCAS Tariff: 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels or equivalent, including B in Mathematics or Further Mathematics.
• IB: 30 - 29 points in the IB Diploma or 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of 2 Higher Level subjects including Higher Level Mathematics grade 5.
• QAA-Approved Access to HE Diploma: 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points, depending on the subject studied.

International & EU Entry Requirements

The university accepts a wide range of qualifications from applicants studying in the EU and other countries. International students should contact the Undergraduate Admissions team for more information.

English Language Requirements

• English Language Requirements for Applicants Whose First Language is Not English: IELTS 6.0 overall, or a specified score in another equivalent test that the university accepts.
• Details of English language requirements, including component scores, and the tests the university accepts for applicants who require a Student visa can be found on the university's website.

Career Opportunities

Graduates from the BSc Finance and Mathematics course are highly employable in a wide range of industries, including business, pharmaceutical industries, banking, and computing. Recent graduates have found employment as chartered accountants, investment consultants, accounts technicians, and stock lending analysts. The university works with its Student Development Team to help students find out about further work experience, internships, placements, and voluntary opportunities.