Mathematics with Management & Finance with Year in Industry

Program Overview

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Mathematics with Management & Finance with Year in Industry BSc

Key Information

Course type: Major/minor honours Delivery mode: In person Study mode: Full time Required A-level: A*AA Full entry requirements, including contextual requirements Duration: Four years Application status: Open Start date: September 2025 Application deadline: 29 January 2025 Apply via UCAS

Course Description

The Mathematics with Management & Finance BSc offers you the opportunity to study mathematics at an advanced level, and at the same time develop an understanding of the principles and developing trends in management and finance. This combination of modules is particularly valuable if you are considering a future career in management, especially in the finance sector. In your third year you will focus on topics relevant to financial mathematics. You will spend your third year gaining valuable work experience with a year-long placement at a UK company before returning to complete a final year with us.

Key Benefits

• Top 10 in the UK for Mathematics (QS by subject 2024)
• Our research-led curriculum encourages you to critically analyse and debate a wide range of contemporary issues.
• Choose from a wide range of Mathematics and Management modules taught by renowned experts, allowing you to tailor your degree to suit your interests.
• You’ll become highly employable – our graduates have entered careers in banking, consultancy, accountancy, management and more.
• Our central location puts you at the heart of the business and financial world, and close to major libraries and societies, including the London Mathematical Society.
• Study as part of a diverse student cohort – King’s is one of the leading Russell Group universities by proportion of female undergraduates on its Mathematics programmes.

Course Essentials

We have been teaching mathematics at King’s throughout our history, and the first Professor of Mathematics was appointed in 1830. Since then, the Department of Mathematics has had many accomplishments in central areas of pure mathematics and applied mathematics. This course is designed for students who want to study mathematics at degree level, but who also plan to work in a managerial role, especially in the financial sector. The mathematical part of the course will give you a foundation in all branches of mathematics, including algebra, analysis, statistics, geometry, probability and number theory. As you progress through the course you will focus more on topics which are specifically relevant to financial mathematics. About a quarter of this course focuses on management topics, including accounting, communication, marketing, economics, and human resource management. During the course you will have the opportunity to specialise in various areas by choosing specific modules. This course is primarily taught from the King’s College London Strand Campus. The central location of both Departments gives you easy access to major libraries and many leading societies, including the London Mathematical Society and the Royal Society. London is one of the most exciting cities for business in the world and we are located very close to the Square Mile – the hub of international commerce and finance, and attractions such as the London Eye and the South Bank Centre.

Base Campus

Strand Campus

Located on the north bank of the River Thames, the Strand Campus houses King's College London's arts and sciences faculties.

Please note that locations are determined by where each module is taught and may vary depending on the modules you study.

Awarding Institutions

King's College London and Affiliates

Regulating Bodies

King's is regulated by the Office for Students

Entry Requirements

Subject Requirements

Required subjects: A-level (or equivalent) grade A*A in Mathematics and Further Mathematics (in any order)

A-Levels

Required grades: A*AA

Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels.

Must include grades A*A in Mathematics and Further Mathematics (in any order). If you are not studying Further Mathematics, an AS Level grade A in Further Mathematics can be considered instead, only if you additionally achieve/have achieved a grade 3 in any STEP paper or a Merit in AEA Mathematics. Notes: If you are taking linear A-levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all Science subjects. This is with the exception of private candidates who are unable to take the practical component. We do not consider the EPQ at any point of the assessment process.

Contextual A-Level Information

Required grades: AAB

Must include grades AA in Mathematics and Further Mathematics (in any order). If you are not studying Further Mathematics, an AS Level grade A in Further Mathematics can be considered instead, only if you additionally achieve/have achieved a grade 3 in any STEP paper or a Merit in AEA Mathematics. Notes: If you are taking linear A-levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all Science subjects. This is with the exception of private candidates who are unable to take the practical component. We do not consider the EPQ at any point of the assessment process.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

38 points overall or an aggregate score of 19 from three Higher Levels.

Must include grade 7 in Higher Level Mathematics. Notes: The total point score of 38 includes TOK/EE. IB students studying the new Mathematics curriculum would be required to study Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches at Higher Level to meet the Mathematics subject requirement for this programme.

Contextual International Baccalaureate Information

35 points overall or an aggregate score of 17 from three Higher Levels. Must include grade 7 in Higher Level Mathematics. Notes: The total point score of 35 includes TOK/EE. IB students studying the new Mathematics curriculum would be required to study Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches at Higher Level to meet the Mathematics subject requirement for this programme.

Alternative Accepted Qualifications

Select an alternative accepted qualification

• Access to HE Diploma
• BTEC Nationals/CTECs
• Cambridge Pre-U
• European Baccalaureate
• Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers

Standard Requirements

The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be 60 credits in total.

Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall: 39 credits must be from units awarded at Distinction, with 6 at Merit. The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be in Mathematics with the syllabus containing Pure Mathematics, and must include at least 30 Level 3 credits in Mathematics awarded at Distinction.

Contextual Requirements

Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall: 33 credits must be from units awarded at Distinction, with 12 at Merit. The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be in Mathematics with the syllabus containing Pure Mathematics, and must include at least 30 Level 3 credits in Mathematics awarded at Distinction

International Applicants

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Course specific subject requirements are indicated in subject requirements above

English Language Requirements

English language band: D

Please note that nationals of Majority English Speaking Countries (as defined by UKVI) who have successfully completed high school in the respective country, are not required to complete an English language test. For information on our English requirements and whether you need to complete an English language test, please see our English Language requirements page.

Selection Process

The following are not required for entry, but you may find these useful further preparation for this degree:

• Study of mathematical mechanics and statistics.
• We also strongly encourage you to extend your mathematical interests by studying for the Advanced Extension Award (AEA Mathematics) or Sixth Term Examination Programme (STEP).

Contextual consideration

We make contextual offers for this programme, which can be found in the entry requirements. As part of the assessment process, we take into account contextual information to gain a more complete picture of each application. More information can be found on the Contextualised admissions website.

Deferrals

Applications can be submitted for deferred entry by choosing the appropriate year of entry on the UCAS application.

If your circumstances change and, therefore, you need to request a deferral after an offer has been made, then we can generally permit these for this programme. However, each deferral request will be considered on a case-by-case basis and we reserve the right to decline any post-offer deferral request. Requests should be submitted via a message on King’s Apply with an explanation of the reason for making the request.

Please note, second deferral requests will only be considered where the request is due to extreme unforeseen extenuating circumstances, for example, health reasons. We are unable to permit deferral requests that go beyond two years and you would need to apply again. This is with the exception of deferrals which are due to military
ational service.

Foundation Courses

Applicants studying Foundation Year programmes in the UK are welcome to apply for this programme. Foundation programmes from other universities and further education providers in the UK are considered on a case-by-case basis. Whether or not we can consider a particular foundation year as suitable for study at King's depends on the content of the syllabus and modules studied. In the past we have accepted foundation programmes from a number of other institutions.

We are unable to accept Foundation programmes that are integrated as part of a main degree at another institution. These may be called Year 0 or Integrated Foundations. We are also unable to accept non-UK Foundation courses.

Once you have submitted an application, the Admissions Office may contact you via King's Apply to ask for further details on your qualification, such as a list of modules and course specifications.

The King's International Foundation Programme has guaranteed pathways available for progression onto our undergraduate degree programmes, and information can be found on the website.

Graduates

Our general entry requirements are based on A-level or equivalent. However, where an applicant is completing/has completed a degree, we are able to consider the degree study as part of the assessment of the application.

Generally, we would consider a minimum of a UK Bachelor degree with a 2:1 grade profile (or overseas equivalent) as meeting the entry requirements for our undergraduate degrees. However, those who have achieved/are predicted a high 2:1 or a First may be considered more competitive.

Where a programme has subject requirements, these will still need to have been met. If you have not met the subject requirements via A-level (or equivalent) then we may be able to consider the content within your degree. We would be looking for significant study of the subject across the degree programme with a 2:1 or above grading on those modules.

Once you have submitted an application, the Admissions Office may contact you via King's Apply to ask for further details on your degree study.

Personal Statement

Your personal statement is one of the many factors in the overall assessment of your application, and is your opportunity to introduce yourself to the university and inform us of your commitment to the programme and how the programme fits into your career plans, as well as any work experience or extracurricular activities you have done.

Resits

We are able to consider applicants who have retaken or are retaking their qualifications.

Transfers

Transfers into this programme are not permitted.

Help for International Applicants

Recommended Pathways

• Biology + Maths for Natural Sciences
• Chemistry + Mathematics for Natural Sciences
• Maths for Business & Economics + Business Management
• Economics + Mathematics for Business & Economics
• Social Sciences + Mathematics for Business & Economics

Eligible Pathways

• STEM & Natural Sciences Pathway

International Foundation Year

If you don't have a suitable qualification for direct entry to a UK university, we can help with our Foundation year courses.

Pre-sessional Courses

If you have an offer from King's, but English isn't your first language, we have courses to help you.

Teaching Methods - What to Expect

• Lectures
• Independent Study
• Coursework
• Preparation for examinations
• Tutorials

We will use a delivery method that will ensure students have a rich, exciting experience from the start. Face to face teaching will be complemented and supported with innovative technology so that students also experience elements of digital learning and assessment.

Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work e.g. 150 hours work for a 15-credit module. These hours cover every aspect of the module: lectures, tutorials, independent study, coursework and preparation for examinations.

King’s Business School will teach your management modules. It fosters an interdisciplinary, social science ethos with a highly stimulating intellectual environment that attracts leading scholars.

Your performance will be assessed through a combination of coursework and written examinations. Forms of assessment may typically include unseen written exams, class tests, online quizzes and coursework submission.

Assessment

• Coursework
• Written examinations
• Class tests
• Quizzes

The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they are subject to change.

Structure

Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 360 credits.

Select a year of study

• Year 1
• Year 2
• Year 3
• Year 4

Required Modules

You are required to take:

• Calculus I (15 credits)
• Linear Algebra & Geometry I (15 credits)
• Sequences & Series (15 credits)
• Calculus II (15 credits)
• Probability & Statistics I (15 credits)
• Introduction to Dynamical Systems (15 credits)

Optional Modules

You are required to take 30 credits from a range of optional modules from King’s Business School, which may typically include:

• Introduction to Management (15 credits)
• Accounting and Financial Reporting (15 credits)
• Principles of Economics (15 credits)
• Principles of Marketing (15 credits)

King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.

Please note that modules with a practical component will be capped due to educational requirements, which may mean that we cannot guarantee a place to all students who elect to study this module.

Employability

A degree in mathematics is one of the most flexible qualifications you can obtain, and as a result our graduates are among the best paid and the least likely to be unemployed. Many mathematics graduates become statisticians, actuaries, scientists, accountants, and so on. More and more often they are also going into careers in life sciences or the City, and the management and finance aspects of this course will put you in the ideal position to follow a career in finance. There is also considerable demand for graduates of mathematics in the teaching profession.

Destinations

Recent graduates have found employment within the following job roles and companies:

• Performance Analyst, UBS Wealth Management
• Risk Business Analyst, Barclays Investment Bank
• Commercial Finance Manager, CBRE Limited
• Risk Assurance Associate, PWC
• Management Consultant, KPMG
• Business Systems And Integration Analyst, Accenture
• Senior Principal Consultant, Oracle
• Executive It Architect, IBM
• Commercial Finance Analyst, British Gas
• Internal Auditor, British Airways
• Company Controller, Gaucho
• Group Finance Manager, Safestore Self Storage
• Chief Data Scientist, Mashable
• Senior lecturer
• Head of Maths

Tuition Fees

Full Time Tuition Fees UK

The UK tuition fee for the academic year is currently £9,535 per year. This is based on the UK Government's cap.

Full Time Tuition Fees International

The International tuition fee for the academic year is £33,600 per year.

Please note that the International tuition fee is subject to annual increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King's terms and conditions.

All International applicants to Undergraduate programmes are required to pay a deposit of £2000 against their first year's tuition fee. This deposit is payable when you firmly accept an unconditional offer to study with us, and will be offset against your tuition fees when you join King's.

During your placement year you will remain a student at King’s College London and King’s will continue to invoice for a proportion of King’s tuition fees during the placement year in industry. The OFS cap for year in industry for 25/26 entrants is £1,850. You should also budget to pay for the associated subsistence costs for a placement year, such as travel, visas, accommodation and food.

Additional Costs

In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:

• A portable device such as a laptop, tablet or smartphone that you can use to view and interact with websites during lectures. A laptop or tablet that allows you to work comfortably with A4 documents would be ideal
• Books if you choose to buy your own copies
• Clothing for optional course related events and competitions
• Library fees and fines
• Personal photocopies
• Printing course handouts
• Society membership fees
• Stationery
• Graduation costs
• Travel costs for travel around London and between campuses
• Calculators for exams where relevant
• Travel costs for travel to your placement

Funding

To find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans, and other financial help available at King's please visit the Fees and Funding section.

Program Outline

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Outline:

The structure involves a combination of lectures, independent study, coursework, and preparation for examinations. Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.

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Year 1:

• Calculus I (15 credits)
• Linear Algebra & Geometry I (15 credits)
• Sequences & Series (15 credits)
• Calculus II (15 credits)
• Probability & Statistics I (15 credits)
• Introduction to Dynamical Systems (15 credits)

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Year 2:

• Calculus III (15 credits)
• Linear Algebra & Geometry II (15 credits)
• Probability & Statistics II (15 credits)
• Introduction to Numerical Analysis (15 credits)
• Differential Equations (15 credits)
• Complex Analysis (15 credits)

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Year 3 (Placement year):

• Students spend their third year gaining valuable work experience with a year-long placement at a UK company.

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Year 4:

• Analysis (15 credits)
• Topology (15 credits)
• Abstract Algebra (15 credits)
• Mathematical Logic (15 credits)
• 30 credits from a range of optional modules from King’s Business School, including:
• Introduction to Management (15 credits)
• Accounting and Financial Reporting (15 credits)
• Principles of Economics (15 credits)

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Assessment:

Forms of assessment may include unseen written exams, class tests, online quizzes, and coursework submissions.

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Teaching:

The use of innovative technology complements and supports face-to-face teaching, providing students with elements of digital learning and assessment. Both Departments are centrally located, providing easy access to major libraries and leading societies, including the London Mathematical Society and the Royal Society.

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Careers:

Graduates often become statisticians, actuaries, scientists, accountants, and more. Additionally, careers in the City or life sciences are becoming increasingly common. The program's management and finance aspects equip graduates for careers in finance. There is also high demand for mathematics graduates in the teaching profession.

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Recent graduates have found employment within the following job roles and companies:

• Actuarial Analyst, Deloitte
• Teacher, Harris Academy
• Accounting Associate, Ernst & Young
• Financial Analyst, GE Healthcare
• Management Consultant, PricewaterhouseCoopers

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Other:

• The program is designed for students who want to study mathematics at a degree level but also plan to work in a managerial role, especially in the financial sector.
• The mathematical part of the course provides a foundation in all branches of mathematics, including algebra, analysis, statistics, geometry, probability, and number theory.
• As students progress through the course, they focus more on topics relevant to financial mathematics.
• About a quarter of the program focuses on management topics, including accounting, communication, marketing, economics, and human resource management.
• During the course, students have the opportunity to specialize in various areas by choosing specific modules.

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Full time tuition fees UK: The UK tuition fee for the 2024-25 academic year is currently £9,250 per year. This is based on the UK Government's cap. Full time tuition fees International The International tuition fee for the 2024-2025 academic year is £29,472 per year. Please note that the International tuition fee is subject to annual increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King's terms and conditions. All International applicants to Undergraduate programmes are required to pay a deposit of £2000 against their first year's tuition fee. During your placement year you will remain a student at King’s College London and King’s will continue to invoice for a proportion of King’s tuition fees during the placement year in industry. The OFS cap for year in industry for 24/25 entrants is £1,850. You should also budget to pay for the associated subsistence costs for a placement year, such as travel, visas, accommodation and food. Additional Costs A portable device such as a laptop, tablet or smartphone that you can use to view and interact with websites during lectures. A laptop or tablet that allows you to work comfortably with A4 documents would be ideal Library fees and fines Personal photocopies Printing course handouts Society membership fees Stationery Graduation costs Travel costs for travel around London and between campuses Calculators for exams where relevant