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Financial Mathematics
- Study level:
- Undergraduate
- Awarded by:
- Queen Mary, University of London
Course summary
Unlock some of the most in-demand careers as you explore data interpretation and decision making in financial markets.
Interpreting data. Drawing conclusions. Making good decisions. Since the 2008 global financial market crash, the expertise of financial mathematicians has captured our attention and become vital to the success of many businesses in the face of uncertainty.
Discover analytical models, procedures, and computational techniques as you build your toolkit of skills ready to jump right into an in-demand career. Risk management, investment banking, FinTech, hedge funds, data analysis – the graduate employment options are varied.
Stand out from the crowd
Learn from mathematical and financial experts with a huge amount of experience – from investment banking to being chief editor of JPhys Complexity. You can even gain new mathematical insights from our seven research groups including the impact of statistics and data science in the world today, and much more.
You’ll also have the opportunity to apply for a year abroad to enhance your study experience from one of our 30 partner institutions across 12 countries, including Australia, Canada, and the US. And you’ll be able to take on the challenge of an individual research project in contemporary financial mathematics.
Accessing our top facilities near London’s financial centre, you’ll be ideally located to benefit from exciting placement and graduate scheme opportunities. Plus, you’ll have a dedicated careers consultant offering 1:1 support with your applications. So, which industry will you make a difference in?
Modules
YEAR 1
Applied Calculus
Applied Probability & Statistics
Economics for Business Management
Numbers, Sets and Functions
Programming in Python I
Vectors and Matrices
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
Assessment method
Most of your modules will be assessed by an examination worth at least 90 per cent of the year’s study, with the remainder covered by coursework and tests. All students on MSci programmes also complete a final-year project.
Apply by
29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- GN1H
- Institution code:
- Q50
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Queen Mary University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
29 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- GN1H
- Institution code:
- Q50
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - AAA
Including Mathematics
Excluded subjects - General Studies and Critical Thinking
Please note:
You will also be expected to achieve a Pass grade in the practical endorsement for any of the following A levels - Biology, Chemistry, Physics - if taken with one of the Awarding Bodies in England.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits
We consider applications from students with the Access to Higher Education Diploma in a Physics or Mathematics based discipline.
The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher.
Applications are considered on a case by case basis. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not make offers of study purely on the basis of meeting grade requirements.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 36 points
To include 6,6,6 in HL subjects, including HL Mathematics.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
A minimum of five GCSE passes to include English and Maths at grade C or 4 or an acceptable equivalent will be required.
English language requirements
All applicants to QMUL must show they meet a minimum academic English language standard for admission and to be successful on the course.
Please refer to the website below for details on our English Language requirements by course and acceptable alternative qualifications. You will also find important information regarding UKVI's English requirements if you are applying as an international student who will require Tier 4 immigration permission to enter the UK.
Queen Mary University of London: English Language Requirements http://www.qmul.ac.uk/international/englishlanguagerequirements/index.html#
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
Our standard contextual offer: Grades ABB including B in Mathematics at A-Level.
Our enhanced contextual offer: Grades BBB including B in Mathematics at A-Level.
Please note that General Studies and Critical Thinking are excluded from any A-Level offer and cannot be considered.
More information on our contextual offer criteria can be found on our contextualised admissions page below.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades students were previously accepted with - learn more. It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
- Data from:
- This course and 22 other mathematics courses
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- A*AA
- Highest grades
- BBB
- Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
This course has a required grade that may not be listed in the data. Check the entry requirements for the full qualification requirements.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Our most recent information regarding tuition fees can be found at http://www.qmul.ac.uk/tuitionfees/
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