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Financial Mathematics with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

University of Surrey

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    University of Surrey, Guildford

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    5 Years

Course summary


Foundation courses

A foundation year can develop your skills and make it easier to get started at university. It is an extra year of study at the start of your course that leads in to a full degree programme. It’s a great option if:You don’t have the grades for a full degree courseYou have non-traditional qualifications or experienceYou’re starting university after some time away from educationYou’re looking for more support during the transition into university study.


Life as a foundation year student

During a foundation year you’ll learn about your chosen subject, develop your study skills and get used to university life. On successful completion of your foundation year, you’ll be ready to progress to the first year of your degree course.As a foundation year student, you’ll be a full student of the University and part of our community. You’ll have access to all our campus facilities and support.


Why choose this course

• Providing the ideal preparation for a career in finance, our course offers a broad range of modules across mathematics, statistics, economics and finance.
• You'll develop skills such as creative problem-solving and logical reasoning, which are in great demand in a wide range of sectors.
• As a mathematics undergraduate at Surrey, you’ll be part of a vibrant and friendly community. You’ll benefit from a personal tutor, small group teaching, and a lively, research-active learning environment.
• You can also take part in our award-winning Professional Training placements scheme, which prepare students for roles in various sectors. And you can get involved in research through a summer internship within our School of Mathematics and Physics.


What you will study

Our unique course is approximately one-third core statistics, one-third mathematics, and one-third economics and finance.You’ll study topics such as analysis of shares, equities, cash flows and interest rates, and the principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics, while gaining a strong foundation across the fundamentals of mathematics. In Year 1, you will also develop mathematical programming skills using Python, which will be further developed in Year 2, and gain experience with R programming.In Year 3, you can choose from a broad range of optional modules in topics such as derivatives markets, game theory, mathematical theory of data science and Bayesian statistics. Since our world-leading research directly informs our teaching, you’ll also learn from academics who are leading their way in their fields.


Customise your course

There are plenty of opportunities to expand your learning experience during your degree. You may decide to:Complete a Professional Training placement in industrySpend time studying at a university overseasGet involved in research through a summer internship within the Department of Mathematics.

Tuition fees

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£ 21,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : CCC

Overall: CCCWe do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.Required Subjects: Grade C in Mathematics.

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University of Surrey

University of Surrey

  • University League Table

    12th

  • Campus address

    University of Surrey, Guildford, 30 Priestley Rd, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Accounting & Finance

    29th out of 103 1

    36th out of 65 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    131 58%

    37th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    75.0 75%

    27th

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.21 80%

    34th

    18

  • Entry standards

    / Max 234
    142 60%

    35th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    29th

    11

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.31 83%

    10th

    21

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