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BSc Mathematics with Finance and Investment Banking

  • UCAS code
    G1N3
  • Typical offer
    ABC
  • Year of entry
    2023/24 See 2022/23 entry
  • Course duration
    Full Time:  3 Years

Expand your mathematical knowledge, gain practical experience, and help prepare yourself for a professional career on our BSc Mathematics with Finance and Investment Banking course.

Study a wide range of topics from statistics to foreign exchange and experience the thrill of live markets. This flexible degree will help you to develop your skills - including how to code.

Choose mathematics at Reading

You will study mathematics for approximately two thirds of the course. Join the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, and become a part of a supportive, interactive, and accomplished learning community.

Taught by expert staff with extensive teaching and research experience, you’ll work collaboratively across a range of topics in pure and applied mathematics. Modules are informed by our world-leading research, and include areas such as:

  • calculus
  • numerical analysis
  • linear algebra
  • differential equations
  • statistics.

Your second year will feature a skills module, designed to improve your transferrable skills and enhance your employability. In your final year, you will produce a report and do a presentation on a mathematical project.

This course meets the educational requirements of the Chartered Mathematician designation when followed by subsequent training and experience.

Finance and investment banking

Finance and investment banking will make up the remaining third of your degree. Guided by the triple-accredited Henley Business School, you will have access to the latest investment management technology, including our three dealing rooms, equipped with Bloomberg and Thomsen Reuters Eikon terminals.

You will have the opportunity to manage the risk of a $50-100 million trading book, quote two-way prices, take positions, and immerse yourself in the financial industry.

We pride ourselves in our high-quality teaching, which will be delivered through a wide range of approaches, such as:

  • lectures
  • group tutorials
  • group presentations
  • open debate.

Tailor your degree

In your final year, you will be able to explore areas of interest in greater depth.

Alongside your mathematical research project, you will choose from a range of optional modules such as:

  • Management of risk
  • Fluid mechanics
  • Financial engineering
  • Mathematical biology
  • Applied stochastic processes.

Support across your studies

Support for the transition to university-level mathematics will be provided through weekly drop-in sessions, and our peer-assisted learning scheme.

You will also be encouraged to get involved with the Department of Mathematics' Staff Student Forums and the Student Teaching and Learning Group.

Placement opportunities

You can choose to undertake a summer placement to gain valuable insight and experience. Alternatively, you can opt for our four-year BSc Mathematics with Finance and Investment Banking with Placement Year course, which incorporates a year in industry. Students on our three-year course can choose to transfer if they wish.

Study abroad

With support and guidance from the University, you can choose to spend two weeks, a term, or an academic year of your degree studying abroad. Visit the Study Abroad website for more information about the possibilities and benefits of studying abroad.

New UK/Republic of Ireland students: £9,250

New international students: £24,500

UK/Republic of Ireland fee changes

UK/Republic of Ireland undergraduate tuition fees are regulated by the UK government. These fees are subject to parliamentary approval and any decision on raising the tuition fees cap for new UK students would require the formal approval of both Houses of Parliament before it becomes law.

EU student fees

With effect from 1 August 2021, new EU students will pay international tuition fees. For exceptions, please read the UK government’s guidance for EU students.

Additional costs

Some courses will require additional payments for field trips and extra resources. You will also need to budget for your accommodation and living costs. See our information on living costs for more details.

Financial support for your studies

You may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary to help pay for your study. Students from the UK may also be eligible for a student loan to help cover these costs. See our fees and funding information for more information on what's available.

Career paths and support

Jobs in the financial markets, investment banking, and securities are generally well paid and highly sought-after. Your mathematical knowledge combined with coding, investment and presentation skills will make you highly desirable to a range of employers.

This degree provides a direct route into many areas including accounting and professional services, banking, consultancy, finance, human resources, IT, investment banking, marketing, operations, and general management.

Other related careers that you could move into include:

  • financial analysis
  • engineering
  • modelling
  • actuarial work.

Alternatively, you can develop your skills further by moving into research, teacher training or postgraduate studies.