Mathematics with Finance and Investment Banking Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Mathematics with Finance and Investment Banking Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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 BSc Mathematics with Finance and Investment Banking at the University of Reading
* Enjoy an enviable staff to student ratio, with a personalised focus on your education.
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 BSc Mathematics with Finance and Investment Banking at the University of Reading
* Enjoy an enviable staff to student ratio, with a personalised focus on your education.
* Overall, 98% of our students said teaching staff are good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2025, 98% of responders from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics).
* 98% of our mathematical research is world leading or internationally excellent and 100% of our research impact has been classed outstanding or very considerable (Research Excellence Foundation 2021, combining 4\* and 3\* submissions – Mathematical Sciences).
* Top 125 in the world for Physical Sciences (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, by Subject).
* 13th in the UK for graduate prospects in Accounting and Finance in the Complete University Guide 2026.
#### 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](https://www.henley.ac.uk/), 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.
You will have access to the latest investment management technology, including our three dealing rooms, equipped with Bloomberg and London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Workspace terminals. These facilities provide an excellent learning opportunity, offering you highly valuable experience to draw upon when applying for graduate roles.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-10-01
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A01-E83
Institution Code
R12
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
including Mathematics at grade A. If you place us as your Firm choice we will accept you with one grade lower than this, including accepting a B in Maths at A level. (e.g. ABC with Maths at B).
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
including Mathematics at grade A. If you place us as your Firm choice we will accept you with one grade lower than this, including accepting a B in Maths (e.g. ABBBB with Maths at B).
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 30.0, offer-merit: 15.0
including at least 12 level 3 credits in Mathematics. If you place us as your Firm choice we will accept you with 18 level 3 units at Distinction and 27 level 3 units at Merit, including at least 12 level 3 credits in Maths.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Maths C (or 4), English Language or English Literature C (or 4).
Extended Project
In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification provides to students for University study, we now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer. Eligible applicants would receive two offers, our usual offer plus an alternative offer of a B in the EPQ and one grade lower in their A level subjects.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
including Mathematics at grade 6 at Higher Level. If you place us as your Firm choice we will accept you with 30 points overall, including accepting Maths at grade 5 at Higher Level.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not accepted
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
including Mathematics at Grade D3. If you place us as your Firm choice we will accept you with one grade lower than this, including accepting a grade M2 in Maths. (e.g. D3, M2, M3 with Maths at M2).
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Republic of Ireland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £26,850 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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