Financial Mathematics (with foundation year) BSc (Hons)

Introduction:

• Top 20 in the UK for teaching quality in Mathematics (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024)
• We offer Mathematics Undergraduate Research Scholarships (MURS) - funding for a short research placement. It's an opportunity to further your research interests and contribute to the department.
• Join our Mathematics Society, and you’ll have the opportunity to take part in regular events hosted on campus by the local branch of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications.

Careers and employability

Your career development

Our recent graduates have secured roles at companies including:

Many graduates choose to undertake further study on one of our Masters-level courses or MPhil and PhD research degrees.

What our students say

"The content we studied in my final year was absolutely vital in getting the job I have today. The course is very applicable when applying for positions outside of the university. If you're interested in mathematics I really can't recommend this course enough.

"In addition, I love Nottingham – it's a fantastic city and I didn't have any questions at all about staying here when I graduated. When looking for jobs my number one priority was staying in this city."

Duncan Bell, NTU Mathematics graduate
Credit Scoring and Strategy Analyst

Placements

NTU is one of the most employment-focused universities. Increasingly, employers want to recruit graduates who have real-world work experience. That’s why all of our courses, across every subject area, offer you a work experience opportunity. Our experts help build and support your future with a range of career programmes and events.

On this course, after your third year, you will have the opportunity to take a year's work placement (sandwich placement). This will give you the chance to gain vital experience and put your knowledge into practice. You're also twice as likely to secure a graduate job within six months if you take a work placement.

Our recent students have taken placements across a wide range of companies including Xerox, Peugeot Citroen and British Car Auctions. They secured varied roles such as Finance Industrial Placement Student, Fleet Tender Assistant and Data Scientists.

You'll be supported and assessed throughout your placement year and will write a reflective report and diary at the end of your placement. When you successfully complete your placement, you will be eligible to receive an additional award of a Diploma in Professional Practice.

Find out more about work placements.

Mathematics Undergraduate Researchers Studentship (MURS)

You will be able to apply for MURS Programme - a funded opportunity to collaborate with academic staff on cutting-edge research projects. It's a structured 6-8 weeks summer programme for second year students, during which, you will meet weekly with your supervisor for mentorship and guidance. These sessions are tailored to your chosen project's needs and the supervisor's approach. It is an additional skill building opportunity that will equip you with essential skills to tackle active research problems and master the art of conducting mathematical research.

NTU Enterprise

You'll also have the opportunity to turn your ideas into a viable business with help from NTU Enterprise, NTU's purpose-built Centre for Entrepreneurship and Enterprise, a support centre to help students create, develop and grow their own businesses.