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BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Finance and Diploma in Industrial Training

UK

What will I learn?

If you want to start your career with a year's work experience in hand, then you should consider this Programme. It combines the rigorous studies of the BSc (Hons) in Mathematics with Finance with a year-long work placement in level 4. Good performance means 12 months' experience of working in an organisation in the financial sector. The Diploma in Industrial Training is gained through successful completion of this work placement. The work placement helps you to develop specific work-related skills, giving you the opportunity to apply and build upon the theory you learn in your studies. It allows you to take on real responsibilities, enhance your interpersonal skills through teamwork and communication and experience workplace culture.

In addition to your year-long work placements you will follow the BSc Mathematics with Finance programme that caters to the escalating need for graduates with a robust mathematical background and a keen understanding of the intricacies inherent in financial markets, financial modelling, and corporate finance. The programme combines a rigorous education in mathematical theory and practice, developing expertise across pure and applied mathematics, statistics, and computational mathematics with courses in all the key areas of modern finance that are taught by discipline experts. Graduates will be able to contribute at the highest level to financial analysis and decision making. As a major financial centre, Edinburgh offers excellent career opportunities.

We have carefully designed a curriculum that teaches a comprehensive programme in modern mathematics. Our programmes also includes courses that emphasize practical and transferable skills, IT expertise, and career readiness. Activities include, giving presentations, producing independent research reports, working in groups to solve problems, and developing your CV and interview skills. Our mathematics degrees are ranked 1st for graduate employment prospects in The Times Good University Guide 2024. Our recent mathematics graduates use their skills in the Financial, Engineering, Data Science and Professional Services sectors, and more.Note, the Diploma is available to all students, including those from overseas, as it does not require a work visa. If you are planning to come to the UK using a student visa you should check the Tier 4 Student Visa Policy Guidance to confirm you are permitted to undertake a work placement as part of your studies. It is your responsibility to find a suitable work placement acceptance onto the programme does not guarantee you a placement. If you are registered on the programme and are unable to find a suitable work placement before the end of level 3 then you can transfer to the standard BSc (Hons) in

Maths Cafe

The Maths Cafe is a peer supported initiative that allows maths students to seek help, ask questions or just chat about maths with their peers. The sessions are coordinated by the Maths Gym and organised and guided by peer mentors who are year 3, 4 and 5 maths students. Participants gain invaluable skills in teaching and communicating mathematics. The Maths Cafe provides support in the following areas:

help with difficult tutorial questions and exam revision

advice on how to manage your workload and organise studies

forming study groups and chatting about maths in an informal atmosphere

Which department am I in?

Mathematics

Study options

Full Time (5 Years)

Tuition fees
£19,456.00 (21,19,852) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Edinburgh Campus

Edinburgh,

Edinburgh,

EH14 4AS, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For students from Hong Kong

including Mathematics for entry to Year 1.For entry to Year 2: ABB including Mathematics at A.

For international students

Year 1 Standard entry requirements - Highers ABBBB (including Mathematics at A), A-Levels BBB (including Mathematics), Int. Baccalaureate 28 points (with Mathematics at Higher Level 5), BTEC DDM (including sufficient Mathematics). Minimum entry requirements - Highers BBBC (including Mathematics at B), A-Levels BBC (including Mathematics at B). Minimum: under our Fair Access Policy, we will relax our standard entry requirements for some Scottish students depending on their circumstances. Our minimum requirements will apply if you: live in an area within the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation lowest 20% (SIMD20), or are care experienced. Year 2 - Advanced Highers ABB (including Mathematics at A plus excellent Highers), A-Levels ABB (including Mathematics at A and Computing), Int. Baccalaureate 30 points (with Mathematics at Higher Level 6), BTEC DDD (including sufficient Mathematics), Global College Successful completion of our Science with Accelerator Programme. IELTS Academic 6.0 with no score lower than 5.5. TOEFL 79 (including reading 18, listening 17, speaking 20, and writing 21).

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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