Mathematics with Finance and Investment Banking with a Placement Year

University of Reading
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Accounting and financeEconomicsFinanceMathematics and statistics

A-Level Entry

ABB

Avg. Graduate Salary

£28,500

About this course

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

Study a wide range of topics, from statistics to foreign exchange, and experience the thrill of live markets. This four-year degree includes an integrated, year-long, paid industrial placement between your second and final year, allowing you to graduate with experience in the industry.

98% of our research is world-leading or internationally excellent, and 100% of our research impact has been classed as outstanding or very considerable (REF 2021, combining 4-star and 3-star submissions – Mathematical Sciences). Our world-leading research informs modules and includes areas such as:

  • calculus

  • analysis

  • linear algebra

  • differential equations

  • numerical analysis.

    The University of Reading is ranked in the top 25 in the UK for Accounting and Finance (23rd in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024).

    Finance and investment banking will make up the remaining third of your degree. Guided by the triple-accredited Henley Business School, you can access the latest investment management technology, including our three dealing rooms 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.

    For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/mathematics-ug/bsc-mathematics-with-finance-and-investment-banking-with-a-placement-year

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades ABB
    Scottish Higher AABBB

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2134 Programmers and software development professionals
    2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
    4124 Finance officers
    2421 Chartered and certified accountants
    1131 Financial managers and directors
    3531 Brokers

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Reading
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Accounting and finance, Economics, Finance, Mathematics and statistics
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £28,500