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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: 15R5

Financial Mathematics with a Year Abroad

Cardiff University
Cardiff, Wales
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4 yearsDuration
£30,700Per Year (Intl)
£29,500Avg. Graduate Salary
84%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in mathematics and statistics with the BSc (Hons) Financial Mathematics with a Year Abroad at Cardiff University. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Begin an exciting journey towards your future career with a degree in BSc Financial Mathematics. You’ll gain the core mathematical skills towards a career in finance, banking and insurance. By studying this degree, you’ll receive a solid foundation in general mathematical theory and techniques, but also have the opportunity to embark on a year abroad! International tuition fees are £30,700 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Calculus and Mathematical Analysis
Linear Algebra and Matrix Methods
Probability and Statistical Inference
Financial Markets and Institutions
Derivative Pricing and Risk Management
Computational Finance and Algorithms
Portfolio Theory and Investment Management
Stochastic Processes and Financial Applications
UCAS Code:15R5
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB - BBB

Must include grade B in Maths.

International Baccalaureate

34 - 31 points

34-31 overall or 666-665 in 3 HL subjects. Must include grade 5 in HL Maths or Maths Analysis and Approaches.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic69

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£30,700

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£122,800

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Cardiff University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,000£29,500£36,000
3 years£23,500£27,500£33,000
5 years£29,000£36,500£47,000

UK subject average: £31,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 11% below UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£31,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 18% above UK average salary
This course
£36,500
UK average
£31,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £9,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH09-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
15%Studying
15%Work & Study
60%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
84%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
78%
Academic support
89%
Organisation and management
86%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
83%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Cardiff University

Cardiff University offers Financial Mathematics with a Year Abroad as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#181QS World
#27UK Ranking
31,505+Students
164+Courses
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