Overview

Study a wide range of topics from statistics to foreign exchange and experience the thrill of live markets. This flexible Mathematics with Finance and Investment Banking with a Placement Year degree delivered by the University of Reading will help you to develop your skills - including how to code.

Choose BSc Mathematics with Finance and Investment Banking with a Placement Year

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 2025, by Subject).

13th in the UK for graduate prospects in Accounting and Finance in the Complete University Guide 2026.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Financial Modelling

Mathematical Modelling and Professional Skills

Differential Equations

Numerical Analysis

Linear Algebra

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

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Please be aware that some of our courses may be full after the January UCAS deadline, so we recommend early applications where possible.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

125

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Reading, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Finance Banking Investment View 24 other Bachelors in Investment in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

125

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Typical offer

ABB with an A in Maths, and 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 BBB with Maths at B or ABC with Maths at either A or B).

International Baccalaureate

32 points overall including 6 in Maths at higher level. If you place us as your firm choice we will accept you with 30 points overall including 5 in Maths at higher level.

Extended Project Qualification

In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) provides to students for University study, we can now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer.

BTEC

Not accepted unless studied alongside A level Maths. The BTEC Extended Diploma cannot be accepted on its own to cover the Maths subject requirement.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30650 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Reading

United Kingdom

903 - 1382 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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