Financial Mathematics with a Professional Placement Year
Wales, United Kingdom · UCAS 15R6
- Level
- Bachelor
- Duration
- 4 years
- Campus
- Main Site - Cardiff
- Intl. Tuition
- £31,700 (2027-28)
- Home Tuition
- £9,790 (2027-28)
- Intake
- September 2027
- UCAS code
- 15R6
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Course Overview
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Career snapshot (indicative)
Quantitative finance graduates enter investment banking, quantitative trading, risk management and financial engineering roles at leading banks, hedge funds and asset managers. A master's or CFA qualification is a common step into front-office finance roles.
Summary based on information from the university.
Course source link unavailable.
Student life (indicative)
Cardiff offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
The University at a Glance
- Student Population
- 31,505
- Staff Ratio
- 14.0:1
- International
- 16.0%
Career Prospects
- Avg Starting Salary
- £32,390
- First-year earnings
- Placement Year
- Available
- Work experience option
Costs & Living
City & Location
Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.
Entry Requirements
Subject areas covered
- Finance
- Mathematics
Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.
Assessment Methods
We don't have assessment details for this course yet. Check the university's course page.
Campus & City Life
- Student Population
- 31,505
- Total students
- Staff Ratio
- 14:1
- Students per staff
- International Students
- 16%
- Of student body
Campus at a Glance
- City Size
- Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)
- Climate (indicative)
- Mild coastal
- Safety Index (indicative)
- 7.8/10
- Transport
- Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
- Social Scene
- Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle | Academic / intellectual | Professional / career networks
Student Life & City (indicative)
- Cardiff offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events.
- A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
What Students Love
- Active music scene
- Active pub & club scene
- Historic city & heritage
- Thriving student social scene
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
- Avg Starting Salary
- £32,390
- Average first-year salary
- Placement Year
- Available
- Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
- Quantitative finance graduates enter investment banking, quantitative trading, risk management and financial engineering roles at leading banks, hedge funds and asset managers.
- A master's or CFA qualification is a common step into front-office finance roles.
Summary based on information from the university.
Course source link unavailable.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Healthcare
- Engineering
- Finance
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
Costs & Living Expenses
- Total Programme Cost
- £126,800
- For full 4 years
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
Moderate
This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.
Estimated Annual Costs
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
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