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Our popular BSc Mathematics with Finance programme 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.

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

Maxwell Institute for Mathematical Sciences

We are part of the Maxwell Institute for Mathematical Sciences, a joint research institute bringing together within a single body the research activities of:

•T³ó±ð Department of Mathematics at Heriot-Watt University
•T³ó±ð Department of Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics at Heriot-Watt University
•T³ó±ð School of Mathematics at the University of Edinburgh

The Maxwell Institute promotes the development of new mathematical theory and tools meaning that the mathematics that we teach is up-to-date and relevant for solving current real world problems.