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Description
This degree equips you with the knowledge and skills to apply mathematics and statistics in the business world, and is excellent preparation for a career in banking and finance.
You spend two thirds of your time studying mathematics and statistics, and one third studying topics in accountancy and corporate finance in Newcastle University Business School.
Alongside core modules from our mathematics and statistics programmes - such as calculus, probability and differential equations - you will take specialist topics with financial applications - such as financial modelling and stochastic calculus.
This is complemented by corporate finance modules, including interpreting company accounts and international finance management.
Quality and ranking
Mathematics and Statistics at Newcastle achieved an impressive 92 per cent overall student satisfaction score in the National Student Survey 2013.
Detailed Course Facts
Application deadline January 15 Tuition fee- GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
- GBP 12075 Year (Non-EEA)
Duration full-time 36 months Languages Take an IELTS test
- English
Course Content
Our degrees are divided into Stages. Each Stage lasts for an academic year and you need to complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each Stage.
Please be aware that programme modules do change and therefore may differ for your year of entry.
Stage 1
Compulsory modules
- ACC1010 Introduction to Financial Accounting
- ACC1011 Introduction to Management Accounting and Finance
- MAS1041 Mathematical Methods A
- MAS1042 Mathematical Methods B
- MAS1141 Analytic Geometry and the Foundations of Differential Equations
- MAS1142 Modelling with Differential Equations
- MAS1241 Number Systems
- MAS1242 The Foundations of Analysis
- MAS1341 Introduction to Probability
- MAS1342 Introduction to Statistics
Stage 2
Compulsory modules
- ACC2000 Interpreting Company Accounts
- ACC2007 Corporate Finance
- MAS2103 Complex Variable
- MAS2104 Introduction to Vector Calculus
- MAS2105 Methods for Solving Differential Equations
- MAS2223 Linear Algebra
- MAS2224 The Foundations of Calculus
- MAS2243 Application of Mathematical Methods to Finance
- MAS2304 Foundations of Probability
- MAS2316 Introduction to Regression and Modelling
Stage 3
Compulsory modules
- ACC3000 Case Studies in Finance, Accounting and Business
- ACC3006 International Financial Management
- MAS3111 Partial Differential Equations with Applications
- MAS3215 Stochastic Calculus and Applications
- MAS3323 Time Series and Forecasting
- MAS3324 Stochastic Financial Modelling
Optional modules
You take 40 credits of the following optional modules:
- MAS3106 Chaos: Theoretical and Numerical Methods
- MAS3119 Differential Equations, Transform Methods and Fields
- MAS3121 Variational Methods
- MAS3207 Linear Analysis
- MAS3214 Number Theory and Cryptography
- MAS3216 Enumeration and Combinatorics
- MAS3302 Introduction to Statistical Inference
- MAS3317 Introduction to Bayesian Statistics
- MAS3323 Time Series and Forecasting
Other optional modules may also be available.
English Language Requirements
IELTS band : 6.5 TOEFL iBT® test : 90
To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to
take an IELTS test. More About IELTSRequirements
All candidates are considered on an individual basis.
If your qualifications are not listed here, please see our additional entry requirements pages to find out which other qualifications are considered.
If you dont have the right mathematics and/or science qualifications for direct entry, please see our Foundation Year information below.
- A Levels
AAB including grade A in Mathematics and excluding General Studies.- Scottish Qualifications
AB at Advanced Higher Grade including grade A in Advanced Higher Mathematics.- International Baccalaureate
A minimum of 35-37 points with Mathematics grade 6 or above at Higher Level.- Irish Leaving Certificate
A1A1A1B1B at Higher Level, to include grade A in Mathematics.- Access Qualifications
At least 30 level 3 credits at Distinction including Mathematical Studies. In addition, at least 15 level 3 credits at a minimum of Merit. A Newcastle University Mathematics and Statistics pre-entry course may also be required.- BTEC Level 5 HND
Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma)
Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.- Cambridge Pre-U
D3,D3,M2 in Principal Subjects including grade D3 in Mathematics.- PARTNERS - A Levels
BBB including Mathematics.
The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle Universitys supported entry route for students from identified schools and colleges. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.
- PARTNERS - BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma)
Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.
The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle Universitys supported entry route for students from identified schools and colleges. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.
- Foundation Year
If you have shown that you have the ability but do not possess the necessary qualifications for direct entry into Stage 1, you may consider taking a foundation year:
- Mathematical Sciences with Foundation Year BSc Honours (G101)
This will provide you with the knowledge you need to progress to one of our three-year Mathematics and Statistics degrees.
- English Language Requirements
For this degree you will need a minimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Visit our International Students webpages to find out more about our English language admission requirements and English language support courses offered by INTO Newcastle University.
- International Foundation Programmes
If you are an international student and you do not meet the academic and English language requirements specified above, you should consider a preparation course at INTO Newcastle University, which will help to prepare you for study on this degree course. INTO Newcastle University is based on the University campus and offers a range of courses including the International Foundation in Physical Sciences and EngineeringWork Experience
No work experience is required.
Want to improve your English level for admission?
Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.
- ✔️ Flexible study schedule
- ✔️ Experienced teachers
- ✔️ Certificate upon completion
📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.
Related Scholarships*
- Academic Excellence Scholarship
"The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."
- Access Bursary
Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.
- Alumni Bursary
Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students
* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Newcastle University.
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