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BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Management (with a year in industry)
Use mathematics and statistics to analyse financial risk and operational strategy for different businesses.
Year of entry: 2026/27
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Develop your mathematical and statistical skills at York, gain valuable experience on your year in industry, and prepare for a successful career in quantitative business analysis.
At York, you'll be taught by expert academics who are active researchers in their fields. You'll develop your mathematical, statistical, financial and operations skills to a level that will give you an excellent platform to apply your knowledge as a quantitative business analyst. Learn to use sophisticated tools from a broad range of mathematical disciplines, such as calculus, linear algebra, probability and statistics, to sharpen your mathematical and statistical reasoning.
Alongside your mathematics studies, you'll study economics, finance and accounting. You'll gain valuable first-hand experience by working on real-life cases and learning about the context in which business analysts and operations managers work. By applying the techniques and theoretical concepts you'll learn to practical business problems, you'll gain advanced problem-solving skills, particularly in finance and operations. Study with us and directly apply the maths you'll be taught to real-world scenarios.
Spending a year in industry will allow you to learn business skills directly from businesses, and increase your employability.
You'll graduate with knowledge of how to formulate, implement, analyse and criticise complex operational and financial models, and the ability to deploy them practically and communicate their results to stakeholders.
This course is also available as a three-year degree without the year in industry.

Something I have utilised a lot since coming to York is the resources the University has for students. The library has a collection of resources for our number crunching brains, along with a Maths Study Skills Centre which offers advice and guidance on maths topics. University allows you to learn to be independent without ever having to go through difficult things on your own.
Course content
You'll study mathematics and management modules throughout your degree, giving you access to academic experts in both disciplines. As you progress, you'll develop your skills, learning new techniques for analysis and applying them to practical issues facing organisations.
In your third year, option modules allow you to tailor your course to suit your interests and goals, exploring new areas of study or revisiting previous topics in greater depth.
Year 1
In your first year, you'll take modules in mathematics, statistics, accounting, finance and economics, giving you a strong foundation on which to build advanced skills.
Core modules
- Foundations and Calculus
- Introduction to Probability and Statistics
- Introduction to Accounting
- Multivariable Calculus and Matrices
- Business Economics
- Finance Fundamentals
Academic integrity module
In addition to the above you will also need to complete our online Academic Integrity module.
Our modules may change to reflect the latest academic thinking and expertise of our staff, and in line with Department/School academic planning.
Learning outcomes
Every course at York has been designed to provide clear and ambitious learning outcomes. These learning outcomes give you an understanding of what you will be able to do at the end of the course. We develop each course by designing modules that grow your abilities towards the learning outcomes and help you to explain what you can offer to employers. Find out more about our approach to teaching and learning.
Learning outcomes for this course
- Formulate mathematical models to describe operational and financial risks, apply these models to problems in the real world and reflect critically on model assumptions and limitations.
- Deploy the methods of logical reasoning and the techniques of mathematical problem solving to analyse the properties and consequences of financial and operational models.
- Apply economic, financial and accounting knowledge in an operational context to develop modelling solutions that are informed by financial theory and reflect business and managerial realities.
- Use the techniques of mathematical statistics to draw inferences from the application of operational and financial models to data and quantify the uncertainty in these inferences.
- Apply advanced data-analytical, computational and programming skills to the implementation of operational and financial models.
- Communicate the results and insights of operational and financial analyses to stakeholders with differing levels of quantitative expertise.
- Operate as an effective manager by maintaining awareness of key ethical issues, continuing to deepen and expand their knowledge and recognising how operational and financial practice impacts on stakeholders and society.
Fees and funding
Annual tuition fees
UK (home) | International and EU |
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£9,535 | £25,800 |
These fees are for students starting in the 2025/26 academic year. Undergraduate fees for 2026/27 will be confirmed later in the year.
UK (home) or international fees?
The level of fee that you will be asked to pay depends on whether you're classed as a UK (home) or international student. Check your fee status.
Fees for subsequent years
- UK (home) fees may increase within the government fee cap in subsequent academic years. We will notify you of any increase as soon as we can.
- International fees are subject to increase in subsequent years in line with the prevailing Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate (up to a maximum of 10%).
More information
For more information about tuition fees, any reduced fees for study abroad and work placement years, scholarships, tuition fee loans, maintenance loans and living costs see undergraduate fees and funding.
Additional costs
You may find it useful to buy textbooks, and for some modules this may be required. Textbooks usually cost around £30 - £60 each.
Funding
We'll confirm more funding opportunities for students joining us in 2026/27 throughout the year.
York, Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial
Just four UK universities are rated Gold for teaching and top ten for research* in the latest national assessment exercises.
* Awarded joint 10th in the Times Higher Education ranking of the Research Excellence Framework 2021.
Teaching and assessment
You’ll study and learn with academics who are active researchers, experts in their field and have a passion for their subjects. Our approach to teaching will provide you with the knowledge, opportunities, and support you need to grow and succeed in a global workplace. Find out more about our approach to teaching and learning.
Teaching format
Your mathematics modules are delivered through lectures, problems classes and small group teaching. Lectures describe the content to be learned; problems classes put it into practice. Small group teaching in seminars and tutorials allows you to get close support from your tutors to clarify concepts and discuss your ideas.
Lectures in accounting and finance introduce specific techniques, which you will practice as part of your independent study. You can discuss and clarify the application of techniques in seminars and to reflect on your learning. You can get further support, either one-to-one, or in small groups in scheduled feedback and consultation sessions.
In the UK, full-time students are expected to spend 1,200 hours a year learning. That's about 40 hours of classes and independent study each week during semesters. Everyone learns at a different rate, so the number of hours you spend on independent study will be different to other students on your course.
Teaching location
You will be based in the Department of Mathematics on Campus West. Most of your teaching will take place in James College and the Church Lane Building, with additional contact hours elsewhere on Campus East and Campus West.
About our campus
Our beautiful green campus offers a student-friendly setting in which to live and study, within easy reach of the action in the city centre. It's easy to get around - everything is within walking or pedalling distance, or you can use the fast and frequent bus service. Take a campus tour.
Assessment and feedback
Most of your modules conclude with a traditional closed exam, which will test your knowledge and ability to apply your skills.
You will have some scope to choose forms of assessment that you prefer through selection of option modules. You can pick modules which emphasise presentation skills, essay writing or exams.
Throughout your course you will complete work which doesn't count towards your final grade, which you can discuss with your tutors. This will allow you to practice your skills and extend your learning. It's a chance to discover your strengths and identify areas for improvement before your final exams.

You can immerse yourself in the Management community by joining a society. The University has plenty of societies where you can meet new people with similar interests. Some brilliant examples are the Business Management and Accounting Society, Entrepreneurs Society and Global Markets and Trading Society. Each society has weekly meet-ups and events for you to get involved in.
Careers and skills
Our bespoke employability sessions help you identify and improve your skills. Our dedicated support team will help you to build an employability portfolio and to present yourself at your best for the next step of your career.
Our graduates go on to careers in all aspects of business and management. Many progress to postgraduate degrees at York and other leading universities.
Career opportunities
- Data analyst
- Financial analyst
- Operations manager
- Quantitative consultant
Transferable skills
- Problem-solving
- Mathematical modelling
- Computer programming
- Time management
- Communication and reporting
Entry requirements
Qualification | Typical offer |
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A levels | AAB including A in Mathematics |
BTEC National Extended Diploma | DDD plus A in A Level Mathematics |
European Baccalaureate | 80% overall, including 85% in Mathematics |
International Baccalaureate | 35 points including Higher Level 6 in Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) |
T levels | We are currently not accepting T Levels for this course unless an additional A Level (or equivalent qualification) in Mathematics has been taken. |
Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers | Advanced Highers - B in Mathematics plus
Scottish Highers - BBBB
We may also be able to consider three Advanced Highers or a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers, where an applicant does not meet the grade requirement through Highers alone. Please contact us to discuss your qualifications. |
Other international qualifications | Equivalent qualifications from your country |
Alternative offers
Meeting the following additional criteria may qualify you for an alternative offer.
Criteria | Adjustment |
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Widening participation | If you successfully complete one of the following programmes, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to two A level grades (or equivalent) below our typical offer: Black Access Programme, Next Step York, Realising Opportunities. More about widening participation. |
Contextual offer | ABB including grade A in Mathematics |
EPQ | We recognise the value of this qualification although it will not be included as a condition of entry. It may be taken into consideration when you receive your results. |
English language
If English isn't your first language you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. We accept the following qualifications:
Qualification | Minimum requirement |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component |
IB English | A score of 4 in English A or 5 in English B (Higher Level or Standard Level) |
Cambridge CEFR | 176, with a minimum of 169 in each component |
Oxford ELLT | 7, with a minimum of 6 in each component |
Oxford Test of English Advanced | 136, with a minimum of 126 in each component |
Duolingo | Integrated subscores: 120 overall, with a minimum of 105 in each component |
GCSE/IGCSE/O level English Language (as a first or second language) | Grade C / Grade 4 |
LanguageCert SELT | B2 with a minimum score of 33/50 in each component |
LanguageCert Academic | B2 with a minimum score of 33/50 in each component |
Kaplan Test of English Language | 478 Main Flight score with 444 in each component |
Skills for English | B2: Merit overall, with Pass with Merit in each component |
PTE Academic | 61, with a minimum of 55 in each component |
TOEFL | 87 overall, with a minimum of 21 in each component |
Trinity ISE III | Merit in all components |
Other English language qualifications | We also accept other English Language qualifications, including various school-leaving certificates. |
For more information see our undergraduate English language requirements.
If you haven't met our English language requirements
You may be eligible for one of our pre-sessional English language courses. These courses will provide you with the level of English needed to meet the conditions of your offer.
The length of course you need to take depends on your current English language test scores and how much you need to improve to reach our English language requirements.
After you've accepted your offer to study at York, we'll confirm which pre-sessional course you should apply to via You@York.
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