MSci Mathematics with Accounting

The MSci Mathematics with Accounting degree combines advanced mathematical training with rigorous professional accounting education, giving you both analytical strength and financial insight. This programme is delivered jointly by Exeter’s Mathematics department and the Business School, designed to prepare you for careers where mathematical reasoning and financial decision‑making intersect. You’ll engage in lectures, seminars, tutorials, case studies, workshops, and project work that help you apply mathematical tools to accounting and financial contexts.

A key component of the course is the final‑year independent project, where you choose a topic relevant to mathematics and accounting and conduct a supervised investigation. You can also choose a Year in Industry variant that places you in a business or financial environment, so you gain professional experience and build a network before you graduate:

• Integrated quantitative and accounting modules: From the start, you’ll study core mathematics alongside accounting modules such as financial accounting and management accounting, helping you understand how mathematical reasoning supports real accounting practices.

• Applied quantitative tools: Across mathematics modules, you’ll use statistical and mathematical methods to analyse data, model financial behaviour, and interpret quantitative results in business contexts.

• Professional accounting knowledge: Core accounting modules equip you with skills in financial reporting, cost analysis, budgeting, and understanding organisational financial performance — all supported by mathematical thinking.

• Year in Industry option: If you choose this pathway, you’ll spend a year working in industry, where you apply your mathematical and accounting learning in real business settings, enhance your professional skills, and gain insight into workplace practices.

• Independent final project: In your final year you’ll complete a substantial project that blends mathematical analysis with accounting or financial focus, helping you demonstrate depth of understanding and research capability.

• Case studies and real problem solving: Many modules involve case studies, practical scenarios, data analysis, and reporting tasks that mirror real challenges faced in finance and accounting roles.

• Elective and specialised modules: You’ll have the opportunity to choose optional mathematics or business modules, which lets you tailor your degree to interests such as data analytics, economics, or auditing.

• Academic and professional development support: You’ll benefit from tutorial support, workshops on professional skills, and career preparation activities that help you refine your communication, presentation, and workplace readiness.

Facilities list available on the University of Exeter campus facilities webpage.

Why This Programme Is a Smart Choice

The MSci Mathematics with Accounting degree equips you with a powerful, interdisciplinary skill set — deep mathematical insight and professional accounting expertise. You’ll graduate ready to pursue careers in finance, auditing, accounting firms, financial analysis, consulting, and data‑driven roles. With the option to gain professional experience through a Year in Industry and to complete a substantial research project, you’ll enter the job market with confidence, practical experience, and a strong portfolio of analytical and business‑relevant skills.

Graduates of the MSci Mathematics with Accounting at the University of Exeter are prepared for careers that combine advanced mathematical skills with accounting and financial expertise. Typical roles include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Risk Analyst, Management Consultant, and Business Analyst, reflecting the demand for professionals who can apply quantitative reasoning to finance and accounting contexts:
• The programme integrates advanced mathematics with core accounting and finance modules, equipping students to analyse and solve complex financial and business problems.
• Optional professional placements and project modules provide practical experience, enhancing employability and industry readiness.

Progression & Future Opportunities:

• University services that help you to employ: Exeter’s Careers service offers personalised career guidance, CV and application support, interview preparation, employer networking events, workshops, and careers fairs, helping students connect with graduate employers and secure internships or placements.

• Employment stats and salary figures: Graduates combining mathematics and accounting typically achieve strong outcomes, with most entering graduate-level roles within 15 months. Early-career salaries often range from £30,000–£35,000, reflecting demand for professionals with both analytical and accounting expertise.

• University–industry partnerships: Placement opportunities, consultancy projects, and applied modules provide real-world experience and connections with employers in accounting, finance, analytics, and consulting.

• Long-term accreditation value: This integrated programme equips graduates with skills recognised by employers worldwide, supporting long-term career credibility and flexibility across financial and analytical sectors.

• Graduation outcomes: Graduates progress into roles in accounting, finance, risk analysis, business analysis, consultancy, or pursue further study in finance, accounting, or mathematics-related disciplines.

Further Academic Progression:
• Students may pursue master’s programmes in Accounting and Finance, Financial Analytics, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, or Research-led Finance/Accounting degrees, specialising further in their chosen field.
• The degree also supports progression toward professional qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CFA) or research-focused postgraduate study, offering versatile pathways into professional practice, finance, or academia.