uni courses with finance probs

hey! so im in year 11 rn so by no means under time pressure but i just wanted to gather some info on courses.

im going to take maths, fm, cs and econ and was looking into some courses. the ones which caught my eye were MORSE (which ik is very prestigious) and EFDS at imperial. does anyone have any recommendations of reputable and similar courses (eg at LSE, St Andrews, oxbridge, etc). I feel like im probably leaning towards finance of some sort but depending on how much i like econ at a level i would definitely consider something like finance and econ or something applied maths related.

also whats the general opinion on going into finance (maybe an actuary??) or would there be any alternative paths for my sort of niche. Thank you so much!

Reply 1

s_kh3

LSE does maths with data science or econ with data science. however, my brother is currently in his second year at uni studying maths and he wants to go into finance and apparently maths is a more diverse degree so will open up more job prospects according to him.

Reply 2

McGinger

Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics (MORSE) BSc Hons (GLN0) - Lancaster University
Financial Mathematics BSc | University of Leeds
BSc Economics and Data Science | Study at Bristol | University of Bristol
Data Analytics for Business and Finance BSc | King's College London
Finance and Data Analytics BSc (Hons) | Courses | University of Liverpool

Etc.

Reply 3

_Odysseus_

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by ZainaDalal

hey! so im in year 11 rn so by no means under time pressure but i just wanted to gather some info on courses.
im going to take maths, fm, cs and econ and was looking into some courses. the ones which caught my eye were MORSE (which ik is very prestigious) and EFDS at imperial. does anyone have any recommendations of reputable and similar courses (eg at LSE, St Andrews, oxbridge, etc). I feel like im probably leaning towards finance of some sort but depending on how much i like econ at a level i would definitely consider something like finance and econ or something applied maths related.
also whats the general opinion on going into finance (maybe an actuary??) or would there be any alternative paths for my sort of niche. Thank you so much!

Try looking into apprenticeships. They are far better. If you start getting work experience (physical ideally, but digital too) now you will be way ahead of the game. Also try out some maths competitions for bragging rights in CVs.

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Royal Holloway, University of London

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by ZainaDalal

hey! so im in year 11 rn so by no means under time pressure but i just wanted to gather some info on courses.
im going to take maths, fm, cs and econ and was looking into some courses. the ones which caught my eye were MORSE (which ik is very prestigious) and EFDS at imperial. does anyone have any recommendations of reputable and similar courses (eg at LSE, St Andrews, oxbridge, etc). I feel like im probably leaning towards finance of some sort but depending on how much i like econ at a level i would definitely consider something like finance and econ or something applied maths related.
also whats the general opinion on going into finance (maybe an actuary??) or would there be any alternative paths for my sort of niche. Thank you so much!

Hi @ZainaDalal

It’s great that you’re already exploring your options and thinking ahead! Your A-level choices will definitely keep a lot of doors open in finance-related fields.

At Royal Holloway, we offer several courses that match closely with your interests: BSc Financial and Business Economics, BSc Economics and Mathematics, and BSc Finance and Mathematics. These degrees combine strong quantitative and analytical training with real-world applications, preparing you for careers in finance, data analysis, actuarial science, and beyond. You can find out more on this page.

Our courses are taught by leading academics and industry-experienced staff, and we place a strong emphasis on employability. Many of our students go on to roles in banking, consultancy, and financial services, or pursue further study. We also have strong links with professional bodies, which can be helpful if you’re considering becoming an actuary. Royal Holloway could be a great place to explore your interests further.

Hope this helps. If you have any other questions, let us know 🙂

Best wishes,
Royal Holloway, University of London Official Rep

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