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The BSc (Honours) degree is a four-year programme. Each year contains compulsory modules and some years contain either optional modules, which relate to different areas of mathematics and/or elective modules from other subject areas in the University.

To gain professional recognition in Accounting, you must take modules in Business Law and Economics.

Mathematics and Statistics account for at least half of each course, with the remainder devoted to Accounting. Flexibility is a key feature. You’ll be able to choose the particular areas of Mathematics, Statistics, or Accounting you want to specialise in.

Years 1 and 2
In addition to the study of core mathematical methods, you’ll study probability and statistical inference, financial statistics, financial reporting, and either taxation or mathematical and statistical computing.

Years 3 and 4
You can choose from a range of Mathematics, Statistics and Accounting modules from one or more specialist application areas.

The Honours-year project may be in Mathematics, Statistics or Accounting.

Topics offered in Maths Honours-year modules include the mathematics of financial derivatives, mathematical modelling in biology and medicine, statistical modelling and analysis, and the mathematics of networks.

Accounting options include business finance, business law, auditing, accounting and risk, accounting technologies, and accounting ethics.

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 or 5 Highers at AABB or ABBBC including Maths at A and English. Advanced Higher Maths preferred.

Widening access entry:
4 Highers at ABBB including Maths at A (or BBBB including Maths plus 70% in Strathclyde Summer School Mathematics) and English.

For entry to year 2 you would require 3 Advanced Highers at AAB including Maths and Accounting or Economics at AA.

A Foundation Apprenticeship is accepted in place of a non-essential Higher.