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Study Mathematics in the United Kingdom

Mathematics degrees develop abstract and analytical thinking – algebra, analysis, geometry, statistics and applied mathematics – a foundation for research, data science, finance and engineering.

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    Mathematics - Distance Learning Higher

    University of the Highlands and Islands, Perth College 🇬🇧 Perth, United Kingdom

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics, PhD

    University of Cambridge 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

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  3. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons) Financial Mathematics

    Nottingham Trent University 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  4. Bachelor

    Mathematics with Foundation, BSc

    University of Durham 🇬🇧 Durham, United Kingdom

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  6. Bachelor

    BSc in Mathematics with Applied Mathematics/Mathematical Physics

    Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  7. Foundation programme

    Mathematics (University full-time degree programme including a Foundation Year)

    University of Hull 🇬🇧 Hull, United Kingdom

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  8. Master

    Mathematics with Professional Practice BSc (Undergraduate) (Masters)

    Brunel University 🇬🇧 Middlesex, United Kingdom

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  9. Master

    MSci Mathematics with, Study in Continental Europe (G104)

    University of Bristol 🇬🇧 Bristol, United Kingdom

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  10. Master

    MSci: Mathematics and Physics | FG3C

    University of Bath 🇬🇧 Bath, United Kingdom

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  11. Certificate

    PGCE (PG) in 7-14 Mathematics (Postgraduate taught degrees (2013 entry))

    University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

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  12. Master

    Mathematics (MA Module)

    Suffolk Anglia Ruskin University 🇬🇧 Ipswich, United Kingdom

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  13. Certificate

    Primary (Specialist Mathematics Full Time) PGCE

    Institute of Education, University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  15. Certificate

    Post-Compulsory PGCE: Mathematics with Numeracy (PGCE Post-compulsory course)

    Institute of Education, University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  16. Other programmes

    Mathematics

    Christ's College 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

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  17. Bachelor

    BSc, Mathematics and Philosophy (VG51)

    University of Bristol 🇬🇧 Bristol, United Kingdom

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  18. Research

    Mathematics, Applied PhD (Doctoral research)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  19. Postgraduate

    Advanced mathematical methods ( Postgraduate module)

    The Open University 🇬🇧 Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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  20. Undergraduate

    Mathematics (Undergraduate)

    St Hildas College, University of Oxford 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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  21. Research

    Mathematics Research, MPhil/PhD (Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics), option of joint PhD with HKU, Part Time, Full Time

    Kings College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  22. Bachelor

    BSc Mathematics for Secondary Teaching (Including Year Abroad), 4 Years, Full-time, Mathematical Sciences, GX11

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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Study Mathematics in the United Kingdom – facts and figures

In the United Kingdom, 115 universities and colleges offer 699 Mathematics programmes: 226 Bachelor, 103 Master and 34 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are London, Birmingham, Manchester and Coventry. Institutions with the widest choice: University of London, University of Warwick and Imperial College London.

Degrees in Mathematics

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Mathematics builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Mathematics, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Mathematics programmes?

The directory lists 699 Mathematics programmes at 115 institutions in the United Kingdom. Popular cities include London, Birmingham and Manchester.

How long does it take to study Mathematics?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Mathematics programmes in the United Kingdom?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are University of London, University of Warwick, Imperial College London, University of Birmingham and University of Sussex.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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