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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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  1. Research

    Mathematics (Research)

    University of Strathclyde 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  2. Research

    Mathematics, Statistics and Epidemiology PhDs, Institute of Cancer Research, MPhil

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  3. Undergraduate

    Mathematics and Philosophy (GV15) (Undergraduate)

    University of Warwick 🇬🇧 Coventry, United Kingdom

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  4. Other programmes

    Use of Mathematics AS/A2

    Bexhill College 🇬🇧 Bexhill-on-Sea East Sussex, United Kingdom

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  6. Postgraduate

    Financial Mathematics (Postgraduate)

    Heriot Watt University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  7. Master

    MSc Mathematics

    University of Leeds 🇬🇧 Leeds, United Kingdom

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  8. Research

    MSc by Research in Mathematics (MSc)

    University of Hertfordshire 🇬🇧 Hatfield, United Kingdom

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  9. Certificate

    Physics with Mathematics PGCE (PGCE Secondary course)

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

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  10. Master

    Mathematics | DPhil, MSc (R)

    University of Oxford 🇬🇧 Oxford United Kingdom, United Kingdom

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  11. PhD / Doctorate

    Mathematical Logic PhD

    The University of Manchester, Manchester Doctoral College 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  12. Bachelor

    Primary Teaching (Mathematics specialism) BA (Ed)

    University of Reading 🇬🇧 Berkshire, United Kingdom

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  13. Certificate

    Secondary Physics with Mathematics (Age Phase 11-19) with QTS* - PGCE

    Edge Hill University 🇬🇧 Lancashire, United Kingdom

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  15. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons): Mathematics and Physics | GF13

    University of Bath 🇬🇧 Bath, United Kingdom

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  16. Master

    Industrial Mathematical Modelling (Msc)

    Loughborough University 🇬🇧 Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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  17. Research

    Mathematics (PhD) (Research Degree)

    University of Warwick 🇬🇧 Coventry, United Kingdom

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  18. Certificate

    Mathematics PGCE (PGCE Secondary course)

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

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  19. Research

    Mathematics Research

    Kings College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  20. Certificate

    PGCE Secondary Mathematics, PGCE

    Birmingham City University 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  21. Bachelor

    Spanish Studies and Mathematics : BA Hons

    Lancaster University 🇬🇧 Lancaster, United Kingdom

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  22. Research

    Mathematics (Research)

    University of Portsmouth 🇬🇧 Portsmouth, Hampshire, 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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