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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. Postgraduate

    Pure Mathematics (Postgraduate)

    Heriot Watt University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  2. Certificate

    PGCE, PGCE Secondary Mathematics (Postgraduate course)

    Liverpool John Moores University 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  3. Other programmes

    Mathematics

    University of Oxford, Oriel College 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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  4. Master

    Applied Mathematics, University College London, MPhil

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  6. Other programmes

    Mathematics - Subject Knowledge Enhancement

    Edge Hill University 🇬🇧 Lancashire, United Kingdom

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  7. Master

    MSci Mathematics and Philosophy (GV15)

    University of Bristol 🇬🇧 Bristol, United Kingdom

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  8. Certificate

    PGCE, PGCE Physics with Mathematics (Postgraduate course)

    Liverpool John Moores University 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  9. Postgraduate

    Statisticssee, Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (Postgraduate)

    University of Cambridge 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

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  10. Research

    Mathematics Research Areas (MPhil)

    University of Southampton 🇬🇧 Southampton, United Kingdom

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  11. Research

    Pure Mathematics (Postgraduate) (Research Programme)

    Queen`s University of Belfast 🇬🇧 Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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  12. Other programmes

    Subject Knowledge Enhancement in Mathematics (14 units), SKE in Mathematics

    Birmingham City University 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  13. Bachelor

    BSc in Mathematics

    Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  15. Undergraduate

    Mathematics (G100) (Undergraduate)

    University of Warwick 🇬🇧 Coventry, United Kingdom

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  16. Bachelor

    Mathematics (BSc)

    University of Edinburgh 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  17. Postgraduate

    Mathematics and Statistics (Postgraduate)

    Open University, Institute of Educational Technology 🇬🇧 Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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  18. Research

    Mathematics AQA GCSE

    Cornwall College 🇬🇧 Redruth, United Kingdom

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  19. Bachelor

    Financial Mathematics (Bachelor)

    Loughborough University 🇬🇧 Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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  20. Master

    Mathematics Enhancement Course (Master)

    University of Bedfordshire 🇬🇧 Bedford, Putteridge Bury campus, United Kingdom

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  21. Bachelor

    Physics and Mathematics BSc (Joint Hons)

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  22. Bachelor

    BSc Mathematics

    University of Exeter 🇬🇧 Devon, 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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