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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.

  • 699 programmes
  • 115 institutions
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  1. Master

    Financial Mathematics and Computation MSc

    University of Leicester 🇬🇧 Leicester, United Kingdom

  2. Bachelor

    Mathematics and Philosophy, BSc

    University of Durham 🇬🇧 Durham, United Kingdom

  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Pure Mathematics, University College London, PhD

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  5. Master

    Mathematics and Statistics (MSc) (Master)

    University of Warwick 🇬🇧 Coventry, United Kingdom

  6. Undergraduate

    Discrete Mathematics (G190) (Undergraduate)

    University of Warwick 🇬🇧 Coventry, United Kingdom

  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Mathematical Logic PhD (2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

  8. Master

    Mathematics (MA)

    University of Edinburgh 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

  9. Undergraduate

    Mathematics (Undergraduate)

    University of Strathclyde 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  11. PhD / Doctorate

    Mathematics and Statistics (PhD)

    University of Sheffield 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

  12. Research

    Mathematics Research Areas

    University of Southampton 🇬🇧 Southampton, United Kingdom

  13. Undergraduate

    Mathematics with Teaching (Undergraduate)

    University of Strathclyde 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

  14. Undergraduate

    Mathematics (Undergraduate)

    University of Oxford 🇬🇧 Oxford United Kingdom, United Kingdom

  15. Bachelor

    Mathematics BSc (Hons) (part-time

    University of Bolton 🇬🇧 Bolton, United Kingdom

  16. Bachelor

    BSc in Mathematics

    University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

  17. Master

    Interdisciplinary Mathematics (MSc) (Master)

    University of Warwick 🇬🇧 Coventry, United Kingdom

  18. Undergraduate

    Mathematics and Statistics (Undergraduate)

    University of Strathclyde 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.

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