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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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    AS/A2 Mathematics (Evening)

    Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College (HWLC) 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  2. Other programmes

    Mathematics

    Aston University, School of Engineering and Applied Science 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  3. Undergraduate

    Mathematics (Undergraduate)

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

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  4. Bachelor

    BSc in Mathematics (Course 2013)

    University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

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  6. Bachelor

    Computational Mathematics BSc

    University of Reading 🇬🇧 Berkshire, United Kingdom

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  7. Associate

    Mathematics SQA Level 5 (Vocational)

    University of the Highlands and Islands, Lews Castle College 🇬🇧 Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, United Kingdom

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  8. Master

    Applied Mathematics, Royal Holloway, MPhil

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  9. Bachelor

    BSc Mathematics and Physics

    University of Leeds 🇬🇧 Leeds, United Kingdom

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  10. Master

    Mathematics (M.Phil)

    University of Chester 🇬🇧 Chester, United Kingdom

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  11. Diploma

    Mathematics (Postgraduate diploma)

    The Open University 🇬🇧 Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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  12. Master

    Mathematics and Statistical Science, MSci, 4 years

    University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  13. Bachelor

    Mathematics, BSc/BA (Hons) Combined, Full-time, Chester

    University of Chester 🇬🇧 Chester, United Kingdom

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  15. Master

    Mathematics, MSci, 4 years

    University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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    AS / A2 Mathematics

    Hackney Community College 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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  17. Bachelor

    Financial Mathematics - BSc (Hons)

    University of Kent 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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  18. Undergraduate

    Mathematics and Philosophy (Undergraduate)

    University of Oxford 🇬🇧 Oxford United Kingdom, United Kingdom

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  19. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons) Financial Mathematics

    University of Surrey 🇬🇧 Surrey, United Kingdom

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  20. Other programmes

    Mathematics and Statistics (Prostgrad)

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

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  21. Bachelor

    Mathematics, BSc Hons

    University of Greenwich 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  22. Bachelor

    BSc Mathematics for Secondary Teaching, 3 Years, Full-time, Mathematical Sciences, G190

    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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