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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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    Essential mathematics 1 (Module)

    The Open University 🇬🇧 Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Financial Mathematics PhD

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

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    Further pure mathematics (Module)

    The Open University 🇬🇧 Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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    Mathematical methods (Module)

    The Open University 🇬🇧 Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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    Mathematical thinking in schools (Module)

    The Open University 🇬🇧 Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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    Mathematics

    University of East London 🇬🇧 London United Kingdom, United Kingdom

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  8. Bachelor

    Mathematics (Bachelor)

    Keele University 🇬🇧 Keele, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

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  9. Undergraduate

    Mathematics and Physics, University College London, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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    Mathematics OCR GCE A-level (MEI) (Fast Track)

    Cornwall College 🇬🇧 Redruth, United Kingdom

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  11. PhD / Doctorate

    Pure Mathematics PhD

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

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    Mathematics (Honours degree)

    The Open University 🇬🇧 Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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  13. Undergraduate

    Mathematics and Statistical Science, University College London, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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    Mathematics OCR GCE A2-level (MEI)

    Cornwall College 🇬🇧 Redruth, United Kingdom

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  16. Undergraduate

    Mathematics with Mathematical Physics, University College London, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  17. Undergraduate

    Mathematics with Statistics, Royal Holloway, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  18. Undergraduate

    Mathematics, Birkbeck, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  19. Undergraduate

    Mathematics, Queen Mary, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  20. Bachelor

    Mathematics - BSc (Honours)

    Sheffield Hallam University 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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    Mathematics and its Learning (Honours degree)

    The Open University 🇬🇧 Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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  22. Undergraduate

    Mathematics and Music, Royal Holloway, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, 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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