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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. Bachelor

    BSc Mathematics (with a year abroad)

    University of Leicester 🇬🇧 Leicester, United Kingdom

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  2. Certificate

    Mathematics and Laboratory Basics (Summer Preparation Modules) (Certificate)

    Birkbeck College, University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  3. Other programmes

    Science & Mathematics

    Brooklands College 🇬🇧 Weybridge, Surrey, Ashford, Middlesex, United Kingdom

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  4. Master

    Statistics with Financial Mathematics - MSc

    University of Sheffield 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  6. Master

    Theoretical Physics and Applied Mathematics MSci (Joint honours)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  7. Diploma

    Level 5 Diploma in Teaching Mathematics (Numeracy CPD) part-time

    University of Bolton 🇬🇧 Bolton, United Kingdom

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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Applied Mathematics, University College London, PhD

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  9. Research

    MSc by Research in the Mathematics of Complex Systems

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

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  10. PhD / Doctorate

    Mathematics : MPhil/PhD

    Lancaster University 🇬🇧 Lancaster, United Kingdom

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  11. Bachelor

    G100 Mathematics, 4 years BSc (Hons)

    Heriot Watt University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  12. Bachelor

    G1F3 Mathematics with Physics, 4 years BSc (Hons)

    Heriot Watt University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  13. Master

    MSc Financial Mathematics

    Warwick Business School | University of Warwick 🇬🇧 Coventry, United Kingdom

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  15. Undergraduate

    Theoretical Physics and Applied Mathematics MSci, Undergraduate, Joint honours combined, 4 years

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  16. Master

    Mathematical Computation, MEng, 4 years

    University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  17. Bachelor

    GGC3 Financial Mathematics, 4 years BSc (Hons)

    Heriot Watt University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  18. Bachelor

    Mathematics (BSc)

    Birkbeck College, University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  19. Bachelor

    Theoretical Physics and Applied Mathematics BSc (Joint honours)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  20. Other programmes

    Mathematics

    Abbey College Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  21. Bachelor

    BSc Mathematics | G100 | 3 years

    University of Southampton 🇬🇧 Southampton, United Kingdom

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  22. Bachelor

    Mathematics and Statistics BSc (Hons) degree, 3 years full-time, 4 years sandwich or study abroad, Code:GG13

    Coventry University 🇬🇧 Coventry, 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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