Mathematics

University of Central Lancashire
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Mathematics and statistics

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

120 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,000

About this course

Course overview

We’re one of a few universities in the North West to offer a Mathematics degree which allows you to choose from a range of pure, applied and statistics modules throughout the course. You can opt to study specialist areas such as cryptology, mathematical biology, and fluid dynamics.

Based at our Preston Campus, this course covers a wide range of mathematical topics, with the chance to shape your degree to your own interests and career aspirations. We ensure that what you learn is interesting, innovative and relevant.

You'll develop transferable skills to help you excel in the world of work - from analytical skills to problem-solving, communication and teamwork.

Why study with us

  • Throughout your degree you’ll expand your knowledge of the three strands of mathematics – pure, applied and statistics –and have the chance to explore specialist areas such as cryptology, fluid dynamics and mathematical biology.

  • We have a low student-to-staff ratio, so you will benefit from individual support with plenty of opportunities to learn from our research-active staff.

  • You’ll be taught in a friendly and encouraging atmosphere, by staff with doctoral research degrees, in small class sizes, so you’ll benefit from expert teaching and lots of support.

    What you’ll do

  • Every student gets the chance to go on a residential team building course – it’s a great opportunity to get to know other students and build friendships which will last throughout your studies.

  • There are opportunities to go on international field trips which have an educational purpose. Previous students have been as far afield as Benin in West Africa, where they visited local schools and attended conferences.

  • We’ll help you to develop transferable skills which will help you excel in the world of work – from analytical skills to problem-solving, communication and teamwork.

    Accreditations

  • This course is accredited by the IMA, the UK's learned and professional society for mathematics and its applications. The IMA award the Chartered Mathematician designation, which can be gained following further training and professional experience.

    Future careers

    Employers value the intellectual rigour and reasoning skills that mathematics students acquire, as well as their analytical approach to problem-solving.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 120 points
    BTEC DDM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2134 Programmers and software development professionals
    2433 Actuaries, economists and statisticians
    2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
    3531 Brokers
    2423 Taxation experts
    2422 Finance and investment analysts and advisers

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    UCAS Points

    96 points

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Preston
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Mathematics and statistics
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £25,000

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    University of Central Lancashire

    Preston

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