Mathematics

Boost your career prospects and expand your knowledge by studying the beauty and importance of mathematics.

Our mathematics graduates have diverse and exciting careers, including roles at Google, KPMG, NATS (formally the National Air Traffic Service), and lead data scientists at No.10 Downing Street. Our alumni have fulfilling careers, such as data scientists in the Prime Minister’s office, air traffic control advisors, and investment bankers. Nobel laureate Sir Charles Kao, the “father of fibre optic technology”, is also one of our graduates.

Mathematics has never been more relevant. From helping us live in a more sustainable world to using data to understand human behaviour, our degree will teach you the power of mathematics and give you the skills to harness it.

All of our mathematics degrees are accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications.

What you should know about this course
- The BSc Hons Mathematics course will give you the opportunity to develop skills such as logical analysis, deduction, mathematical modelling, and problem-solving

- You will learn to identify and analyse relevant data from different sources and acquire IT skills using specialist contemporary mathematical software packages

- Throughout, you will learn how to apply mathematical concepts appropriately and enhance your verbal and oral communication skill while developing your ability to work in teams

- Overall, you will have the opportunity to improve your capacity for problem-solving, independent thinking, interpreting and presenting mathematical findings, translating quantitative information into qualitative form

- Opportunities available for students to study abroad for a year