Mathematics (MMath) with a Placement Year

Expand your mathematical skills and knowledge, and develop master’s-level expertise, with our four-year MMath Mathematics degree, which is approved by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications to meet the educational requirements of Chartered Mathematician status. The University of Reading is in the top 125 in the world for Physical Sciences (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024, by Subject).

You’ll follow the same curriculum as our BSc Mathematics course for the first three years of study, before undertaking a piece of advanced project work in your fourth year. In your final year, you’ll acquire master’s-level knowledge of applied and pure mathematics. You'll gain specialist skills for a career as a research mathematician, whether in industry, academia or elsewhere. 98% of our research is world leading or internationally excellent, and 100% of our research impact has been classed 'outstanding’ or ‘very considerable (REF 2021, combining 4* and 3* submissions – Mathematical Sciences).

This degree includes an integrated, year-long work placement between your second and third year. We offer a variety of placements – in areas such as finance, statistics or modelling – to provide you with valuable experience and insight into industry. Our dedicated placements officer can offer advice and support to find your ideal placement, as well as developing your CV and interview skills.

For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/mathematics-ug/mmath-mathematics-with-a-placement-year