(UCAS Code G103)
Around the year 1260, the philosopher Roger Bacon wrote: "Mathematics is the door and the key to the sciences... for the things of this world cannot be made known without a knowledge of mathematics." Centuries later this is as true as ever.
Mathematics is unique - at the same time it is both a beautiful and fascinating world of abstract structures and ideas and a down-to-earth, practical subject at the heart of modern science and technology. Much of its attraction comes from studying the relations between these aspects. For example, an elegant theorem on complex functions also governs the lift on an aircraft wing, and apparently highly abstract algebraic results have important consequences in data security. Our degree course aims to convey the power, beauty and excitement of the subject.
Entry requirements
A typical offer is AAB, including A in Mathematics. For general admission information, click here.
Related course programme
We also offer a three-year BSc degree in Mathematics (UCAS Code G100). The MSci degree is primarily aimed at those who will continue to use mathematics at a high level after graduation - for example in commerce, industry or research - while the BSc is aimed at those who will use mathematical skills in areas such as administration, management, accountancy and teaching. We realize that on entry most students will not have decided on a career, so the BSc and the MSci programmes have a common first year, and the choice between them is made at the start of the second year. Therefore it does not matter for which degree you register initially. To continue in the MSci programme you must perform well in those examinations already taken.
Information on the courses students on this programme are expected to take is available on this page.