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University degree

Mathematics

The University of Essex
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
Worth knowing: about 30% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
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About this course

Master the logical foundations of science, engineering and technology, with options for a placement or year abroad. The BSc (Hons) Mathematics is a three-year degree, extendable to four with an optional year in placement or abroad. You’ll secure a broad understanding of the fundamental of mathematics and their modern applications.

The BSc (Hons) Mathematics lets you blend pure mathematics, applied topics and statistical, financial and analytical methods. You’ll develop programming skills in languages such as Python and SQL, and learn to use computational toolkits such as MATLAB, Maple and R.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts5%
80-95 pts15%
96-111 pts10%
112-127 pts15%
128-143 pts15%
144-159 pts15%
160-175 pts10%
176-191 pts5%
208-223 pts5%
How they qualified
70% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel70%
otherHE15%
degree5%
none5%
other5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
70%
Continue past first year
87%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£29,000
3 years on
£36,000
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
87%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching96%
Assessment & feedback88%
Academic support82%
Well organised95%
Learning resources97%
Student community93%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on The University of Essex's own site.
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