Mathematics

Mathematics underpins much of the modern world. It is the language in which the physical sciences are written, the engine behind financial markets and computational systems, and the source of many of the most powerful ideas in philosophy and logic. At degree level, mathematics is both a subject of remarkable intellectual depth and a practical training in the kind of rigorous, precise thinking that is genuinely valued across an enormous range of careers.

As Queen Mary University of London puts it: mathematics explains the phenomena in everyday life, from the acceleration you feel in a car to the way characters interact in video games, and it lies behind the most advanced scientific and technological developments of our time.

At Queen Mary University of London this four-year full-time programme develops your mathematical skills and understanding at a serious and progressive level, covering topics across pure mathematics, applied mathematics, and statistics. You will build from foundational topics early in the degree towards more advanced and specialist areas as your mathematical maturity develops, with scope to follow your own interests within the discipline. The typical entry tariff of 136 points reflects the mathematical preparation expected of students entering the programme.

You will develop the ability to construct rigorous arguments, to handle abstract ideas with confidence, and to apply mathematical tools to real problems in ways that are both precise and creative. These capabilities make mathematics graduates unusually versatile.

Graduates of mathematics degrees work in finance, actuarial science, data science, computing, engineering, education, the civil service, and research. Postgraduate study in mathematics, statistics, finance, data science, or a related quantitative field is a natural and well-supported continuation for those wanting to deepen or specialise their expertise.