Mathematics

Mathematics has been called the universal language of science, and the description is apt. It underlies physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, economics, and computing, providing the rigorous frameworks and tools that make precise reasoning about the natural and social world possible. It is also a subject of profound intrinsic beauty, a domain of pure thought where patterns, proofs, and structures are explored for their own sake, revealing deep connections that are often as surprising as they are elegant.

At Queen's University Belfast, this three-year full-time degree combines the intrinsic richness of mathematics as a discipline with its remarkable practical applications. You will study pure mathematics, including real and complex analysis, algebra, and topology, alongside applied mathematics, statistics, and numerical methods, building both theoretical depth and computational competence. The breadth of the curriculum reflects the reality that mathematics is genuinely both a pure science with infinite intrigue for a curious mind and a hugely valuable skill set that opens an exceptional range of careers.

The typical entry tariff is 152 UCAS points.

Graduates of mathematics programmes are among the most versatile in the graduate job market. Careers span actuarial science, finance and investment, data science and analytics, engineering, technology, government statistical services, teaching, and academic research. The rigorous training in logical argument, abstract thinking, and problem-solving that mathematics develops is valued in virtually every sector that deals with data, uncertainty, and complex systems.

Many graduates also pursue postgraduate study in mathematics, statistics, data science, or application domains such as mathematical finance, theoretical physics, or operations research.