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University degree

Mathematics

University of Bristol · Bristol
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

This four-year course allows you to explore high-level mathematics at the forefront of research. If you Join a University ranked in the UK top five for Maths research ( THE analysis of REF 2021) with an excellent reputation for teaching and learning (UK top ten for Maths, QS World University Rankings by subject 2024). This four-year course allows you to explore high-level mathematics at the forefront of research.

If you're driven by intellectual curiosity and enjoy the satisfaction of cracking difficult puzzles, this course provides you with core mathematical skills that will equip you for a variety of careers and give you a strong basis for further study. As you progress through your degree, you will have increasing flexibility to shape it to your own interests and skills, whether they be in pure mathematics, theoretical physics, statistics and probability, or a mixture. You may choose to learn about topics as varied as quantum mechanics, financial risk management or number theory.

Our lecturers are passionate about their subject, with modules informed by cutting-edge research. Project work opportunities throughout your course allow you to collaborate with staff and fellow students, preparing you for a substantial fourth-year project on a topic you are passionate about, supervised by one of our world-leading experts.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts1%
128-143 pts1%
144-159 pts10%
160-175 pts19%
176-191 pts10%
192-207 pts18%
208-223 pts10%
224-239 pts13%
240+ pts14%
How they qualified
98% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel98%
degree1%
otherHE1%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
90%
In work or further study after
80%
In professional / skilled jobs
95%
Continue past first year
83%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£33,000
After 15 months
£34,500
3 years on
£48,000
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
83%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching83%
Assessment & feedback83%
Academic support78%
Well organised77%
Learning resources82%
Student community88%
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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 University of Bristol's own site.
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