Mathematics and Philosophy BSc (Hons)
University of Bristol
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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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 2023).If you love the challenge of thinking through a maths question and the satisfaction of having solved a difficult problem but also want to think about a broad range of intellectual questions in a rigorous way, this course is for you.Linked by the formal study of logic, the two ...Read more

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 2023).If you love the challenge of thinking through a maths question and the satisfaction of having solved a difficult problem but also want to think about a broad range of intellectual questions in a rigorous way, this course is for you.Linked by the formal study of logic, the two components of the course complement each other. You will develop rigorous analysis and argument distinctive to the analytic philosophical tradition while developing mathematical maturity to reason through subtle ideas in abstract mathematics.There is also the opportunity to use your mathematical knowledge in the study of the philosophy of biology, economics and physics.Think Big bursaries of £3,000 are available to support first-year international undergraduate students in this subject area.

Key stats

Mathematics
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
86/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
11th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
16th
Mathematics
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
84%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Mathematics graduate salary at this uni
£25,000
UK Mathematics graduate salary
£25,000
Philosophy
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
82%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Philosophy graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Philosophy graduate salary
£21,000
What students say
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Lucy
27 Feb 24

Student life is great, the nightlife and atmosphere is friendly and fun. The uni lectures are predominantly very interesting and explained well but the course is definitely..Read more

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Harriet
27 Feb 24

Amazing city and nightlife, very social and easy to meet people. Great uni buildings, lots of great study spaces and places to chill with friends. The students union could be..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

AAB - A*AA Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAAAA Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AA Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 - 38 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

D*DD Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Standard offer: A*AA including A* in Mathematics.Contextual offer: AAB including A in Mathematics.Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.

Standard Higher: AAAAA.

Advanced Higher: AA including Mathematics.

Access to HE Diploma in Engineering, Science, or Computing (or similar titles). The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include:at least 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit or above; andat least 12 credits at Distinction in Mathematics (including algebra, calculus and trigonometry). Plus either A in A-level Mathematics, or achieving the required level in the Bristol School of Mathematics maths test.Mature students can contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course.

Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B, and M3 is C.

Standard offer: 38 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 7 at Higher Level in Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations).Contextual offer: 34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations).Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.

D*DD in EITHER Engineering BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, plus A in Mathematics at A-level (or equivalent), OR any Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma,plus A in Mathematics at A-level (or equivalent). Applicants taking Engineering BTEC may be invited to take the University of Bristol Maths test in place of A-level Mathematics.

Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.

Popular A-level subjects

Mathematics

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
100%
Further Mathematics
80%
Physics
64%
Chemistry
33%
Economics
17%
HESA
Philosophy

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Psychology
40%
Mathematics
38%
Religious Studies & Theology
33%
English Literature
31%
Biology
26%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£30,400 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£30,400 per year

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Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£30400 Per year

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Lucy
27 Feb 24
Mathematics and Philosophy BSc (Hons)
Student life is great, the nightlife and atmosphere is friendly and fun. The uni lectures are predominantly very interesting and explained well but the course is definitely...
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Harriet
27 Feb 24
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Amazing city and nightlife, very social and easy to meet people. Great uni buildings, lots of great study spaces and places to chill with friends. The students union could be...
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