Mathematics BA (Hons)
University of Cambridge
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Mathematics at Cambridge gives you the opportunity to study a wide range of subjects, from abstract logic to black holes.Study different options to discover your strengths, extend your knowledge and develop your interests.Mathematics at CambridgeThis is a flexible course where you can study a variety of different subjects. After set courses in the first year, you’ll have more choice each year. You can choose whether to specialise or keep your options open by studying different topics. We have 3 ...Read more

Mathematics at Cambridge gives you the opportunity to study a wide range of subjects, from abstract logic to black holes.

Study different options to discover your strengths, extend your knowledge and develop your interests.

Mathematics at Cambridge

This is a flexible course where you can study a variety of different subjects. After set courses in the first year, you’ll have more choice each year.

You can choose whether to specialise or keep your options open by studying different topics.

We have 3 and 4 year course options:

  • 3 year course is a BA honours degree
  • 4 year course includes a Masters, so it’s a BA and Master of Mathematics MMath degree

Teaching

Cambridge has had a reputation for excellence in Mathematics since Isaac Newton was here, over 300 years ago.

Over the years, some of the world’s leading mathematicians like Stephen Hawking and Nobel Prize winners have taught in the Faculty.

Many of them currently teach, including Fields Medallists like Wendelin Wener. A Fields Medal is the mathematical equivalent to a Nobel Prize.

Our Faculty is also closely linked with the Isaac Newton Institute. The Institute attracts specialists from all over the world who tackle outstanding problems in the mathematical sciences.

Your future career

A Cambridge Mathematics degree is versatile and very marketable.

When you graduate you’ll be in high demand in business, commerce and industry, as well as the academic world.

Some of our students go on to further study, while others follow a wide variety of careers.

Recent graduate careers include:

  • metrologist
  • games designer
  • biomedical research scientist
  • sports statistician
  • journalist
  • cybersecurity analyst
  • AI research engineer

Our graduates also become:

  • teachers
  • actuaries
  • accountants
  • IT specialists
  • financiers
  • consultants

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Mathematics
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The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 97 = 3% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
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The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
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77%
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Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Mathematics graduate salary at this uni
£31,000
UK Mathematics graduate salary
£26,000
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The Cambridge workload is often a source of discouragement, but when you learn the right balance, you start to see the good side. From an academic viewpoint, you have unparalleled..Read more

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A*A*A Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

41 - 42 Grades / Points required

Minimum A level offer: A*A*APlease check the website for subject requirements for this course (www.cam.ac.uk/courses)

Minimum IB offer level: 41-42 points, with 776 at Higher LevelPlease check the website for subject requirements for this course (www.cam.ac.uk/courses)

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University of Cambridge
Trumpington Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1RF United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Cambridge  0.6 miles away

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