Mathematics BSc (Hons)
University of the West of England
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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BSc(Hons) Mathematics is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA). Develop a strong foundation in advanced mathematical and statistical concepts and methods. Apply these to assess and to solve scheduling, decision-making, simulation and modelling problems across industry, finance and healthcare. Specialise your programme of study by choosing the optional modules in which you are most interested. Draw inspiration from a teaching team who love their subject. Our ...Read more

BSc(Hons) Mathematics is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA). Develop a strong foundation in advanced mathematical and statistical concepts and methods. Apply these to assess and to solve scheduling, decision-making, simulation and modelling problems across industry, finance and healthcare. Specialise your programme of study by choosing the optional modules in which you are most interested. Draw inspiration from a teaching team who love their subject. Our lecturers represent a range of backgrounds and experiences, and they use of a variety of teaching styles to bring your learning to life. Choose modules that involve work-based learning in a school environment to see if teaching is right for you, or gain valuable experience on a placement year. Learn to process and evaluate data using industry-standard mathematical and statistical software in our well-equipped computer labs. Attend regular presentations from visiting professionals to inform your career choices and industry knowledge.When you graduate, a broad range of careers and postgraduate study will be available to you. Destinations include scientific research, business and finance, the civil service, management and teaching. Past graduates have found work with the Office for Students, Amazon, the Office for National Statistics, Bank of Ireland and the Ministry of Defence.You could also progress onto MSc or PhD study in mathematics or statistics.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
81/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
47th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
75th
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
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Mathematics graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Mathematics graduate salary
£22,000
What students say
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Rachael
27 Feb 24

Too many hours for first year I wanna live my life..Read more

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Rosa
27 Feb 24

Great city to be around. The campus is green and social. Lots of good places to go when you have an hour break. A couple of the lecture theatres could do with being more..Read more

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A level:

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Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

120 Grades / Points required

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

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Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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

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T Level:

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Grade B or above in Mathematics. Points from A-Level General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken on to full A-Level) can be included towards the overall tariff. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels.

Grade C in Advanced Higher Mathematics.

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15 Level 3 credits at Distinction in Mathematics.

A minimum grade of 6 in Higher Level Mathematics.

H1 in Mathematics.

Merit in one of the following units: Further Engineering Mathematics or Further Mathematics for Construction. Please list the units that you are taking in your application.

You must achieve a Grade B in A-Level Mathematics, in addition to your T Level qualification.If you have or are looking to partially complete your T-Level you are still required to have the equivalent to 2 full A-Levels as part of our minimum entry requirements. As a result, if you are applying with only the core or occupational specialism, this may be insufficient as a stand-alone qualification.

Popular A-level subjects

Mathematics

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

Mathematics
96%
Physics
32%
Further Mathematics
28%
Biology
14%
Chemistry
14%
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Latest Mathematics (General) reviews

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Rachael
27 Feb 24
Mathematics BSc (Hons)
Too many hours for first year I wanna live my life...
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Rosa
27 Feb 24
Mathematics BSc (Hons)
Great city to be around. The campus is green and social. Lots of good places to go when you have an hour break. A couple of the lecture theatres could do with being more...
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University of the West of England , Bristol

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