Mathematics (MMath) MMath
University of Southampton
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Master of Mathematics - MMath

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Main Site - Highfield Campus

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22-SEP-25

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4 Years

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Master of Mathematics - MMath

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Main Site - Highfield Campus

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You’ll study maths in depth, working with leading researchers who’ll introduce you to pure and applied maths. Learn advanced mathematical and statistical concepts, covering topics from cryptography to black holes. You’ll graduate with the technical skills sought after by employers in finance, commerce, industry and research. The first 3 years of this degree are similar to both the Mathematics and the Mathematics with Statistics courses, covering:Algebra – Calculus - Number theory – Statistics - ...Read more

"You’ll study maths in depth, working with leading researchers who’ll introduce you to pure and applied maths. Learn advanced mathematical and statistical concepts, covering topics from cryptography to black holes. You’ll graduate with the technical skills sought after by employers in finance, commerce, industry and research. The first 3 years of this degree are similar to both the Mathematics and the Mathematics with Statistics courses, covering:Algebra – Calculus - Number theory – Statistics - Mathematical modellingIn the fourth year, you’ll study advanced concepts such as representation theory, harmonic analysis, advanced general relativity or Lie groups.There is also an MMath Mathematics with Statistics pathway available as part of this programme. Following the Statistics pathway you could study topics such as machine learning, survival analysis and other modern applications of statistics.As part of this course you’ll:- Study advanced research methods in algebra, analysis, geometry and topology- Have the option to specialise in statistics- Undertake an individual research project in a field of your choice- Use our student centre, a dedicated learning and social space, exclusively for maths students- Use mathematical and computational packages such as Python and the statistics package 'R'You’ll be taught through a combination of lectures and workshops, by leading researchers in fields, such as group theory, the mathematics of nature and experimental design.If you’d prefer a more general approach, or you’d like to focus on a different specialism, you can choose from our other pathways."

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WUSCA ranking:
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These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
83/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
19th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
20th
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 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
80%
Average salary
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Mathematics graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Mathematics graduate salary
£23,000
What students say
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Yuwa
28 Oct 24

I love the support in terms of living e.g. free laundry and a bus pass. The worst thing may be the functionality of the maps section in the Southampton app. It’s hard to follow..Read more

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Sophie
28 Oct 24

i really like the study spaces and student support. i love the societies that i’m apart of and the sport..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

AAA Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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

Access to HE Diploma:

D:45 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3,D3,D3 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

A Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

36 Grades / Points required

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

H1,H1,H2,H2,H2,H2 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF):

DD Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF):

DDD Grades / Points required

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

D Grades / Points required

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

DDD Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF):

D Grades / Points required

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

A Grades / Points required

Typical Offer: AAA or AABB including Mathematics (grade A)If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A-level offer: AAB including Mathematics (grade A) plus grade A in the EPQOffers typically exclude General Studies, Use of Mathematics and Critical Thinking. If STEP is taken alongside three A-levels then the offer will be AAB including grade A in Mathematics. For more details about STEP see the Admissions Testing Service Website.

We normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case by case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. For example, S5 – S6 (2 years): AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year): ABBBB (A in specific subject).Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4"

Typical offer: 60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3, all of which must be at Distinction Mathematics must be studied to level 3, A-level standard to be considered

D3 D3 D3 in three Principal subjects including Mathematics Cambridge Pre-U's can be used in combination with other qualifications such as A Levels to achieve the equivalent of the typical offer

The University of Southampton values the Extended Project Qualification. Applicants taking the EPQ in addition to three A Levels may also be made an alternative offer one grade below the standard offer, conditional on an A grade in the EPQ.

Typical offer: Pass, with 36 points overall with 18 points at Higher Level, including grade 6 in 'Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Applications and Interpretation’. However, ‘Analysis and Approaches’ is preferred.International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP):Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.

Typical offer: H1 H1 H2 H2 H2 H2, to include Mathematics at H2.

DD in the BTEC Diploma plus A in A level Mathematics

DDD in the BTEC Extended Diploma plus A in A level Mathematics

D in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus AA from two A levels including Mathematics

DDD in the BTEC National Extended Diploma plus A in A level Mathematics

D in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus AA from two A levels including Mathematics

Typical offer: AAA from 3 A levels including Mathematics orAlternative offer: AA from two A levels including Mathematics and A from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate

Popular A-level subjects

Mathematics

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

Mathematics
94%
Further Mathematics
61%
Physics
47%
Chemistry
29%
Economics
15%
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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£22,300 per year

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Students from EU

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£22,300 per year

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Yuwa
28 Oct 24
Mathematical Sciences BSc (Hons)
I love the support in terms of living e.g. free laundry and a bus pass. The worst thing may be the functionality of the maps section in the Southampton app. It’s hard to follow...
Read more
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Sophie
28 Oct 24
Mathematics BSc (Hons)
i really like the study spaces and student support. i love the societies that i’m apart of and the sport...
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