Mathematics is key to the sciences and to a cross-section of business disciplines. The ongoing drive for economic efficiency, the increasing importance of technology and big data, and new emerging areas such as climate science all mean that mathematics continues to have a significant impact on the world. Demand for mathematics skills comes from all sectors – from business and technology to science, research and development and IT – and the career options available are varied and ... READ MORE

Mathematics is key to the sciences and to a cross-section of business disciplines. The ongoing drive for economic efficiency, the increasing importance of technology and big data, and new emerging areas such as climate science all mean that mathematics continues to have a significant impact on the world. Demand for mathematics skills comes from all sectors – from business and technology to science, research and development and IT – and the career options available are varied and rewarding.Studying Mathematics at Leeds will enable you to develop a range of core mathematical skills as well as enhancing your abilities in logical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making – all of which are highly valued by employers. You can also opt to explore topics as diverse as fluid mechanics, cosmology, topology, and numerical analysis, and you can choose to specialise in a particular area of interest or delve into several different areas. Choosing the MMath, BSc degree is particularly suitable if you wish to work closer to the frontiers of research, or to use mathematics at a higher level in your career.Here at Leeds, we understand the importance mathematics has in everyday life, which is why we have one of the largest mathematics research departments in the UK and our courses are shaped by the latest thinking. This will equip you with the relevant knowledge, skills and experience you need to begin your career in this highly valued specialism.**Why study at Leeds:**- Graduate with a degree from a university ranked in the World top 100, QS World University Rankings 2022, and accredited by the Royal Statistical Society.- Our courses are shaped by our leading research in areas such as probability and financial mathematics, modern applied statistics, and analysis.- Put theory into practice with access to modern facilities and computing equipment, complemented by social areas, communal problem-solving spaces and quiet study rooms.- Develop your experience and boost your career prospects with our paid industrial placement opportunities or study abroad programmes.- Benefit from our close links with organisations like Leeds Institute for Data Analytics, Leeds Institute for Fluid Dynamics.- Benefit from our partnership with the Alan Turing Institute, the UK’s national institute for data science and artificial intelligence.