Mathematics MMath
University of Surrey
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**Why choose this course**• Mathematics forms the basis of many aspects of modern life and has applications across the sciences, technology, finance and management.• You’ll develop transferable skills such as creative problem-solving and logical reasoning, which are in great demand in a wide range of career sectors.• As a mathematics undergraduate at Surrey, you’ll be part of a vibrant and friendly community. You’ll benefit from a personal tutor, small group teaching, and a lively, ...Read more


Why choose this course

• Mathematics forms the basis of many aspects of modern life and has applications across the sciences, technology, finance and management.
• You’ll develop transferable skills such as creative problem-solving and logical reasoning, which are in great demand in a wide range of career sectors.
• As a mathematics undergraduate at Surrey, you’ll be part of a vibrant and friendly community. You’ll benefit from a personal tutor, small group teaching, and a lively, research-active learning environment.
• You can also take part in our award-winning Professional Training placements scheme, which prepare students for roles in various sectors. And you can get involved in research through a summer internship within our School of Mathematics and Physics.


What you will study

Our BSc and MMath Mathematics courses help you build on your existing knowledge and gain a strong foundation across the fundamentals of mathematics.You can choose to study for a BSc or opt for our MMath. The latter is a direct route to a masters qualification, known as an integrated masters, and enables you to delve deeper into advanced mathematics. It also provides a good foundation for further study at postgraduate level.In your first year, you will develop your fundamental mathematical knowledge and problem-solving skills by studying a range of mathematics. You will also learn mathematical programming using Python and have training in professional skills, such as effective teamwork and technical report writing.In your second year you’ll get to choose some of your modules, and in your third year, what you study is entirely your choice. Available modules in third year include Riemannian geometry, mathematical theory of data science, quantum mechanics, and mathematical ecology and epidemiology.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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23/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
36th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
12th
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%
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65%
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Mathematics graduate salary at this uni
£27,000
UK Mathematics graduate salary
£25,000
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Lizzy
03 Dec 24

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Archana
13 Nov 24

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

AAA Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAAAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AAA Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:45 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

A Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

35 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.

Overall: AAAWe do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.Required Subjects: Mathematics at Grade A. If you are also studying Further Maths we will reduce the offer by 1 grade. Only 1 offer grade reduction policy will apply.Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.

Overall: AAAABRequired Subjects: Grade A in Mathematics. GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C

Overall: AAARequired Subjects: Grade A in Mathematics.GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C

Overall: QAA-recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 Credits overall, including 45 at Distinction, and A level Mathematics grade A.

Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A-level offer, plus an alternate offer of one A-level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects.This grade reduction will not combine with other grade reduction policies, such as contextual admissions policy or In2Surrey.

Overall: 35 Required Subjects:Mathematics Applications and Interpretations HL6 or Mathematics Analysis and Approaches HL6/SL7GCSE or Equivalent: English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6.

Overall: D*DD in the BTEC Extended Diploma, and A level Mathematics grade A.

Overall: Pass overall with AAA from a combination of the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and two A levels. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass. We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.Required Subjects: A-level Mathematics at Grade A. If you are also studying A-level Further Maths, we will reduce the offer by 1 grade. Only 1 offer grade reduction policy will apply.GCSE or Equivalent: Completion of GCSE English and Mathematics equivalents within the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.

Popular A-level subjects

Mathematics

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

Mathematics
99%
Further Mathematics
66%
Physics
48%
Chemistry
26%
Economics
25%
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University of Surrey
University of Surrey , Guildford

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Stag Hill Guildford Surrey GU2 7XH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Guildford  0.3 miles away

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