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Master in Science (with Honours) – MSci (Hon)
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SEP-25
4 Years
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Master in Science (with Honours) – MSci (Hon)
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Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Our Mathematics MSci will give you the basis you need in advanced mathematics. In your fourth year you will conduct a research project, pursuing your own academic interests and acquiring the skill of independent academic research. This course leads to careers where mathematics is used technically, including industrial and academic research and finance, but will also suit those who wish to deepen their undergraduate studies.You will spend your third year gaining valuable work experience with a year-long placement at a UK company before returning to complete a final year with us. Finding an industry placement will require students to be resourceful and engaged. The Faculty has dedicated placement support providing advice and host employer-led events, ensuring you have all the tools to secure the right placement for you.Key benefits- Top 10 in the UK for Mathematics (QS by subject 2022)- Our research-led curriculum encourages you to critically analyse and debate a wide range of contemporary issues.- Choose from a wide range of modules taught by renowned experts, allowing you to tailor your degree to suit your interests.- You’ll become highly employable – our graduates have entered careers in banking, consultancy, accountancy, management and more.- Our central location puts you at the heart of the business and financial world, and close to major libraries and societies, including the London Mathematical Society.
Exam type
A levelA level:
A*A*A Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
AAB Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
AA Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:42,M:3 Grades / Points required
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
D2,D2,D3 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
35 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H1,H1,H1,H1,H2,H2 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels. Must include grade A*A in Mathematics and Further Mathematics (in any order).
Must be a combination of three Scottish Highers and two Scottish Advanced Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject.
Must be combined with three Scottish Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject. Must include grade A in Advanced Higher Mathematics.
The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be 60 credits in total. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall: 42 credits must be from units awarded at Distinction, with 3 at Merit. The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be in Mathematics with the syllabus containing Pure Mathematics, and must include at least 30 Level 3 credits in Mathematics awarded at Distinction.
Must include grade D2 and D3 (in any order) in a Principal subject in Mathematics and Further Mathematics (full course). If you are studying the one year Short Course in Further Mathematics, this can be considered instead if you additionally achieve/have achieved a grade 3 in any STEP paper or a Merit in AEA Mathematics. Please note that Global Perspectives is not accepted by King's as one of the Pre-U Principal subjects.
38 points overall or an aggregate score of 19 from three Higher Levels. Must include grade 7 in Higher Level Mathematics. Notes: The total point score of 38 includes TOK/EE. IB students studying the new Maths curriculum would be required to study Analysis and Approaches at Higher Level to meet the subject requirement for this programme.
Must include Mathematics.
Please see our online prospectus for further details on our BTEC entry requirements.
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£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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