Mathematics with Philosophy BSc (Hons)
University of Lincoln
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Lincoln (Main Site)

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Lincoln (Main Site)

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3 Years

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The BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Philosophy degree provides students with the opportunity to develop a large skill set in pure and applied mathematics while developing a philosophical understanding of the world we live in and the place we occupy within it.The School of Mathematics and Physics is dedicated to achieving excellence in research and aims to provide a friendly, approachable culture for students to join.Students have the opportunity to learn from, and work alongside, our team of ...Read more

The BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Philosophy degree provides students with the opportunity to develop a large skill set in pure and applied mathematics while developing a philosophical understanding of the world we live in and the place we occupy within it.The School of Mathematics and Physics is dedicated to achieving excellence in research and aims to provide a friendly, approachable culture for students to join.Students have the opportunity to learn from, and work alongside, our team of academics who can support and encourage them to apply imagination, creativity and rigour to the solution of real-world problems. Individual and group projects during the course are designed to develop valuable transferable skills.

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Philosophy
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
3/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
42nd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
48th
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%
Philosophy
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 - 93 = 7% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
7%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
97%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Philosophy graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Philosophy graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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Sophie
09 Dec 24

The facilities are good for what students need for revision and uni work, the student pubs are nice..Read more

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Alex
26 Nov 24

It’s got good facilities and a good location..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

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Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

104 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 Grades / Points required

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

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104 UCAS points from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent qualifications. To include grade B from A Level Mathematics.

104 UCAS Tariff points to include 40 points from Advanced Highers in Maths.A combination of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted.

From a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent qualifications.To include 40 UCAS Tariff points from A Level Mathematics or equivalent qualification.

45 Level 3 credits with a minimum of 104 UCAS Tariff points, including 40 points from 15 credits in Maths.

To include a Higher Level grade 5 in Mathematics.

BTEC qualifications will be considered provided a grade B is obtained in A Level Maths.

Popular A-level subjects

Mathematics

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

Mathematics
99%
Physics
47%
Further Mathematics
35%
Chemistry
26%
Biology
14%
HESA
Philosophy

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

Psychology
98%
Sociology
25%
Biology
22%
English Literature
21%
History
16%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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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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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£17,250 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£17,250 per year

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Students from International

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£17250 Per year

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Sophie
09 Dec 24
Mathematics BSc (Hons)
The facilities are good for what students need for revision and uni work, the student pubs are nice...
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Alex
26 Nov 24
Mathematics BSc (Hons)
It’s got good facilities and a good location...
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