Mathematics

Master the language of the universe and open doors to careers across almost every industry worldwide.

Mathematics is key to the sciences and plays a crucial role in many business disciplines.
The ongoing drive for economic efficiency, the increasing importance of technology and big data – and emerging areas such as climate science – all mean that mathematics continues to have a huge global impact.
By studying maths with us, you’ll gain crucial transferable skills in problem solving, logical reasoning and analytical thinking.
Demand for mathematical skills comes from all sectors, from business, technology and IT to science, engineering, research and development.
Our graduates have gone on to work for a range of companies, including Amazon, AstraZeneca, HSBC and Nestle.

Student profile: Charlotte Sandell

''Since I didn’t know which area I wanted to specialise in, I was able to take modules such as the mathematics of music, and cosmology, as well as pure maths and statistical modules.''

Charlotte Sandell, Mathematics BSc

Why study at Leeds:

• We have one of the largest mathematics research departments in the UK: This feeds directly into the curriculum, shaping your learning with the latest innovations.

• Tailor your degree: Choose from a unique breadth of modules, from the mathematics of music and cosmology to fluid dynamics and financial risk.

• Get expert teaching: Our academics and researchers specialise in key mathematical areas.

• Benefit from a range of specialist facilities: Our School’s facilities include everything from state-of-the-art lecture theatres to study areas and computer clusters.

• Access support from day one: You'll have small tutorial groups in your first year, regular one-to-one meetings with academic staff and dedicated workspaces like the Mathematics Active Learning Lab.

• Flexible options: You can transfer to the four-year integrated Masters (MMath) degree at the end of your second year.

• Broaden your experience: Before you graduate, enhance your career prospects with our industrial placement opportunities or study abroad programmes.

• Meet your maths community: Outside the classroom, join our student society MathSoc.

Rankings and awards

Top 100 in the world, QS World University Rankings 2026

Where this degree could take you

Here’s an insight into the job roles some of our most recent graduates have obtained:

• Category Management Analyst, Accenture

• Business Intelligence Engineer, Amazon

• Financial Analyst, American Express

• Consultant Statistician, AstraZeneca

• Audit Associate, Deloitte

• Senior Credit Risk Analyst, HSBC

• Senior Actuary, KPMG

• Retail Analyst, Emma Bridgewater

• Statistician, Nestle

• Senior Actuarial Associate, PwC

• Risk Analyst, Sky Bet

• Statistical Analyst, Office of National Statistics

Career support

Top 10 most targeted for 10+ years by the UK's leading employers, The Graduate Market 2026, High Fliers Research

At Leeds, we help you to prepare for your future from day one.

Our Careers Service has the global expertise and sector-spanning industry partnerships that, combined, go way beyond simply helping you get a job. They provide you with the resources you need to upskill and achieve the future you aspire towards – even in the face of lightning-paced change.

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• Statistical Society, Royal