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Mathematics and Statistics

MMath · 4 Years · Full-time · 21/09/2026 · UndergraduateMain Site

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2026-2027
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Course summary

This flexible single-honours undergraduate Master's degree programme is for you if you expect to use statistics in your professional work. You will develop the capacity to formulate and analyse problems and to interpret scientific evidence using appropriate statistical methodology. You get good all-round mathematical knowledge together with the ability to experience more specialised results, methods and ideas; your education in these specialised areas is in sufficient depth to enable you to undertake postgraduate studies, conduct research or work as a specialist mathematician.

A core of basic mathematics, probability and statistics provides you with the fundamental knowledge and skills, and the basis for more advanced work later on. Core material is covered in the first year, developing the capacity to learn and apply mathematical and statistical ideas. In the second year, besides probability and statistics, you can choose to take on courses from pure or applied mathematics, along with other optional units such as Programming with R. You will understand the significance and power of mathematics, and to acquire a thorough knowledge and understanding of those topics that any employer would expect of a Mathematics and Statistics graduate.

After your first two years, you choose your lecture courses from a widening range of options in order that you can pursue whichever areas of mathematics most interest you. You also undertake a substantial final year project in probability and statistics.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • MMath • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 21/09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
GG13
Institution code:
M20
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
GG13
Institution code:
M20
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - A*AA

A*AA including A* in Mathematics or Further Mathematics A-level. Further Mathematics is preferred but not essential. When the Further Maths A-level is taken it will be included in the offer. If you do not have the required grades or subjects you may want to consider our integrated foundation year. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore there will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A-level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offers you will receive. Typical Contextual Offer: A*AB including A* in Mathematics A-level or AAA including AA in Mathematics and Further Mathematics A-level. Further Mathematics is preferred but not essential. When the Further Maths A-level is taken it will be included in the offer. A grade A in A-level Further Mathematics would be required. Please check for specific GCSE/IGCSE subject entry requirements below Contextual offers are available for applicants who: - live in the UK and will be under the age of 21 on 1 September of the year they will start their course; and - live in an area of disadvantage or with low progression into higher education; and - have attended a UK school or college for their GCSEs or A-levels (or equivalent qualifications) that has performed below the national average over multiple years. See our contextual admissions page for full details and to check your eligibility.

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

We consider the National Extended Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Diploma with grades DDD plus an A-level in Mathematics at grade A*.

Access to HE Diploma

Each application is considered individually. Applicants should contact the Admissions Office to discuss their particular circumstances. As a guide we require a QAA-recognised Access to HE Diploma (a minimum of 60 credits overall with at least 45 at Level 3). The 45 credits at Level 3 to be with Distinction (to include 21 credits of specific Mathematics units). In addition, we require Advanced A-level in Mathematics at grade A*.

Scottish Higher

We normally require grades AAAAB in Scottish Highers. In addition, Scottish Advanced Highers at AAA (including Mathematics) is normally required. English Language not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (minimum National 5 grade C / Intermediate 2 grade C / Standard Grade Credit level grade 3). If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact us.

AS

AS level results are not considered as part of the standard admissions process at The University of Manchester.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DD

We consider the National Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Diploma with grades DD plus an A-level in Mathematics at grade A*.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D

We consider the National Foundation Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Foundation Diploma with grade D plus additional level 3 qualifications such as A-levels at A* (Mathematics) and A in another subject.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D

We consider the National Extended Certificate for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Certificate with grade D plus additional level 3 qualifications such as A-level grades at A* (Mathematics) and A in another subject.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted

Scottish Advanced Higher

We normally require grades AAAAB in Scottish Highers. In addition, Scottish Advanced Highers at AAA (including Mathematics) is normally required. English Language not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (minimum National 5 grade C / Intermediate 2 grade C / Standard Grade Credit level grade 3). If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact us.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 37 points

37 points overall with 7,6,6 at Higher Level, including 7 in Mathematics. We will only accept Higher Level Mathematics: analysis and approaches.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales and usually requires two A-levels or equivalent to be included within this. The minimum grade required will normally be the same as the lowest grade listed in the A-level entry requirements. If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact us.

Extended Project

The University recognises the benefits of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. Although the Extended Project will not be included in the conditions of your offer, we strongly encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your personal statement and at interview. We may also choose to take your performance in the EPQ into account should places be available in August for applicants who narrowly miss the entry grades for their chosen course.

Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - Not accepted

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D2, D3, D3

D2, D3, D3 in Principal subjects with D2 in Mathematics. We also consider applicants offering Pre-U Principal Subjects, or a mix of Pre-U and A-level subjects, in three distinct subjects. The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives and Research (GPR) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. However, the qualification will not form part of your offer conditions.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education, typically five GCSEs/IGCSEs at grade A*/9 to B/6, including acceptable levels of literacy and numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade C/4 in GCSE/IGCSE English Language and Grade A/7 (normally) in GCSE/IGCSE Mathematics. GCSE/IGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/IGCSE English Language. Other applicants will be expected to demonstrate a broad general education and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - DDD

We consider the Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma for entry with grades DDD in combination with a grade A* in A-level Mathematics.

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma - DD

We consider the Cambridge Technical Diploma for entry with grades DD in combination with a grade A* in A-level Mathematics.

OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma - DD

We consider the Cambridge Foundation Diploma for entry with grades DD plus a grade A* in A-level Mathematics and another A-level (not General Studies or Critical Thinking) at grade A.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate - D

We consider the Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate for entry with grade D plus a grade A* in A-level Mathematics and another A-level (not General Studies or Critical Thinking) at grade A.

T Level - Not accepted

The University recognises a number of foundation programmes as suitable for entry to this undergraduate programme:

Applicants completing the INTO Manchester in partnership with The University of Manchester international foundation programme in Mathematics and Computer Science, are required to achieve AAA with grade A in Mathematics, A in Further Mathematics and A in one further academic subject with an EAP score of Grade B with B in writing and nothing below a C.

Applicants completing the NCUK International Foundation year in Business/Engineering are required to achieve AAA with grade A in Mathematics and A in two further academic subjects with an EAP score of Grade B with B in writing and nothing below a C. If you are studying at an NCUK centre which offers Further Maths, then one of the two A grades must be in Further Maths.

Applicants studying other Foundation programmes should contact us to check if their qualification is recognised for entry to this programme and for specific entry requirements.

Additional entry requirements

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English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.56.5 overall with 6.5 in writing, and 6.0 in each other sub-skill
All applicants to the University (from the UK and Overseas) are required to show evidence of English Language proficiency. The minimum English Language requirement for this course is either: - GCSE/iGCSE English Language grade C/4 - IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.5 in writing, and 6.0 in each other sub-skill - TOEFL iBT: 90 overall with a minimum of 22 in writing and nothing below 20 in the other sub-tests - An acceptable equivalent qualification Please note that if you hold English as a Second Language iGCSE qualification, we may also require you to offer one of our acceptable equivalent or achieve a higher grade in your iGCSE than the one stated above.

Acceptable English Language Qualifications https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/admissions/language-requirements/

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We operate contextual admissions meaning many applicants receive an offer and are admitted at least one grade below standard entry requirements. Entry requirements for applicants meeting contextual admissions criteria are listed next to the standard entry requirements on course profiles.

Contextual admissions means we consider your application in context helping us to ensure everyone has a fair chance of getting into Manchester. The data we use is automatically provided on your UCAS form.

Learn more on the University of Manchester website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Data from:
This course and 10 other mathematics courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

For University of Manchester, the top and bottom 5% of student grades have been removed from these calculations. This change helps to remove any extraordinary circumstances that could impact the data. Learn more here .
A*AA Most common
  1. A*A*A*
  2. Highest grades
  3. AAA
  4. Lowest grades

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

84% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

This course has a required grade that may not be listed in the data. Check the entry requirements for the full qualification requirements.

How do you compare?

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Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students

62 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

86 Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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