Mathematics

Mathematics at university encourages you to think in an entirely different way.

You will develop a rigorous mindset and be introduced to new mathematical concepts not explored at school level.

By the end of your programme, you will specialise in an area of your particular mathematical interest.

This new way of approaching and analysing complex problems is a particularly valuable skill, applicable to many exciting career paths. This makes mathematics graduates extremely employable.

The MA Mathematics programme combines the study of mathematics with an art or humanities subject, of your choice, selected from the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Science.

In Years 1 and 2, you will spend up to half of your time studying your chosen arts or humanities subject; you will spend the rest of your time on mathematics.

From Year 3 onwards, you will study mathematics only. You can choose to specialise in a particular aspect of mathematics or study courses across the broad range offered by our School.

Why study MA Mathematics?

Whilst very similar to our BSc Mathematics programme, there are some subtle differences:

• your outside subject must be selected from the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

• your outside subject should be the same in Years 1 and 2

If you would prefer more flexibility and variety with your outside subjects, you may prefer the BSc Mathematics programme.

Flexibility between BSc and MA

Provided you take the appropriate outside subjects, it is easy to switch between the BSc and the MA programmes once you are enrolled at the University.

From Year 3 onwards, our BSc and MA programmes are the same.

Note: this degree is an undergraduate degree and not a masters degree.

If you would like to study for a masters degree, please see our MMath integrated masters programme. Or you may consider completing an MSc degree after your undergraduate degree.