Mathematics
We know you care about your career. So we've got a Maths course that will set you up for a well-paid one. We rapidly adapt what we teach to reflect the fast-moving graduate employment market, and our courses are built on the research expertise of our world-leading mathematicians.
When most people think of maths, they think of maths in theory alone, but we don't and neither do you. Maths at Kent is dual focused, so as much as theory is important, we care about application. Maths is astronomy, advertising, defence, logistics, media, sales and just about anything else you can think of.
Our foundation year course enables you to develop your mathematics skills and start learning some university-level material, so that you'll be ready to succeed on your chosen mathematics degree.
Your Future
A maths degree from Kent will set you up for a wide range of careers in areas including medical statistics, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, accounting and software development.
Location
Our city, your time.
It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere.
We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!
The following modules are what students typically study, but this may change year to year in response to new developments and innovations.
Foundation Year: If your qualifications are not sufficient, for whatever reason, for direct entry onto a degree course, you can apply for this course. It covers the mathematical skills you need to enter Stage 1 of the degree.
Compulsory modules currently include: Foundation Mathematics 1; Statistics and Programming for Mathematical Sciences; Foundation Mathematics 2; Exploring Mathematical Sciences; Quantitative Science Laboratory; Mechanics and Materials.
Year 1 compulsory modules currently include the following: Essential Principles of Probability and Statistics; Applications and Practice with R and Python; Linear Algebra; Calculus; Mathematical Structures and Proofs; Analysis and Mathematical Modelling.
Year 2 compulsory modules currently include the following: Optimisation for Data Analysis; Mathematical Statistics; Multivariable and Vector Calculus; Cryptography and Number Theory; Numerical Methods and Differential Equations; Preparing for Professional Practice.
Year 3 compulsory modules currently include the following: Exploring and Communicating Mathematics; Mathematics Project; Topics in Algebra; Complex Analysis; Partial Differential Equations with Applications. Optional modules may include the following: Machine Learning and Deep Learning; Financial Economics and Derivatives.
For more detailed information about these modules, please visit our website.
This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
University of Kent has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
See why these ratings were awarded
What does this TEF outcome mean?
The following entry points are available for this course:
For further information about applying to Kent as an international student you can visit our International student webpages: https://www.kent.ac.uk/international. From here you will find useful information on country entry requirements, scholarship information, events and application guidance.
Kent has dedicated support available to international students through groups, networks, English language and more specialist services through our Student Support and Wellbeing team. Visit our guide for international students to find out more on how we can support you during your time at Kent: www.kent.ac.uk/guides/support-for-international-students
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Please visit our website for further information:https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements.html
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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.
We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.
This report uses your grades to show how students with similar results have done when applying to this course in the past. Sometimes, there isn’t data for every possible set of grades. When that happens, universities and colleges occasionally fill in the gaps for sets of grades that are typically accepted.
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
All fees for 2026/27 are to be confirmed. Please see the programme page at www.kent.ac.uk for further information on fees and funding options.
Kent offers generous financial support schemes to assist eligible undergraduate students during their studies. See our funding page for more details - https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/fees-and-funding
Email:study@kent.ac.uk
Phone:01227 768896
Email:study@kent.ac.uk
Phone:01227 768896
Recruitment and Admissions Office
Registry
Canterbury
CT2 7NZ
At University of Kent
