Mathematics

Our BSc in Mathematics provides a rigorous foundation in advanced mathematical theory and its applications. You will develop a well-rounded knowledge of key subdisciplines while having the flexibility to specialise in areas that interest you. The course equips you with a highly sought-after skillset, enabling you to apply creative and deductive thinking to a range of exciting careers, including in emerging technologies such as big data and AI.

In your first and second years, you'll cover core subjects like calculus, algebra, probability and statistics. From your second year onwards, you can choose to specialise in specific areas or explore a broad range of subjects. Our third-year options are extensive, ranging from pure mathematics to financial mathematics, and from statistics to theoretical physics. In your third year you can also choose to apply your learning across three years by tackling a dissertation aligned to your interests, benefiting from close supervision by one of our world-leading experts.

You can also choose to study for our integrated Master’s course – adding a fourth year to your degree – during which you’ll undertake a six-month substantial research project of your choice, enhancing your skillset including independent working, problem-solving and presentation skills.

Key benefits

• 8th in the UK for Mathematics (QS and Times Higher Education subject rankings 2025).

• Wide choice of modules taught by renowned experts across everything from statistics and probability, to financial mathematics and data science, to algorithms and AI, and biological mathematics.

• Our graduates are highly employable, entering into careers that include banking, consultancy, accountancy, healthcare, government and management.

• 6th in the UK for producing the most employable graduates (Times Higher Education Graduate Employability rankings 2025).

• Central location puts you close to the heart of the business and financial world in the City of London.

Please see our online prospectus for further details on this programme: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/mathematics-bsc