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Mathematics (with integrated year in industry)
- BSc (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Sandwich including industrial placement
- 21/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site (Aberystwyth)
- Awarded by:
- Aberystwyth University (Prifysgol Aberystwyth)
Course summary
Studying Mathematics at Aberystwyth University will allow you to discover a fascinating and challenging discipline that combines the identification and analysis of shapes and patterns with data collation and calculation.
Mathematics is fundamentally important to modern society, contributing to numerous facets of life, including science, engineering, technology and finance.
Our degree covers the essential core disciplines supplemented by a great choice of optional modules. You will be taught in lectures, tutorials and practical classes, as part of a supportive learning environment, with good staff-to-student ratios. This course includes an integrated year in industry, where you will have the opportunity to enter the workplace to hone your knowledge and skills, while also exploring the career path you may want to pursue after graduation.
You will also become part of a pool of graduates that is in significant demand across many industries for their problem-solving abilities, clear analytical thought processes and capacity for logical argument.
As a student in Aberystwyth, you will be taught the essential disciplines of algebra, calculus and mathematical analysis. As your interests develop, you may then select further classes from a broad range of topics in mathematics and statistics. We will help you to apply for and prepare for your year in industry. We aim to create a friendly, open and welcoming environment in which students are able to reach their full mathematical potential.
Why study Mathematics at Aberystwyth University?
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Uncover a discipline that combines the identification and analysis of shapes and patterns with data collation and calculation;
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Mathematics has been taught at Aberystwyth since 1872. The department continues to build on over 140 years of teaching excellence, employing lecturers who are committed teachers and internationally-recognised researchers;
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Degree in Mathematics will open up a wide range of career paths to you;
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The Department offers several modules taught through the medium of Welsh.
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:
- G10N
- Institution code:
- A40
- Campus name:
- Main Site (Aberystwyth)
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 120 - 128 points
To include B in A-level Mathematics.
A level - ABB - BBB
To include B in A-level Mathematics.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM - DMM
To include B in A-level Mathematics.
Access to HE Diploma
The University welcomes undergraduate applications from students studying the Access to Higher Education Diploma, provided that relevant subject content and learning outcomes are met. We are not able to accept Access to Higher Education Diplomas as a general qualification for every undergraduate degree course.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 - 30 points
To include 5 points in Mathematics at Higher Level.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Accepted in lieu of one A-Level, excluding any specified subjects.
Applicants are selected on their individual merits and offers can vary. We allow you flexibility in meeting our entry requirements, and all qualifications that you have already gained, or are working towards, will be considered when reviewing your application.
We have an inclusive policy which recognises a broad range of qualifications. The entry requirements listed above represent typical offers for some of the most popular qualifications taken by applicants.
If you cannot find the qualifications that you are studying (or have previously studied) please contact our Undergraduate Admissions Office (Telephone: +44 (0)1970 622021; Email: ug-admissions@aber.ac.uk) for advice on your eligibility and details of the typical offer you are likely to receive.
Additional entry requirements
- Other
- A minimum grade C or grade 4 pass in GCSE (or equivalent) English or Welsh is a requirement for entry to all our degree schemes. Business, Psychology, Mathematics, and Science degree schemes also require a minimum grade C or grade 4 pass in Mathematics and/or Science at GCSE (or equivalent).
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge English Advanced | B | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | C | |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | With minimum 5.5 in each component. |
| PTE Academic | 55 | With minimum score of 51 in any component. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 88 | With minimum scores in components as follows: Listening 21; Writing 21; Reading 22; Speaking 23. |
If you are an international student needing more information about the English Language requirement for your course (e.g. country-specific English Language tests, Partner Institution tests, EU/EEA English Language qualifications where the school curriculum is taught in a native language) please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for further advice.
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.
Within our Contextual Offer Scheme, we strive to embrace students whose educational and social backgrounds may have influenced their academic journey. Our decision-making process involves assessing the entire application to make an assessment based on your grades and individual circumstances.
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 17 other mathematics courses
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- A*A*A*
- Highest grades
- DDD
- Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
How do you compare?
See how students with your grades have been accepted onto this course in the past.
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
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
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £20715 | Year 1 |
| International | £20715 | Year 1 |
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.
Additional fee information
Please note Irish nationals will continue to be eligible for home fee status and support by the Welsh Government under the Common Travel Area arrangement
Sponsorship information
Aberystwyth University offers a valuable package of scholarships and bursaries to support students. Our long-established Entrance Examination competition means you could get up to £2,000 a year towards your living and study costs. You can combine that with any or all of our other awards, to make your financial package more valuable. Our awards include Sport and Music Scholarships, Bursaries for Care Leavers/Young Carers/Estranged Students and a range of department specific awards. Please visit our website for full details.
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Course contact details
Department of Mathematics (undergraduate enquiries)
Email:maths@aber.ac.uk
Phone:+44 (0)1970 622802
Fax: +44 (0)1970 622826
Undergraduate Admissions Office
Email:admissions@aber.ac.uk
Phone:01970 622021
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