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Mathematics with a Placement Year

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 14 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
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University of East Anglia
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2026-2027
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Course summary

Overview

If you’re fascinated by the complexity of mathematics, and you want to give your career a head start with real-world industry experience, this course is for you. Our four-year BSc Mathematics with a Placement Year degree is designed to provide a rigorous degree in mathematics whilst also allowing you to explore your career options with a placement in your third year.

Our course has a flexible format. You’ll begin by developing your existing mathematical knowledge, before moving onto more advanced subjects as the course progresses. In later years, our optional modules allow you to tailor your studies around your interests. You can also take optional modules from other Schools, like the School of Environmental Sciences, the School of Computing Sciences, or Norwich Business School, offering you a breath of choice and opportunity.

In your third year, you'll complete a full-time placement lasting nine to 14 months, working for a business or organisation. You'll apply theoretical knowledge in a professional setting, giving you a real advantage when you graduate.

Our lecturers are enthusiastic and knowledgeable, with most being active researchers who conduct world-leading work, which is incorporated into their teaching. You’ll benefit from a high academic staff-to-student ratio and individual support, ensuring you graduate with a deep understanding of mathematics. This will complement the valuable workplace experience you’ll gain during your placement year.

Mathematics is the fundamental language of science, technology, and finance, and our graduates enjoy a wide range of versatile and rewarding career options.

Disclaimer

Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk

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.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 14 September 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:
G10N
Institution code:
E14
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:
G10N
Institution code:
E14
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

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

A level
AAB

including grade A in Mathematics.

Contextual Offer: BBB including Mathematics

Where applicable Science A Levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element. Critical Thinking & General Studies are not accepted.

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

plus grade A in A level Mathematics.

Please see UEA website for further information on accepted combinations.

Excludes BTEC Public Services, BTEC Uniformed Services and BTEC Business Administration.

Access to HE Diploma
D: 36 credits M: 9 credits

at Level 3 including 12 credits in Mathematics at Distinction.

Scottish Higher
AAAAA

Only accepted in combination with Scottish Advanced Higher grade B in Mathematics.

Scottish Advanced Higher
BBC

including grade B in Mathematics. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
33 points

including HL6 in Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation or Analysis and Approaches).

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

Principal subjects and A-level combinations are considered - please contact us.

T Level
Not accepted

GCSE Requirements: GCSE English Language grade 4 or C and GCSE Mathematics grade 4 or C.

UEA are committed to ensuring that Higher Education is accessible to all, regardless of their background or experiences. One of the ways we do this is through our contextual admissions schemes – please see our website www.uea.ac.uk/apply/undergraduate/contextual-admissions for further information.

We welcome a wide range of qualifications - for further information please visit our website www.uea.ac.uk

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component)
We welcome applications from students from all academic backgrounds. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including speaking, listening, reading and writing) We will also accept other English language qualifications. Please check our website for details: https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies

English Language Equivalencieshttps://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies

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.

This course may make contextual offers. This means that we use additional information to understand and recognise your potential to succeed at UEA. Using this insight, we could provide you with an offer with reduced entry requirements to study at UEA. You don’t need to do anything to be considered – if eligible we will process your contextual offer automatically, based on the data we hold in your application. We do not make contextual offers during clearing. Check our website for eligibility.

Learn more on the University of East Anglia UEA website

Historical entry grades data

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.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear

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

Tuition fees increase annually for all students in subsequent years of study. Any fee increase is based on the fee for the year that you register. Home undergraduate fees, whose rates are regulated by the UK Government, will be amended in line with any alteration advised by the UK Government. Fees not regulated by the UK Government will increase by a maximum of 4% or RPI-X whichever is the higher. RPI-X is the Retail Prices Index excluding mortgage interest.

For further information about additional costs for your course and information on fee status please see our website.

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