BSc(Hons) Mathematics
This course is open for applications.
Introduction
Accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA), this course will enable you to become proficient in advanced mathematical and statistical concepts, and to explore their real-world applications.
Accreditations and partnerships:
Why study mathematics?
Mathematics is at the root of many of humanity's momentous achievements. It supports innovation and progress in science, engineering, technology, finance and economics.
For some mathematicians, solving a complex problem is a goal in itself. But mathematics is also a practical subject that has many real-life applications.
We use mathematics to model and to predict outcomes, for example in healthcare, in communication networks, and in finance. Because of the increasing availability and potential of very large data sets, graduate mathematicians are in high demand across a variety of sectors.
Why UWE Bristol?
Develop a strong foundation in advanced mathematical and statistical concepts and methods. Apply these ideas to formulate and to solve scheduling, decision-making, simulation and modelling problems across industry, business and the civil service.
Specialise your programme by choosing from optional subjects, including stochastic processes, networks, applied statistics and cryptography.
Draw inspiration from a teaching team who love their subject. Our lecturers represent a range of backgrounds and experiences, and they use a variety of teaching styles to bring your learning to life.
Learn to process and evaluate data using industry-standard mathematical and statistical software in our innovative teaching and learning spaces.
Attend regular presentations from visiting professionals to inform your employment or postgraduate study choices. You can take modules involving work-based learning in a school environment to see if teaching is right for you, or gain valuable experience on a placement year.
BSc(Hons) Mathematics is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA).
Where can it take me?
When you graduate, a broad range of employment and postgraduate study will be available to you. Destinations include scientific research, technology, data science, business and finance, the civil service, management, and teaching.
Past graduates have found work with, for example, the Office for Students, Amazon, the Office for National Statistics, Bank of Ireland, and the Ministry of Defence.
Structure
Content
The optional modules listed are those that are most likely to be available, but they may be subject to change.
Year one
You'll study:
- Calculus and Numerical Techniques
- Mathematical Structures
- Statistical Investigations
- The Professional Mathematical Scientist 1.
Year two
You'll study:
- Calculus and Numerical Analysis
- Graphs, Algebra and Algorithms
- Statistical Applications
- Professional Mathematical Scientist 2.
Plus, one optional module from:
- Markov Chains
- Vector Calculus.
Placement year (if applicable)
If you study on the four-year sandwich course, you'll spend a year away from the University on a work placement after year two.
You'll complete a placement learning module.
See the placements and fees sections for more information.
Final year
You'll study:
- Applications of Computational Mathematics
- Mathematical Sciences Project or Mathematics Education Project.
Plus, four optional modules from:
- Clustering and Classification
- Dynamical Systems
- Financial Mathematics
- Networks
- Number Theory and Cryptography
- Statistical Practice.
The University continually enhances our offer by responding to feedback from our students and other stakeholders, ensuring the curriculum is kept up to date and our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for the real world. This may result in changes to the course. If changes to your course are approved, we'll inform you.
Learning and Teaching
Engage via lectures, tutorials, workshops, individual and group-based study, and problem-based learning.
Attend talks from industry practitioners and gain insight into real-world practices, challenges and issues.
Visit our espresso Maths drop-by station for daily support and advice on an informal, one-to-one basis.
Weekly programme hours are a forum at which students and staff meet to discuss issues arising from particular modules, from the course as a whole, and from mathematics in general.
Exhibit your ideas to friends, family, media and potential employers at our annual degree show.
See our full glossary of learning and teaching terms.
Assessment
You can expect to be assessed via a variety of innovative assessment methods, including presentations, reports, coursework and examinations.
Features
Professional accreditation
BSc(Hons) Mathematics is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA). The course will meet the educational requirements of the Chartered Mathematician designation, awarded by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, when it is followed by subsequent training and experience in employment to obtain equivalent competences to those specified by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for taught masters degrees.
Placements
Students who get work experience tend to graduate with better degrees. Experience also hones your skills, industry knowledge and professional network, making you a sought after graduate.
If you study on the four year (sandwich) course, you'll spend a year away from the University on a work placement after year two.
Regional organisations such as the Office of National Statistics (ONS), Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) and TSB Bank often provide work placements for our students.
Your placement will provide an opportunity to apply theory and to gain more experience of solving real-world problems.
Hear from our students about their placement experiences.
Get help to find your placement and support throughout from College staff and our award-winning careers service.
Study facilities
Study in modern facilities and access excellent resources throughout your course.
Engage in group work or individual study in our 3E mathematics space, a dedicated zone for mathematics students and staff.
Analyse data, run simulations and solve problems using industry-standard software in our computer labs.
Discuss subject and course-related issues and ideas with students and staff at the informal weekly programme hours.
A mix of traditional and hands-on learning environments helps you quickly take on essential knowledge and skills, standing you in good stead for your professional career.
Learn more about UWE Bristol's facilities and resources.
Take a personalised virtual tour of the Mathematics facilities and experience what a typical day could look like here for you.
Life
Accommodation
An excellent range of options for all of the Bristol campuses and the city centre.
Bristol
A stunning city for student living with all the qualities to make you want to stay.
Sports, societies and activities
There is more to your experience here than study. Choose to make the most of it and try new things.
Health and Wellbeing
We provide support in the way you need it.
Campus and facilities
Discover our campuses and the wealth of facilities provided for our students.
Careers
Careers / Further study
Choose from a range of careers, including planning and other public sector services, financial services, management or teaching.
If you want to teach secondary school mathematics, this degree provides a good foundation for a postgraduate teaching qualification.
You could go into research in mathematics, but also computing, medicine, ecology or meteorology.
Past students have gone into careers as analysts, statisticians, actuaries and teachers.
Hear from our alumni about career paths in Mathematics and Statistics.
Read about what being a statistician involves.
Get inspired
Our award-winning careers service will develop your employment potential through career coaching and find you graduate jobs, placements and global opportunities.
We can also help find local volunteering and community opportunities, provide support for entrepreneurial activity and get you access to employer events.
Visit our employability pages to learn more about careers, employers and what our students are doing six months after graduating.
Additional resources
Fees*
Full-time; Sandwich course
Indicative Additional Costs
Supplementary fee information
*The UK Government recently proposed that tuition fees for Home students will increase by 3.1% to £9,535 from 1st August 2025. This increase is subject to Parliamentary approval and the vote is expected to take place later this year.
Any tuition fee which is impacted by this change will be updated following approval.
Please see GOV.UK for further information.
Your overall entitlement to funding is based on how long the course is that you're registered on. Standard funding is allocated based on the standard number of years that your course lasts, plus one additional year.
You'll apply for funding each year that you study and Student Finance will take into account how long the course is in each year that you apply. So if you register for the four year course and then transfer to the three year course, the number of years you can apply for funding will change. Student Finance will reassess your funding based on how many years you have been in study, not just those years for which you received student finance.
Always seek advice before taking any action that may have implications for your funding.
Additional costs
This refers to items you could need during your studies that aren't covered by the standard tuition fee. These could be materials, textbooks, travel, clothing, software or printing.
Entry
Typical offers
- Tariff points: 120
- Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page.
- GCSE: Grade C/4 in English Literature or Language and Grade B/5 or above in Mathematics, or equivalent. We do not accept Level 2 Key Skills, Functional Skills and Numeracy as alternatives to a Maths GCSE for this course.
- English Language Requirement:
International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).
*The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Please visit our English language requirements page. - A-level subjects: Grade B in Mathematics.
- EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: A Merit in one of the following: Further Engineering Mathematics, or Further Mathematics for Construction. Please list the units you are taking in your application. For further advice on acceptable units please email admissions (contact details below).
For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page.
- Access: 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction in Mathematics.
- Baccalaureate IB: To include a minimum Grade of 6 in Higher Level Mathematics.
- Irish Highers: H1 in Mathematics.
- Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. This qualification cannot be used to satisfy any subject specific entry requirements.
- Cambridge Technical: You must be studying one of the following: Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic Systems Design and Engineering; Engineering Automation Control and Manufacturing Processes; Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Mechanical Engineering and Design; Automation, Systems and Control; Manufacturing
To include Merit in the following (optional) unit: Applied Mathematics for Engineering. - T Levels: Grade B in A-Level Mathematics, in addition to your T Level qualification.
If you have or are looking to partially complete your T-Level, you are still required to have the equivalent to 2 full A-Levels as part of our minimum entry requirements. As a result, if you are applying with only the core or occupational specialism, this may be insufficient as a stand-alone qualification.
Entry requirements
International applicants
For country specific entry requirements please find your country on the country information pages. If you are an international student and do not meet the academic requirements to study this course, you can qualify by completing preparatory study at our International College.
If you are applying to study at UWE Bristol and require additional support to meet our English language requirements, you may be able to attend one of our pre-sessional English courses. Read more about our Pre-Sessional English Programme.
Read more about entry requirements.
How to apply
Read more about undergraduate applications.
Read more about international applications and key international deadline dates.
For further information
- Email:
UK applicants
Admissions@uwe.ac.ukInternational/EU applicants
International@uwe.ac.uk - Telephone:
UK applicants
+44 (0)117 32 83333International/EU applicants
+44 (0)117 32 86644