Overview

Typical offer

A-level standard offer: A*A*A

Application method

UCAS (Code: G100)

If you're driven by intellectual curiosity and enjoy the satisfaction of cracking difficult puzzles, this course offers a rigorous foundation in mathematics that will help you stand out to top employers.

We're ranked in the UK top five for Maths research (THE analysis of REF 2021) with an excellent reputation for teaching and learning (6th in the UK for Maths, Complete University Guide ranking by subject 2026).

Our lecturers are passionate about their subject, with units informed by cutting-edge research.

As you progress through your degree, you'll have increasing flexibility to shape it to your own interests and skills, whether that's pure mathematics, theoretical physics, statistics and probability, or a mixture. You may choose to learn about topics as varied as quantum mechanics, financial risk management or number theory.

In your final year, there's the opportunity for project work supervised by one of our world-leading experts. This might inspire you to pursue continued study and even shape your own research career.

University-level maths can be challenging, but there's a lot of support available along the way. Academically, there are scheduled problem classes and informal drop-in sessions. Pastorally, our tutors and Senior Tutor team are here to support your wellbeing and academic journey.