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School of Mathematical Sciences

When you become part of our maths community, you will not only earn a degree. You will graduate as a proficient problem-solver ready to join today's job market. Working with our students, alumni, and industry advisors, we have developed maths degrees that are comprehensive and practical. We're not just teaching maths; we're nurturing modern mathematicians.

From rigorous theoretical foundations to real-world applications, our courses reflect the dynamic nature of mathematics.

Are you ready to embark on this transformative journey with us?

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Watch the video to find out more about how our students have worked with staff, alumni and industrial advisors to develop a curriculum designed for you, as a future mathematician.

Why choose us?

  • Develop transferable skills through a group project to gain teamwork, communication and problem-solving experience
  • Learn programming skills in R and Python to help you kickstart your career
  • Work placement year available, opportunities to network with employers during guest lectures and careers workshops run by organisations including Capital One, PwC, Barclays, KPMG, and Deloitte
  • Get hands-on experience with a summer research internship 
  • Globalise your degree - opportunities to study in Europe, worldwide or at UoN China
  • Supporting you - peer mentoring scheme to help you settle in, MathSoc student society to join in social events

Final year allowed me to choose subjects of interest and specialise in subjects I have found useful for the start of my career. The coding aspect of the course has been very useful. Initially, I hated coding until finally in third year it became easy.

BSc Mathematics graduates

National Student Survey 2022-23

Award-winning academics


"It is wonderful to see inspirational research at the University of Nottingham being recognised around the world"

Gerardo Adesso from the school was named in the prestigious 2023 Highly Cited Researcher list. The list is collated by Clarivate from web of science data to celebrate scientists and social scientists who demonstrate significant influence through publication of multiple papers.


Key stats

  • 91% of students said that teaching staff are good at explaining things (NSS 2024)
  • Top 100 in the World for Statistics and Operational Research (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025)
  • We are rated as joint 3rd among all maths departments in the UK for the quality of our research environment
  • 90.1% of graduates in work or further study within 15 months of graduation (HESA Graduate Outcomes, 2021 graduates)
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Our courses

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Faculty of Science

Mathematics BSc Hons

Qualification
BSc Hons

Entry requirements
A*AA-AAA

UCAS code
G100

Duration
3 years full-time

Start date
Sep 2026

Faculty of Science

Mathematics MMath Hons

Qualification
MMath Hons

Entry requirements
A*AA-AAA

UCAS code
G103

Duration
4 years full-time

Start date
Sep 2026

Faculty of Science

Statistics BSc Hons

Qualification
BSc Hons

Entry requirements
A*AA-AAA

UCAS code
G300

Duration
3 years full-time

Start date
Sep 2026

Faculty of Science

Financial Mathematics BSc Hons

Qualification
BSc Hons

Entry requirements
A*AA-AAA

UCAS code
G120

Duration
3 years full-time

Start date
Sep 2026

Faculty of Science

Mathematics and Economics BSc Jt Hons

Qualification
BSc Jt Hons

Entry requirements
A*AA-AAA

UCAS code
GL11

Duration
3 years full-time

Start date
Sep 2026

Faculty of Science

Mathematics with a Year in Industry BSc Hons

Qualification
BSc Hons

Entry requirements
A*AA-AAA

UCAS code
G105

Duration
4 years full-time

Start date
Sep 2026

Faculty of Science

Mathematics with a Year in Industry MMath Hons

Qualification
MMath Hons

Entry requirements
A*AA-AAA

UCAS code
G106

Duration
5 years full-time

Start date
Sep 2026

Faculty of Science

Mathematics (International Study) BSc Hons

Qualification
BSc Hons

Entry requirements
A*AA-AAA

UCAS code
G104

Duration
4 years full-time

Start date
Sep 2026

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About our courses

You'll be taught by mathematicians whose research allows them to offer a wide range of specialised modules. Independent reviews of our teaching have singled out our wide choice of modules and the approachability of our staff for particular praise. 

  • Lectures 
  • Tutorials
  • Problem classes 
  • Computing practicals
  • Project work 

As well as support from our Teaching Officer, a lecturer will be assigned to act as your personal tutor, and will be available to offer guidance and advice

You will also receive support from our Peer-Assisted Study Support (PASS) scheme designed to help you with the step up to university-level maths. 

Assessment is mainly by written examination with some coursework. You may also be assessed through:

  • reports
  • computer-based assignments
  • essays
  • dissertations. 

Your final degree is based on marks obtained during your second and subsequent years of study.


Mathematics with Statistics named degree
If you take a sufficient number of statistics modules you will be eligible to receive a degree in Mathematics with Statistics. This route is available to all students our Mathematics BSc or Mathematics MMath courses and you do not have to opt for it explicitly when making your application through UCAS.

Our graduates are in high demand from prospective employers across a range of sectors, reflecting the immense scope of a maths degree.

Many students choose to undergo further specialist training to qualify as accountants, actuaries and teachers.
Others work in areas such as data analysis, engineering, insurance, research and development, administration and management.


Our degrees are also excellent preparation for PhD study. 


The University of Nottingham is consistently named as one of the most targeted universities by Britain’s leading graduate employers (ranked No.3 High Fliers Graduate Report 2024).

Students have the chance to apply to spend a semester overseas through the European and other international exchange programme. The BSc Mathematics (International Study) degree course allows you to spend a whole year studying abroad.

Further information can be found on our study abroad web pages.

Offers are usually made without interview. Students with non-standard entry qualifications may be invited to an interview. 

Further details are available on our applying pages.

Open Day June 2022