**Course overview**\ Are you fascinated by abstract concepts such as infinity and symmetry? Do you want to develop high-level skills in problem solving and analysis? Our accredited BSc Mathematics will give you these skills and more, preparing you to succeed as a professional mathematician. As you would expect, there is an emphasis on mathematical concepts - but with a practical application, too. We believe in collaboration and that’s why our students, industry professionals and alumni joined forces with our dedicated staff to design degrees suitable for the real world. Our co-created curriculum is redefining studying maths. You’ll learn from academics who are active researchers and whose work directly feeds into the course. We offer a range of specialised modules across all branches of mathematics – guided by [our diverse research interests](https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/mathematics/research/research.aspx "Research areas in mathematics"). Our academics are working on problems that span: * medicine, biotechnology and food security * epidemic modelling * fluid mechanics, with applications in industry and biology * statistical machine learning * algebra and number theory * mathematical finance You’ll be based on our award-winning University Park Campus in the purpose-built Maths Building. In your first year, you’ll experience the different areas of mathematics on offer – from applied mathematics to pure mathematics, statistics and probability. In your second and third years, you’ll have the freedom to tailor your degree based on what you enjoy and would like to specialise in. Later topics include: * abstract mathematical structures * ordinary and partial differential equations * probabilistic and statistical models * mathematical finance * quantum mechanics and relativity **Putting your maths into practice**\ There are lots of opportunities to apply your knowledge in a real-world context. Our classes are dynamic, interactive spaces. You’ll work both individually and together with other students to tackle complex problems from industry and academia, using advanced theories and techniques. Regular group work, presentations and projects will help you to develop a broad set of transferable skills, while computing assignments – including coding and simulations – will ensure you’re familiar with the latest tools used in industry. You could also broaden your career options further by learning a language alongside your main degree through the [Language Centre optional modules](https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/language-centre/modules-for-current-students/modules-for-current-students.aspx "Language learning opportunities").\ \ **Why choose this course?**\ **Course highlights** * Opportunities to study abroad, complete an optional placement year in industry or gain hands-on experience through a research internship in the summer. * Get support on first-year topics from students in the years above through our award-winning Peer-Assisted Study Support (PASS) programme – and then become a PASS leader yourself. * Attend guest lectures, workshops and events run by our alumni, industry experts and our dedicated Faculty of Science careers team. **Proven results** * We’re a world top 100 and UK top 20 university (QS World University Rankings 2026). * 94.5% of School of Mathematical Sciences undergraduates secured graduate level employment, further study or both five years after graduation (LEO data from 2022/23 tax year, published in 2025).
A Level: {'start': ['A*', 'A', 'A', None], 'end': ['A', 'A', 'A', None]} | A Level Mathematics is essential. A Level Further Mathematics (in additional to A Level Mathematics) is preferred but not required. Typical offer conditions - depending on subjects presented - are: - A*AA or A*A*B including A* Maths - AAA including Maths and Further Maths - A*AB including A*A from Maths and Further Maths - A*A*C including A*A* in Maths and Further Maths - AAA or A*AB including A in Maths, plus A in AS Level Further Maths The following A Levels are not accepted: General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, Thinking Skills, Global Perspectives and Research. | T Level | T Levels are considered on a case-by-case basis; please contact us for more information. | Scottish Higher: AAAAB | This qualification is accepted when combined with Scottish Advanced Higher grades AA, including Advanced Higher Mathematics. | Access to HE Diploma: 42 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma: 3 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma | This qualification is accepted alongside A Level Mathematics grade A*. | GCSE/National 4/National 5 English grade 4/C. | Scottish Advanced Higher: AA | Advanced Higher Mathematics grade A is required. This qualification is accepted when combined with Scottish Higher grades AAAAB. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016): DD | This qualification will be considered alongside A Level Mathematics grade A*. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 34 UCAS points | IB Diploma 34 points including Higher Level Mathematics Analysis and Approaches (A&A) grade 6. Alternatively, achieve 3 Higher Level Certificates with grades: - 6,6,6 including HL6 Maths A&A - 7,6,5 including HL6 Maths A&A - 7,7,5 including HL7 Maths A&A | WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales: {'start': ['A'], 'end': ['C']} | This qualification is accepted as equivalent to a non-mathematics A Level. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016): D*DD | This qualification is accepted alongside A Level Mathematics grade A*. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016): D | This qualification will be considered alongside A Level grades A*A (including A* in Mathematics) or AA (including Maths and Further Maths)
No less than 6.0 in any element. As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/international-applicants/english-language/english-language-requirements.aspx For presessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations. If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Presessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course (https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/cele/pre-sessional/index.aspx). Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK. If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.
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