**Master the language of the universe and open doors to careers across almost every industry worldwide.** Mathematics is key to the sciences and plays a crucial role in many business disciplines.\ The ongoing drive for economic efficiency, the increasing importance of technology and big data – and emerging areas such as climate science – all mean that mathematics continues to have a huge global impact.\ By studying maths with us, you’ll gain crucial transferable skills in problem solving, logical reasoning and analytical thinking.\ Demand for mathematical skills comes from all sectors, from business, technology and IT to science, engineering, research and development.\ Our graduates have gone on to work for a range of companies, including Amazon, AstraZeneca, HSBC and Nestle. **Student profile: Charlotte Sandell** **''Since I didn’t know which area I wanted to specialise in, I was able to take modules such as the mathematics of music, and cosmology, as well as pure maths and statistical modules.''** Charlotte Sandell, Mathematics BSc **Why study at Leeds:** * We have one of the largest mathematics research departments in the UK: This feeds directly into the curriculum, shaping your learning with the latest innovations. * Tailor your degree: Choose from a unique breadth of modules, from the mathematics of music and cosmology to fluid dynamics and financial risk. * Get expert teaching: Our academics and researchers specialise in key mathematical areas. * Benefit from a range of specialist facilities: Our School’s facilities include everything from state-of-the-art lecture theatres to study areas and computer clusters. * Access support from day one: You'll have small tutorial groups in your first year, regular one-to-one meetings with academic staff and dedicated workspaces like the Mathematics Active Learning Lab. * Flexible options: You can transfer to the four-year integrated Masters (MMath) degree at the end of your second year. * Broaden your experience: Before you graduate, enhance your career prospects with our industrial placement opportunities or study abroad programmes. * Meet your maths community: Outside the classroom, join our student society MathSoc. **Rankings and awards** Top 100 in the world, QS World University Rankings 2026 **Where this degree could take you** Here’s an insight into the job roles some of our most recent graduates have obtained: * Category Management Analyst, Accenture * Business Intelligence Engineer, Amazon * Financial Analyst, American Express * Consultant Statistician, AstraZeneca * Audit Associate, Deloitte * Senior Credit Risk Analyst, HSBC * Senior Actuary, KPMG * Retail Analyst, Emma Bridgewater * Statistician, Nestle * Senior Actuarial Associate, PwC * Risk Analyst, Sky Bet * Statistical Analyst, Office of National Statistics **Career support** Top 10 most targeted for 10+ years by the UK's leading employers, The Graduate Market 2026, High Fliers Research At Leeds, we help you to prepare for your future from day one. Our Careers Service has the global expertise and sector-spanning industry partnerships that, combined, go way beyond simply helping you get a job. They provide you with the resources you need to upskill and achieve the future you aspire towards – even in the face of lightning-paced change.
A Level: {'start': ['A', 'A', 'A', None], 'end': ['A*', 'B', 'B', None]} | A-level: AAA - AAB including a minimum of grade A in Mathematics AAA/A*AB including a minimum of grade A in Mathematics or AAB/A*BB including a minimum of grade A in Mathematics plus Further Mathematics or AAB/A*BB including a minimum of grade A in Mathematics, plus A in AS Further Mathematics. Where an A-Level Science subject is taken, we require a pass in the practical science element, alongside the achievement of the A-Level at the stated grade. Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and International Project Qualification (IPQ): We recognise the value of these qualifications and the effort and enthusiasm that applicants put into them, and where an applicant offers the EPQ, IPQ or ASCC we may make an offer of AAB/A*BB at A-level including A in Mathematics, plus grade A in EPQ/IPQ/Welsh Bacc ASCC. | Scottish Higher: AAAABB | Suitable combinations of Scottish Higher and Advanced Highers are acceptable, though mathematics must be presented at Advanced Higher level.Typically AAAABB Including grade A in Advanced Higher Mathematics. | Access to HE Diploma | Access to HE Diploma | Access to HE Diploma | Normally only accepted in combination with grade A in A Level Mathematics or equivalent. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme | 17 at Higher Level including 6 in Higher Level Mathematics (Mathematics: Analytics and Approaches is preferred). | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) | BTEC qualifications in relevant disciplines are considered in combination with other qualifications, including grade A in A-level mathematics, or equivalent. | Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017): H2H2H2H2H2H2 | H2 H2 H2 H2 H2 H2 including Mathematics. | Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal: {'start': ['D3', 'D3', 'M2', None], 'end': ['D3', 'M1', 'M2', None]} | D3 D3 M2 or D2 M1 M1 where the first grade quoted is in Mathematics OR D3 M1 M2 or D2 M2 M2 including Further Maths where the first grade quoted is Mathematics.
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