BSc (Hons) Mathematics Bachelor's degree at Durham University
BSc (Hons) Mathematics at Durham University. Mathematics at Durham is not confined to a single strand of the subject; the BSc gives you room to move across pure mathematics, applied mathematics and statistics rather than committing you to one path from day one.
About this course
Mathematics G100 - Durham University Skip to main content BSc (Hons) Mathematics This BSc offers the opportunity to study a broad range of topics in pure and applied mathematics and statistics, developing your analytic and problem-solving skills and preparing you for a career in a wide variety of sectors. From the provider’s course page.
BSc (Hons) Mathematics is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at Durham University, based in Durham Campus. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Mathematics graduates from this provider, 86% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 80% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £31,500. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Mathematics, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Moderate evidence Published sample: 60; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 86% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 96% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 7 modules
- CalculusCompulsory
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builds on ideas of differentiation and integration in A level mathematics, beginning with functions of a single variable and moving on to functions of several variables. Topics include methods of solving ordinary and partial differential equations, and an introduction to Fourier Series and Fourier transforms
- Linear AlgebraCompulsory
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presents mathematical ideas, techniques in linear algebra and develops the geometric intuition and familiarity with vector methods in preparation for more challenging material later in the course
- AnalysisCompulsory
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aims to provide an understanding of real and complex number systems, and to develop rigorously the calculus of functions of a single variable from basic principles
- ProgrammingCompulsory
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is taught via lectures and practical sessions that introduce basic principles and basic competence in computer programming. You will also study control structures; floating point arithmetic; and lists, strings and introduction to objects
- Dynamics & RelativityCompulsory
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develops an understanding of elementary classical Newtonian dynamics as well as exploring the basics of special relativity. Students will also develop an ability to formulate and solve basic problems in dynamics and relativity
- ProbabilityCompulsory
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introduces mathematics ideas on probability in preparation for more demanding material later in the course. The module presents a mathematical subject of key importance to the real-world (applied) that is based on rigorous mathematical foundations (pure)
- StatisticsCompulsory
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introduces frequentist and Bayesian statistics and demonstrates the relevance of these principles and procedures to real problems. This module lays the foundations for all subsequent study of statistics
Year 2 8 modules
- Complex AnalysisCompulsory
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introduces the theory of complex analysis through the study of complex differentiation; conformal mappings; series and uniform convergence; contour integrals and calculus of residues; and applications
- Mathematical MethodsCompulsory
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provides an understanding of calculus in more than one dimension, together with an understanding of, and facility with, the methods of vector calculus. It explores the application of these ideas to a range of forms of integration and to solutions of a range of classical partial differential equations
- AlgebraOptional
- Computational MathematicsOptional
- Methods of Mathematical PhysicsOptional
- Statistical InferenceOptional
- Data Science and Statistical ModellingOptional
- Discrete MathematicsOptional
Year 3 17 modules
- Group ProjectCompulsory
Module details
In the final-year Group Project you will work alongside members of a group to investigate a mathematical topic of interest and then give a short presentation on this topic. This project develops your group working, communication and presentation skills which are important for future employment or postgraduate studies
Assessment: oral examinations, a group diary, and a group presentation on your chosen topic
- Individual ProjectCompulsory
Module details
In the Individual Project you will further build upon the material studied in the group project and then produce a written report demonstrating your understanding, and providing a critical analysis of the topic. This will further develop your research and written communication skills
Assessment: individual written project report
- Advanced Statistical ModellingOptional
- Analysis and TopologyOptional
- Bayesian Computation and ModellingOptional
- Codes and KnotsOptional
- Differential GeometryOptional
- Fluid MechanicsOptional
- Galois Theory, Groups and GeometryOptional
- Machine Learning and Neural NetworksOptional
- Mathematical BiologyOptional
- Mathematical FinanceOptional
- Number TheoryOptional
- Operations ResearchOptional
- Partial Differential EquationsOptional
- Quantum MechanicsOptional
- SolitonsOptional
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
The course is structured to take you from grounding to independence. Early on, you'll spend time on core theory, the foundational pure and applied mathematics that everything else builds on, alongside an introduction to statistical thinking. As you progress, the emphasis shifts towards research & methods, where you learn how mathematicians actually construct arguments, test ideas and use rigorous techniques rather than just apply formulas. Applied practice runs alongside this, giving you the chance to see how mathematical models connect to real-world problems. In the later stages, specialist options let you steer the degree towards the areas that interest you most, whether that leans towards pure theory, applied modelling, statistics, or something in between, the exact choices available will depend on what's running in a given year, so it's worth checking the current module list. An independent project gives you the opportunity to work on a sustained piece of mathematics largely under your own direction, which is often where students find out what kind of mathematical work suits them. Threaded through the degree are professional skills components, aimed at making sure the analytic ability you're developing translates into communication, presentation and workplace-relevant competence, not just exam performance.
Who it's for
This course suits people who enjoy sitting with a problem rather than skimming past it, the kind of student who finds satisfaction in working through a proof or a tricky calculation until it clicks, rather than needing every answer supplied. If you liked A-level maths not just because you were good at it but because you were curious about why the methods worked, that curiosity will serve you well here. Day to day, studying mathematics at this level means getting comfortable with abstraction and rigour, and being willing to sit with confusion for a while before things resolve. It suits people who are self-motivated enough to work independently on problem sets and, later, on a project of their own design, but who also enjoy the back-and-forth of working through ideas with peers and lecturers. Most entrants have come through A-levels or an equivalent qualification, typically with UCAS tariffs in the 208–223 range, though this reflects what past students have generally held rather than a fixed requirement. You don't need to already know which branch of mathematics you want to specialise in, the degree is built partly to help you find that out, but a genuine interest in the subject beyond simply wanting a "useful" degree will make the three years considerably more rewarding.
Careers & job market
Mathematics graduates nationally tend to move into a genuinely varied range of work, and the figures reflect that breadth rather than a narrow career track. Across Mathematics courses in the UK, 89% of graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating, and 75% of those in work are in roles classed as highly skilled or continuing into further study. These are national Graduate Outcomes figures for the subject as a whole, not specific to Durham, but they give a reasonable sense of the destinations mathematics graduates typically reach. On pay, national data (again across Mathematics graduates generally, not a guarantee tied to any individual or institution) shows starting salaries 15 months after graduation ranging from roughly £27,000 to £34,000. Three years on, the range sits at about £25,925 to £36,600, and by five years it moves up to somewhere between £32,300 and £45,600. These are ranges rather than fixed outcomes, and they'll vary depending on sector, location and the specific path a graduate takes, data science, finance, actuarial work, teaching, research and further postgraduate study are all common directions for mathematics graduates, though the eventual destination depends heavily on individual choices during and after the degree.
University & format
Durham University is a public, research-intensive institution and a member of the Russell Group, founded in 1832 and now home to around 19,520 students in total. The university was, and its teaching quality was rated Silver in the Office for Students' TEF 2023 assessment. This particular course (UCAS code G100) runs full-time over three years on Durham's campus, taught in English, leading to a BSc (Hons) on completion. Durham also offers bursaries and scholarships, and it's worth checking the university's own funding pages for what you might be eligible for, since eligibility and amounts vary by circumstance.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
The provider publishes contextual-offer information. Eligibility and any reduced offer are applicant-specific.
Placement year. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
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Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 98% |
| Other | 2% |
| another higher-education qualification | 1% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Accepted students typically held strong UCAS tariffs. Check how your predicted grades compare and whether a contextual offer applies.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code G100). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at Durham University →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
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Careers & earnings
What Mathematics graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £31,500 | £27,500 – £38,500 | 60 |
| 3 years after | £36,000 | £29,500 – £44,500 | 240 |
| 5 years after | £50,000 | £35,500 – £66,000 | 275 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 60; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in mathematics · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Mathematics nationally
National figures for Mathematics graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 60; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Mathematics courses at the same study level.
Compared with 421 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Finance ProfessionalsSOC 2020 242 · 20% of published destinations · ASHE median £47,173
- Business, Research and Administrative ProfessionalsSOC 2020 243 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £48,746
- Information Technology ProfessionalsSOC 2020 213 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £55,357
- Teaching ProfessionalsSOC 2020 231 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £42,660
- Business and public service associate professionalsSOC 2020 35 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £38,760
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 115; response rate: 60%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Mathematics graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Mathematics graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Banks & insurers
- Consultancies
- Government statistics
- Tech companies
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Mathematics graduates.
Mathematics Expert - 34877TuringMathematics Academic Mentor (Secondary School)Ribbons and Reeves LimitedMathematics Graduate Get into IT and Data Analytics Royston HertsProxime LimitedMathematics Department Lead for Strategic ExcellenceSupply Star Recruitment LimitedMathematicsHaysIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
86% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £31,500. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.8 out of 10: NSS 80.7% · in work or study 86% · continued 96%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
University of Durham
Mathematical sciences across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Durham Campus
698 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Mathematics right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to Durham University from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £33,700 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check Durham University’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with Durham University and gov.uk before you apply.
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