BSc (Hons) Mathematics (International Study) Bachelor's degree at the University of Nottingham
BSc (Hons) Mathematics (International Study) at University of Nottingham. Rather than treating the international element as an add-on, the course is built around the idea that immersing yourself in a different academic culture and improving your language skills will change how you think about your subject and…
About this course
The year abroad enables you to experience a new culture and improve your language skills. From the provider’s course page.
BSc (Hons) Mathematics (International Study) is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at the University of Nottingham. It runs 4 years, studied full-time.
For Mathematics graduates from this provider, 91% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 78% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £32,000. (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: 50; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 91% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2021-23. Continuation 100% (2021-23; 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 one 5 modules
- AlgebraCore
Module details
Pure mathematics at university is typically very different to the pure mathematics you've learnt at school or college. In this module, you'll use the language of sets, functions and relations to study abstract mathematical ideas. You will also learn how to construct mathematical proofs. Topics that you will learn about include set theory, prime numbers, symmetry and groups, and integer and polynomial arithmetic.
- Applied MathematicsCore
Module details
You'll learn how to construct and analyse differential and difference equations that model real-world systems. Applications that you'll learn about include systems governed by Newton's laws of motion, such as sets of interacting particles and the orbits of planets, as well as models of population dynamics. You will also be introduced to the mathematical basis of concepts such as work and energy, including an introduction to the basic ideas of quantum mechanics.
- Core Mathematics 1Core
Module details
In this Autumn semester module, you'll be introduced to the basic mathematical concepts that underpin all degree programmes offered by the School of Mathematical Sciences. The major components are: mathematical fundamentals: logic; complex numbers; functions; set theory; introduction to cardinality; ordinary differential equations. linear algebra: systems of linear equations; introduction to matrices and matrix algebra. analysis: the real numbers; sequences; infinite series; limits and continuit
- Core Mathematics 2Core
Module details
In this Spring semester module, you'll build upon the basic mathematical concepts covered in 'Core Mathematics 1' and provides practice in logical reasoning and rigorous mathematical thinking, particularly in relation to linear algebra and real analysis. The major components are: linear algebra: vector spaces; linear maps; eigenvalues and eigenvectors. analysis: single-variable and multi-variable calculus (differential and integral).
- Probability and StatisticsCore
Module details
Probability theory allows us to assess risk when calculating insurance premiums. It can help when making investment decisions. It can be used to estimate the impact that government policy will have on climate change or the spread of disease. In this module, you will study the theory and practice of discrete and continuous probability, including topics such as Bayes' theorem, multivariate random variables, probability distributions and the central limit theorem. Statistics is concerned with metho
Year two 6 modules
- Complex AnalysisCore
Module details
This course introduces the theory and applications of functions of a complex variable, using an approach oriented towards methods and applications. You will also learn about functions of complex variables and study topics including, analyticity, Laurent series, contour integrals and residue calculus and its applications.
- Real AnalysisCore
Module details
In this module you will further develop your understanding of the tools of real analysis. This provides you with a solid foundation for subsequent modules in metric spaces, numerical analysis and PDE modelling. You will study topics such as convergence, norms and topology of multidimensional space, convergence of sequences of functions and applications of differentiation and integration.
- Algebra and Number TheoryOptional
Module details
In this module, you'll explore the abstract mathematical structures of different types of groups, including rings. Topics that you'll study include permutations, Abelian groups, quotient groups, ring homomorphisms and polynomial rings. Number theory is a branch of pure mathematics that primarily studies the integers, and has applications, for example, in cryptography. Topics that you will study include Diophantine equations, congruence equations and Fermat's little theorem.
- Classical and Quantum MechanicsOptional
Module details
In this module you will learn how Newtonian mechanics can be developed into the more powerful formulations due to Lagrange and Hamilton and be introduced to the basic structure of quantum mechanics. The module provides the foundation for a wide range of more advanced modules in mathematical physics.
- Methods for Differential EquationsOptional
Module details
This module is an introduction to methods of solving some of the most important ordinary and partial differential equations that occur in applied mathematics and mathematical physics. You will learn about finding series solutions to ordinary differential equations, Fourier series representation of functions, and Fourier and Laplace transforms, using them to solve ordinary and partial differential equations.
- Markov ChainsOptional
Module details
The purpose of this module is to provide a thorough grounding in a broad range of techniques required in the analysis of probabilistic models, and to introduce stochastic processes by studying techniques and concepts common in the analysis of discrete time Markov Chain
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
Across the degree you'll work through core theory, building the foundations in areas such as analysis, algebra and mechanics that underpin higher mathematics. Research & methods modules introduce you to how mathematical knowledge is generated and tested, while applied practice lets you take that theory into problems with real-world relevance, such as modelling physical or financial systems. As you progress you can move into specialist options, allowing you to shape the degree around whichever branches of mathematics interest you most. A significant part of your final stages is the independent project, where you take ownership of a piece of mathematical work from start to finish, developing the kind of self-directed research skills that employers and further-study routes both value. Running alongside all of this are professional skills modules, aimed at making sure you leave with the communication, teamwork and workplace competencies that complement your technical knowledge. The year abroad slots into this structure and gives you the chance to study mathematics through a different academic lens, in a different language and culture, before bringing what you've learned back to finish the degree in Nottingham.
Who it's for
This course suits someone who enjoys the precision and problem-solving of mathematics but doesn't want their degree to feel confined to a lecture theatre. If you're curious about how other countries teach and think about the subject, and you're drawn to the idea of living somewhere unfamiliar for a year, the international element will appeal to you far more than a standard three-year course. It asks for a certain amount of resilience and adaptability, you'll need to settle into a new academic system, likely pick up or improve a language, and manage life independently in an unfamiliar place, all while keeping your mathematics on track. Equally, you should be someone who enjoys the abstract reasoning and rigour that core mathematical theory demands, since that foundation doesn't disappear just because you're studying abroad. Students who thrive here tend to be self-motivated, comfortable with independent study, and genuinely excited by the prospect of an independent project later in the course, where they can follow their own mathematical curiosity. Most entrants arrive with A-levels or equivalent, and the typical UCAS tariff among accepted students has been in the 128–143 range in recent years, useful context on the kind of academic background that tends to suit the course, though it describes past entrants rather than a fixed requirement.
Careers & job market
Nationally, across Mathematics courses, 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. These are Graduate Outcomes figures covering mathematics graduates across the country, not specific to Nottingham, but they give a sense of the destinations mathematics degrees tend to lead to. National earnings data (LEO) shows mathematics graduates starting on salaries between roughly £27,000 and £34,000 fifteen months after graduating, with the range shifting to about £25,925–£36,600 after three years and £32,300–£45,600 after five years. These figures reflect a national spread across graduates with varying roles and locations, rather than a guaranteed outcome for any individual, and they should be read as context rather than a promise. The international year adds another dimension for graduates entering the job market: alongside your mathematical training, you'll have direct evidence of adaptability, independence and, quite possibly, a second language, all of which can be relevant when applying for roles or further study that value international experience. Nationally, 89% of mathematics students continue past their first year, which is a reasonable indicator of how manageable the transition into a maths degree tends to be once students are settled into it.
University & format
The University of Nottingham is a public, research-intensive university and a member of the Russell Group, founded in 1881. It holds a Silver rating for teaching quality under the Office for Students' TEF 2023 framework and is. This BSc (Hons) Mathematics (International Study) is a full-time course delivered in English over four years, combining standard on-campus study in Nottingham with a year spent studying abroad as part of the degree (UCAS code G104). The university also offers bursaries and scholarships, which are worth checking directly on its funding pages, as availability and eligibility criteria vary.
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.
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
Optional placement year. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
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 | 83% |
| another higher-education qualification | 12% |
| Other | 2% |
| a previous degree | 1% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
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 G104). 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 University of Nottingham →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
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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 | £32,000 | £28,000 – £38,000 | 50 |
| 3 years after | £33,500 | £26,500 – £41,000 | 290 |
| 5 years after | £44,500 | £33,500 – £55,000 | 335 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 50; 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: 50; 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.
- Business, Research and Administrative ProfessionalsSOC 2020 243 · 22% of published destinations · ASHE median £48,746
- Information Technology ProfessionalsSOC 2020 213 · 19% of published destinations · ASHE median £55,357
- Finance ProfessionalsSOC 2020 242 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £47,173
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: 165; response rate: 66%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Is BSc (Hons) Mathematics (International Study) worth it?
Generally yes. On its graduates’ median earnings, BSc (Hons) Mathematics (International Study) is worth about +£165,840 more over the first ten years of work than going straight to a job, a solid return once you net out the fees.
Cumulative earnings vs. going straight to work at 18, counting tuition and 4 years of wages given up while studying. The line clears zero around year 11.6. This is a simplified gross-earnings comparison, not a forecast of cash loan repayments.
Model: this course’s own median graduate earnings (Graduate Outcomes / LEO) above the £24,000 non-graduate baseline (ONS), net of £9,790/yr over 4 years (published course home fee). Eligible England-domiciled students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan; repayments are 9% only on income above the threshold, with anything left written off after 40 years. That makes the cash flow different from conventional commercial debt. Opportunity cost assumes £18,000 gross earnings forgone in each study year; figures are nominal and exclude tax, living costs, investment returns and loan interest. A simplified estimate. Earnings and actual fees vary by graduate, provider, fee status and UK nation.
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
Published home tuition is £9,790/year for this course. 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
91% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £32,000. 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 9.1 out of 10: NSS 81.1% · in work or study 91% · continued 100%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
University of Nottingham
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 The University of Nottingham
844 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 University of Nottingham from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £24,700 / 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 University of Nottingham’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 University of Nottingham and gov.uk before you apply.
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