BSc (Hons) Mathematics Bachelor's degree at the University of Nottingham
BSc (Hons) Mathematics at University of Nottingham. The accreditation matters practically: it signals to employers and further-study admissions teams that the degree meets recognised standards for mathematical training, and it shapes how the course is structured, pushing you towards rigour…
About this course
Our accredited BSc Mathematics will give you these skills and more, preparing you to succeed as a professional mathematician. From the provider’s course page.
BSc (Hons) Mathematics is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at the University of Nottingham. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Mathematics graduates from this provider, 100% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 90% 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 100% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 93% (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 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 7 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.
- Foundations of AI and Natural Language ProcessingOptional
Module details
This module explores how computers understand and generate human language, from the core mathematics behind Natural Language Processing (NLP) to the power of today's Large Language Models (LLMs). You will learn how neural networks are trained, how words are represented mathematically and how tools from statistics, algebra and calculus drive modern artificial intelligence (AI). Key topics include tokenisation, supervised learning, encoder–decoder systems, generative models and landmark breakthrou
- 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 ana
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 degree is structured to build mathematical maturity progressively. Early on, you'll concentrate on core theory, the foundational algebra, analysis and calculus that underpin everything else in the subject, alongside an introduction to research & methods, where you start learning how mathematicians actually construct and test arguments rather than just apply formulas. As you progress, the emphasis shifts towards applied practice, where abstract techniques are used to model and solve real problems, and towards specialist options such as areas within pure mathematics, statistics, or mathematical modelling, depending on where your interests lie. Professional skills are woven through the course too, covering the kind of communication, collaboration and problem-presentation abilities that matter in mathematical careers, not just in exams. The degree culminates in an independent project, giving you the chance to work in depth on a topic of your choosing, under supervision, and to demonstrate that you can plan, execute and write up a substantial piece of mathematical work on your own. This progression, from taught fundamentals through applied and specialist study to independent research, is designed to leave you comfortable working as a professional mathematician by the time you graduate.
Who it's for
This course suits someone who finds genuine satisfaction in solving problems for their own sake, not just getting to an answer, but understanding why a method works and where its limits are. If you enjoyed the more abstract, proof-based parts of school mathematics as much as (or more than) the calculation-heavy parts, that curiosity will serve you well here. You should be comfortable with sustained, independent thinking: much of university mathematics involves sitting with a problem that doesn't yield immediately, and being willing to try, fail, and try again. Patience and persistence matter as much as natural quickness. Equally, you don't need to have all your interests settled before you arrive, the course is structured so that you can explore different specialist areas as you go and find out, through the specialist options and eventually your independent project, which parts of mathematics genuinely draw you in. It also suits people who want their degree to open doors beyond mathematics itself. Employers value the analytical and problem-solving habits mathematics graduates develop, so this route can appeal both to those who want to work as mathematicians and to those who are simply drawn to rigorous, structured thinking and are not yet sure exactly where it will lead.
Careers & job market
Nationally, Mathematics graduates report solid outcomes: across Mathematics courses in the UK, 89% of graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating, and 75% of those working are in highly skilled roles or continuing their studies. These are national Graduate Outcomes figures covering Mathematics graduates generally, not specific to Nottingham or guaranteed for any individual. On earnings, national data (again covering Mathematics graduates broadly, not a promise tied to this course) shows starting salaries 15 months after graduation typically ranging between £27,000 and £34,000. Three years on, the range is £25,925 to £36,600, and after five years it widens to between £32,300 and £45,600. These figures illustrate the spread of outcomes reported nationally and should be read as context rather than as what any individual graduate will earn. Separately, 89% of students on Mathematics courses nationally continue past their first year, either still enrolled or having completed their studies, which gives some sense of how manageable the transition into degree-level mathematics tends to be once students are underway.
University & format
The University of Nottingham is a public, research-intensive institution and a member of the Russell Group, founded in 1881. The BSc Mathematics is delivered full-time over three years, taught in English, and carries the UCAS code G100. Most students admitted to Mathematics courses of this kind arrive with A-levels or equivalent qualifications, 97% of accepted students, based on recent years, and the most common UCAS tariff band among those accepted is 160–175 points. This reflects the profile of students who have been admitted rather than a fixed requirement, so it's worth checking current entry requirements directly with the university. The university's own funding pages list available bursaries and scholarships, which are worth checking directly since eligibility and amounts vary. The course itself is accredited, meaning it meets recognised professional standards, and the degree is awarded by a recognised UK degree-awarding body, so the qualification carries national recognition wherever you go on to work or study afterwards.
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.
The provider publishes contextual-offer information. Eligibility and any reduced offer are applicant-specific.
Optional 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 | 97% |
| a previous degree | 1% |
| another higher-education qualification | 1% |
| a Baccalaureate | 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 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
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 | £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 · 25% of published destinations · ASHE median £48,746
- Finance ProfessionalsSOC 2020 242 · 25% of published destinations · ASHE median £47,173
- Information Technology ProfessionalsSOC 2020 213 · 20% of published destinations · ASHE median £55,357
- Teaching ProfessionalsSOC 2020 231 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £42,660
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: 65; response rate: 65%. 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
100% 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 9.0 out of 10: NSS 78.3% · in work or study 100% · continued 93%.
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 £10,050 / 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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