Mathematics MMath (Hons) at Northumbria University

Programme overview

Mathematics is the language of our data-driven society. If you're interested in developing your mathematical talents and learning how to apply mathematics and statistics to real life problems, then this degree will give you an enjoyable route to becoming a mathematics graduate. It focuses on showing you how to apply a range of mathematical and statistical tools in order to get results, as well as learning to articulate how you have come to your conclusion.

Faculty: School of Engineering, Physics and Mathematics | Duration: 4 years Full Time or 5 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad | Study mode: full-time (integrated master's) (optional placement/sandwich year) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Calculus, Computational Mathematics, Dynamics, Probability and Statistics, Real Analysis, Linear Algebra and Geometry; Year 2 core modules: Further Computational Mathematics, Applied Statistical Methods, Ordinary & Partial Differential Equations, Vector Calculus & Further Dynamics, Complex Variables, Statistical Modelling and Data Visualisation; Year 4 core modules: Project; Year 5 core modules: Masters Project. Optional modules include Financial Mathematics, Fluid Dynamics, Dynamical Systems, Advanced Statistical Methods, Medical Statistics, Geophysical Dynamics.

Career pathways

Our graduates have found employment in the banking, retail, manufacturing and teaching sectors, including BAE Systems, Department of Work and Pensions, GlaxoSmithKline, Northumbrian Water, London Transport System, Nissan, as well as advancing to postgraduate study. The university’s strong research culture feeds into the course, together with direct feedback from employers about the skills that they want our graduates to develop.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Standard Offer 112 UCAS Tariff Points. From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate. Contextual Admissions 96 UCAS Tariff points. Subject Requirements: Applicants will need Grade B in A level Mathematics, or a recognised equivalent. GCSE Requirements: Applicants will need Maths, Statistics, or Physics and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or equivalents. International Qualifications: English Language Requirements: International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*). UCAS code: G101.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). UK tuition fee for year 1 of 2027/28 entry; later years may rise in line with the fee cap. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,850 a year (2027/28). International tuition fee for year 1 of 2027/28 entry; fees apply to every year of study. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years Full Time or 5 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Apply through the official page: https://sits.northumbria.ac.uk/live/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=UUSMIM1&code2=0015

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