BSc Mathematics at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

BSc Mathematics at Queen's is taught in the School of Mathematics and Physics, which has its own dedicated teaching centre on the main campus. Students can take an optional placement year between years 2 and 3, and exchange options include IAESTE and Turing placements.

Department: School of Mathematics and Physics | Duration: 3 years full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

A three-year degree in mathematics with an optional placement year between years 2 and 3 (recorded on the degree certificate as 'with placement year'). Peer mentoring supports first-year students.

Career pathways

87% of mathematics students are in graduate employment or further study 15 months after graduation. Local financial services and analytics firms founded by Queen's mathematics graduates include Carus FT, Effex Capital and AquaQ Analytics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level: AAB including A in Mathematics, or A*BB including A* in Mathematics (typical offer AAB/A*BB). Irish Leaving Certificate: H2H3H3H3H3H3 including H2 in Higher Level Mathematics. IB: 34 points including 6 in Mathematics, with 6,5 at Higher Level. Access Course: minimum 80% in each Level 3 module with substantial Mathematics modules. Graduates: minimum 2:2 provided subject requirements are met. A maximum of one BTEC/OCR Single Award or AQA Extended Certificate is accepted (Distinction* = A, Distinction = B). GCSE English Language grade C/4 required; a minimum of five GCSE passes at C/4 including English Language and Mathematics was expected last year. Candidates are not normally interviewed. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,985 a year (2026/27). NI/ROI residency, full-time undergraduate tuition; 2026/27 rate Source

International applicants: GBP 24,600 a year (2027/28). International and EU Other tuition per year; academic year per entry year 2027/28 Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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