MMath Mathematics and Statistics & Op Research at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

This four-year integrated masters focuses on mathematical and statistical approaches to quantitative management, from drawing inference from limited or large amounts of data to modelling and solving problems in the organisation and management of complex systems in industry and commerce. The additional year allows an extensive research project.

Department: School of Mathematics and Physics | Duration: 4 years full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time (integrated) | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Mathematics, statistics and operational research over four years, with skills in formulating problems in mathematical and statistical terms and expressing solutions in a form intelligible to lay people. An optional placement year can be taken between years 2/3 or 3/4.

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 maths graduates include Clarus FT, Effex Capital and Data Intellect.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level: AAA including Mathematics, or A* in Mathematics with AB (typical offer AAA/A*AB). Irish Leaving Certificate: H2H2H3H3H3H3 including H2 in Higher Level Mathematics. IB: 36 points including 6,6,6 at Higher Level including Mathematics. Access Course not considered (apply for the BSc). 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. Applicants are not normally interviewed; those not eligible for the MMath are automatically considered for the BSc. 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: 4 years full-time

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