MMath Mathematics at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

MMath Mathematics is a four-year integrated masters in the School of Mathematics and Physics. The additional year allows students to advance to a higher level of proficiency and complete 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

A four-year integrated masters including an extensive research project. An optional placement year can be taken between years 2/3 or 3/4, recorded as 'with placement year'.

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: 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 BSc). Graduates: minimum 2:2 provided subject requirements are met. A maximum of one BTEC/OCR Single Award or AQA Extended Certificate is accepted. GCSE English Language grade C/4 required. Candidates are not normally interviewed; applicants not eligible for 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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