BSc (Hons) Applied Mathematics at Swansea University

Programme overview

The three-year BSc in Applied Mathematics covers the central mathematical concepts of linear and abstract algebra, real and complex analysis, probability and differential equations, and their applications in game theory, financial markets, cancer modelling, dynamical systems, quantum mechanics, machine learning and data science. Teaching is by internationally renowned academics in purpose-designed teaching spaces at Bay Campus.

Faculty: School of Mathematics and Computer Science | Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with a year abroad or year in industry) | Intake: September | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 includes Mathematical and Computational Methods, Analytical Methods in Mathematics, Analysis, Foundations of Algebra and Vector Spaces and Linear Algebra. Year 2 includes Differential Equations, Probability Theory and Mathematical Modelling, and Year 3 includes Numerics of ODEs and PDEs, Higher Algebra, a project and options such as Complex Analysis, Dynamical Systems, Machine Learning and Financial Mathematics.

Career pathways

Graduates work in data, analytics and technology; finance, banking and investment; government and the civil service; education and teaching; business consulting; and insurance and actuarial work, with employers including Barnett Waddingham, Ocado Retail, British Airways and Deutsche Bank.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A level typical offer ABB-BBC to include grade B in A level Maths. BTEC DDM plus grade B in A level Maths. UK Access: in Maths, Distinction overall including 24 Distinctions (including all Maths modules) and 15 Merits at Level 3. T Levels: not accepted (listed N/A). Mixed qualifications: 120 UCAS tariff points from the 3 highest qualifications, including 40 tariff points in Maths. International Baccalaureate: 32 including 5 at Higher Level or 6 at Standard Level Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches, or 32 overall with 5 at Higher Level or 7 at Standard Level Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation. Extended Project Qualification: an applicant with a predicted grade B or above receives an offer with a one-grade reduction (for example AAB becomes ABB plus EPQ B).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time undergraduate tuition fee for Welsh, English and other UK students. International fee is shown on the course page. Source

International applicants: GBP 21,250 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition for full-time entry; international fees increase by 3% for each subsequent year of study. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with a year abroad or year in industry)

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