BSc (Hons) Pure Mathematics at Swansea University

Programme overview

Three-year BSc (Hons) Pure Mathematics at Bay Campus covering real and complex analysis, geometry, and linear, abstract and categorical algebra, taught in purpose-designed teaching spaces by internationally recognised academics. Options for a year abroad or year in industry are available.

Faculty: School of Mathematics and Computer Science | Department: Mathematics | 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: Mathematical and Computational Methods, Analytical Methods in Mathematics, Analysis 1-2, Foundations of Algebra, Vector Spaces and Linear Algebra. Year 2: Differential Equations, Probability Theory and further core modules. Year 3: Topology, Higher Algebra, Lie Theory, Complex Analysis, a 30-credit Project and optional modules such as Dynamical Systems and Financial Mathematics.

Career pathways

Mathematicians are sought in data, analytics and technology, finance, banking and investment, government and the civil service, education and teaching, business, consulting and operations, and insurance and actuarial work.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer ABB-BBC at A level including grade B in A-level Maths; BTEC DDM with grade B in A-level Maths; UK Access in Maths with Distinction overall including 24 Distinctions (all Maths modules) and 15 Merits at level 3; mixed qualifications 120 UCAS tariff points including 40 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.

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). Full-time international tuition fee for the first 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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