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BSc (Hons) Mathematics (faster route) at University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The Mathematics faster route lets high-achieving applicants joining straight from school complete the Honours degree in 3 years (or the MSci in 4) by entering directly into year 2.

Faculty: College of Science & Engineering  |  Department: School of Mathematics & Statistics  |  Duration: 3 years (full-time)  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students do not take year 1. Year 2 covers multivariable calculus, linear algebra, real analysis, mathematical methods and modelling, mechanics, groups and the basics of statistics; Honours years offer applied and pure options and a project in the final year.

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Entry requirements

A-levels: Three A-levels at A*AA including Mathematics and Further Mathematics attained in one exam year and at the first attempt.. IB Diploma: IB Diploma with three Higher Level subjects 40 (7,6,6 HL) including HL Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) and one HL Science Subject attained in one exam year and at the first attempt.. Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers: Advanced Highers - AAA including Mathematics and a Science Subject attained in one exam year and at the first attempt. Applicants must have achieved AAAAA from S5, including mandatory subjects, to be considered for faster route programmes. Faster-route entry is not available to applicants presenting WAEC Senior School Certificate; International A-level A*AA (one exam year, first attempt) with Mathematics and Further Mathematics, or IB 40 (7,6,6) with Mathematics and Further Mathematics, is accepted. English language for international applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0 (or TOEFL iBT 92 overall from 21 January 2026 tests with minimum Reading 22, Listening 20, Speaking 23, Writing 21; PTE Academic 59 overall and in all subtests; or an equivalent accepted test). Application deadlines via UCAS: 13 January for UK applicants (15 October for Medicine/Dentistry/Veterinary Medicine or Oxford/Cambridge applicants) and 30 June for international students.

International applicants: GBP 33,708 a year (2027/28). Expected annual tuition rate for EU and international students, Science, Engineering, Nursing and College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences programmes band (2026/27 rate: £33,210). Excludes study-abroad, placement-year and ancillary charges. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years (full-time)

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