BSc (Hons) Mathematics at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Mathematics covers numerical, geometrical and logical relationships, with a wide choice of courses in the Honours years and the flexibility to combine with other subjects such as Physics, Chemistry and Economics. An ambassador scheme places students in schools.

Faculty: College of Science & Engineering | Department: School of Mathematics & Statistics | Duration: 4 years (full-time) | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 is a 40-credit course on matrices, linear equations, complex numbers, vectors, calculus and groups; year 2 covers multivariable calculus, linear algebra, real analysis, mathematical methods and modelling, mechanics and groups; Honours years offer applied and pure options and a year 4 project.

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Entry requirements

A-levels: AAB, with A-level Mathematics at A. IB Diploma: 34 (6,5,5 HL), with HL Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches) at 6. Scottish Highers: BBBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer. Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5. Offers will typically be made at AAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher. Required subjects: Higher Mathematics at A; Higher Science at A. Applicants from Ghana: WAEC Senior School Certificate, minimum B grades, with Mathematics; International A-level ABB, with A-level Mathematics at A. 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: 4 years (full-time)

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