BSc (Hons) Mathematics at University of Kent

Programme overview

A three-year BSc in Mathematics at Kent that combines core principles such as algebra, probability and statistics with applications in machine learning, data analysis, cryptography, numerical methods and optimisation. Students develop programming, technical writing and problem-solving skills through experiential and industry-led projects.

Duration: 3 years full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time; variants: year in industry (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 1 compulsory modules include Principles of Probability and Statistics, Applications and Practice with R and Python, Linear Algebra, Calculus and Mathematical Structures and Proofs. Stage 2 includes Optimisation for Data Analysis, Mathematical Statistics, Number Theory and Cryptography and Numerical Methods and Differential Equations, and Stage 3 includes Groups, Fields and Applications, Complex Analysis and Partial Differential Equations with Applications.

Career pathways

Graduates move into careers in banking, technology, data analysis, accounting and research. Alumni have secured opportunities at companies from Sainsbury's to The Walt Disney Company, and a Year in Industry option is available.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer: ABC / 104-120 UCAS points. A level: ABC including Maths at A but excluding Use of Maths. BTEC Nationals: Grades Distinction Merit from the BTEC National Extended Diploma plus A Level Mathematics at A (but excluding Use of Maths). IB Diploma: 30 points in the IB Diploma or 120 UCAS tariff points including HL Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches at 6. T level: The University will consider applicants holding T level qualifications in subjects closely aligned to the course. Access to HE Diploma: Access to HE Diploma with 45 Credits at level 3 with 24 credits at Distinction and 21 credits at Merit. International Foundation Programme: Pass the University of Kent International Foundation Programme. Contextual offers: A level BCC including A Level Mathematics at B (not Use of Mathematics); BTEC MM plus A Level Maths at B (but excluding Use of Maths); IB 26 points in the IB Diploma or 104 UCAS tariff points including HL Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches at 5. English language (international applicants): Good level, equivalent to B2 on CEFR. Examples: IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component; GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English Language; IB Standard Level Grade 5 or above in English A: Language and Literature; A Level Grade C or above in English Language or English Literature.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

International applicants: GBP 21,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/apply

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