BSc Mathematics at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

A four-year Honours degree applying mathematics and statistics to practical problems, accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications. Compulsory and elective modules in each year allow students to graduate as BSc Mathematics & Statistics by taking half of their Year 3 and 4 classes in statistics. The final Honours year includes a project with a written report and oral presentation.

What you will study

Years 1 and 2 cover core mathematical methods, applied analysis, mechanics, numerical analysis and statistics plus electives. Years 3 and 4 offer modules in specialist application areas such as the mathematics of financial derivatives, mathematical modelling in biology and medicine and numerical analysis.

Career pathways

Graduates enter manufacturing, actuarial, accountancy and banking professions, commerce, government, consultancy and education, and many become financial analysts, accountants, operations analysts, treasury analysts, auditors and management trainees.

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Entry requirements

Highers (standard): Year 1 entry AABB or ABBBC (Maths A; Advanced Higher Maths recommended); minimum entry BBBB including Maths at B and 70% in Strathclyde Summer School Mathematics, or ABBB including Maths A. Advanced Highers: Year 2 entry AB (Maths A). A Levels: Year 1 entry BBB (Maths B); Year 2 entry ABB (Maths A). IB: Year 1 entry 30 (Mathematics HL5); Year 2 entry 32 (Mathematics HL6). HNC: Year 1 entry relevant HNC with strong mathematical content, B in the Graded Unit, plus Higher Maths at A or 70% in Strathclyde Summer School Mathematics. Deferred entry accepted. Faculty of Science: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5 (other accepted tests listed by the university).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Rest of UK (England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland) rate for full-time undergraduate programmes; Scotland-domiciled fee to be confirmed by the Scottish Funding Council Source

International applicants: GBP 22,750 a year (2026/27). Overseas fee, tuition only, full-time per academic year. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time

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