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Mathematics

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Main Site - Highfield Campus
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2025-20262026-2027
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Course summary

"Study topics from modern cryptography (the art of writing or solving codes) to modelling black holes, and complex financial problems. You'll learn abstract and structured thinking skills while studying mathematics, statistics and operational research.

This course is very broad, allowing you to explore topics like abstract algebra, black holes and relativity, networks, and machine learning.

As part of this course you’ll:

  • Develop your abilities in problem-solving, calculation and logical argument

  • Be able to specialise in pure or applied mathematics or statistics, or follow a broad path across these topics and more

  • Use our student centre, a dedicated learning and social space, exclusively for maths students

  • Use mathematical and computational packages such as Python and the statistics package 'R'

You’ll be taught through a combination of lectures and workshops, by leading researchers in fields, such as group theory, the mathematics of nature and experimental design.

Southampton graduates from this programme are highly sought after by employers in finance, commerce, industry, education, and research, and you could move into a career working on scientific and social challenges. For those wishing to develop these ideas even further we also offer a 4-year version of the programme, MMath - please see our website for more details.

Choose Southampton and you'll also be joining a department ranked Top 18 in the UK for Mathematics (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024).

Our graduates earn an average starting salary of £33,300 within 15 months of graduating (latest Graduate Outcomes 2020/21, published in 2023)."

Modules

Year one will give you a foundation in key areas such as calculus, linear algebra and mathematical modelling. In years two and three you can choose from a range of optional mathematics modules such as Fields and Fluids; Actuarial Mathematics; Complex Analysis.

You can personalise your learning further in year three by taking modules from other subject areas or interdisciplinary modules.

Please see the course page online for a list of core and optional modules:
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/mathematics-degree-bsc#modules

Assessment method

You will be assessed in a variety of ways such as coursework, tests and exams, enabling you to demonstrate your strengths and show what you have learnt.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site - Highfield Campus

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 21/09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
G100
Institution code:
S27
Campus name:
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

University of Southampton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
G100
Institution code:
S27
Campus name:
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not accepted

A level

AAA
Typical Offer: AAA or AABB including Mathematics (grade A) EPQ Offer: AAB including Mathematics (grade A) plus grade A in the EPQ Offers typically exclude General Studies, Use of Mathematics and Critical Thinking. If STEP is taken alongside three A-levels then the offer will be AAB including grade A in Mathematics and grade 2 in STEP.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDD
DDD in the BTEC National Extended Diploma plus A in A level Mathematics

Access to HE Diploma

D: 45 credits
Typical offer: 60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3, all of which must be at Distinction Mathematics must be studied to level 3, A-level standard to be considered

Scottish Higher

We normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case by case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. For example, S5 – S6 (2 years): AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year): ABBBB (A in specific subject). Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4"

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DD
DD in the BTEC National Diploma plus A in A level Mathematics

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

D
D in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus AA from two A levels including Mathematics

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)

DDD
DDD in the BTEC Extended Diploma plus A in A level Mathematics

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)

DD
DD in the BTEC Diploma plus A in A level Mathematics

Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)

D
D in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus AA from two A levels including Mathematics

Scottish Advanced Higher

Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed. Careful consideration will be given to an individual’s academic achievement, taking in to account the context and circumstances of their pre-university education. Please see the University of Southampton’s Curriculum for Excellence Scotland Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact the Faculty of Social, Human and Mathematical Sciences Admissions Office at ugapply.fshms@southampton.ac.uk for more information. Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

36 points
Typical offer: Pass, with 36 points overall with 18 points at Higher Level, including grade 6 in ‘Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Applications and Interpretation’. (However, ‘Analysis and Approaches’ is preferred)

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

A
AAA from three A levels including Mathematics or AA from two A levels including Mathematics and A from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales.

Extended Project

A
The University of Southampton values the Extended Project Qualification. Applicants taking the EPQ in addition to three A Levels may also be made an alternative offer one grade below the standard offer, conditional on an A grade in the EPQ.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H1, H1, H2, H2, H2, H2
Typical offer: H1 H1 H2 H2 H2 H2, to include Mathematics at H2.

Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

Not accepted

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D3, D3, D3
D3 D3 D3 in three Principal subjects including Mathematics Cambridge Pre-U's can be used in combination with other qualifications such as A Levels to achieve the equivalent of the typical offer

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C)

We welcome students with other qualifications eg. European Baccalaureate which need to be equivalent to A level standard. As A level Mathematics is required for this programme, all equivalent qualifications also need an equivalent of A level Mathematics, grade A.

For more details on the suitability of your qualifications please contact the Faculty Admissions Team at AdmissionsUG.SS@southampton.ac.uk.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5with no component below 6.0
All programmes at the University of Southampton are taught and assessed in the medium of English (other than those in modern foreign languages). Therefore, all applicants must demonstrate they possess at least a minimum standard of English language proficiency.

Find out more about the University’s English Language requirements https://www.southampton.ac.uk/studentadmin/admissions/admissions-policies/language.page

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Most of the students who enrolled on this course in previous years met their offer conditions at our published entry criteria, securing their place on their chosen course.

We encourage all applicants with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, to apply to study with us. Applicants who qualify for contextual admissions will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.

Learn more on the University of Southampton website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Not enough data available

We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9250Year 1
Northern Ireland£9250Year 1
Scotland£9250Year 1
Wales£9250Year 1
Channel Islands£9250Year 1
Republic of Ireland£9250Year 1
EU£23400Year 1
International£23400Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Please see our website for further details and updates: www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/fees-funding.page

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