Mathematics has shaped societies for thousands of years – from the Ancient Babylonians to today's increasingly sophisticated technology. Continue the tradition of unpicking complex mathematical problems and apply your methods to scenarios such as monitoring the spread of disease, predicting the route of a cloud of ash from a volcano or forecasting climate change.
Study core mathematical topics including calculus, algebra, matrices, modelling and differential equations. Then shape your degree to your ambitions and interests in following years, by choosing optional modules in pure and applied maths such as abstract algebra, financial modelling, operational research and cosmology.
When you graduate, you’ll be in high demand, especially in the expanding technology, data and machine learning industries.
Course highlights
Study in a welcoming and supportive environment, with student satisfaction in the top 10 nationally and a daily drop-in Maths Cafe
Delve into topics including dynamical systems, partial differential equations, health research and group theory
Learn from expert researchers such as Dr Jamie Foster, whose mathematical modelling is used to design electric car batteries
Develop coding skills in programming languages including Python, and learn to use industry-standard mathematical, statistical and operational research software.
Apply your skills on optional work placements in companies such as IBM and DSTL, or choose a module assisting maths teachers in local schools
Investigate theories alongside the University's mathematicians - 95% of our research in Mathematics was rated as world-leading or internationally excellent and we're ranked top among modern UK universities for overall performance and research environment
4 years sandwich with work placement
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September 2026
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September 2026
University of Portsmouth - Portsmouth Campus
University of Portsmouth, Mercantile House,
Hampshire Terrace,
Portsmouth,
Hampshire,
PO1 2EG, Southern England, United Kingdom
UCAS points - 112-120 points from 2 or 3 A levels, or equivalent, including 40 points from Mathematics. (calculate your UCAS points)
A levels - BBB-BBC
International Baccalaureate - 29
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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