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Mathematics Degree

After sixth form or college. Several leading universities set the MAT, STEP or TMUA admissions tests. Further Maths is strongly expected at the top end.

• Level 6
• 3–6 years
• After sixth form or college
• 200 courses at 65 places
• Typical entrants around 144 UCAS points
• Median salary after 15 months £31,000
• after 3 to 5 years £39,500

Entry requirements

• With A-levels: Needs A-level Maths. Helpful: Further Maths. Typical: A*A*A–ABB.

Careers it leads to

• Actuary: Uses maths and statistics to measure financial risk.
• Data analyst: Turns data into insight that helps organisations make decisions.
• Software developer: Designs, builds and tests apps, websites and systems.
• Teacher: Teaches in primary or secondary schools, usually after a degree and teacher training.

Where to study it

A selection of universities. Open WayWhat for every course, with entry points, salaries and distance from home.

• University of Cambridge
• University of Oxford
• University of Warwick
• Imperial College London
• London School of Economics
• University of Bath
• Durham University
• University of Nottingham

Revision guides

A-level Maths · A-level Further Maths

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