BSc Mathematics with Professional Placement or Study Abroad
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Mathematics, a mathematics degree focused on developing specialist knowledge in pure mathematics, applied mathematics and statistics. The programme includes a professional placement and study abroad options in the third year. The first year covers foundational concepts through compulsory modules including Applied mathematics 1A, Applied mathematics 1B, Pure mathematics 1A and Pure mathematics 1B. Subsequent academic stages build upon these initial mathematical principles.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*A*A including A*A in Mathematics and Further Mathematics. IB: 36 points overall and either 7, 7, 6 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches or 7, 6, 6 or 7, 7, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 7 in Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches.
What students say
Based on about 6 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 72%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 58%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 45%
- Information Technology Professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 395 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 34%
- South East: 23%
- South West: 16%
- Wales: 4%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- This course is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) and meets the educational requirements for the Chartered Mathematician (CMath) designation when followed by either: a) Further study at master’s level (FHEQ level 7), or b) Work-based training and experience to reach an equivalent level of competence. It is also recognised as meeting the educational requirements for IMA membership at the appropriate level, from Student Member to Fellow.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Applied mathematics 1A
- Applied mathematics 1B
- Pure mathematics 1A
- Pure mathematics 1B
- Professional placement
- Study abroad (BSc)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mathematics with Professional Placement or Study Abroad at University of Bath earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £38,500 after 3 years, £51,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £38,500 and £70,500. The £51,500 median after five years is £12,000 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Mathematics with Professional Placement or Study Abroad at University of Bath do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Mathematics with Professional Placement or Study Abroad at University of Bath?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Mathematics with Professional Placement or Study Abroad at University of Bath?
The typical offer is A*A*A at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 208 UCAS points.
Is BSc Mathematics with Professional Placement or Study Abroad at University of Bath accredited?
Yes. This course is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) and meets the educational requirements for the Chartered Mathematician (CMath) designation when followed by either: a) Further study at master’s level (FHEQ level 7), or b) Work-based training and experience to reach an equivalent level of competence. It is also recognised as meeting the educational requirements for IMA membership at the appropriate level, from Student Member to Fellow.
Does BSc Mathematics with Professional Placement or Study Abroad at University of Bath include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Mathematics with Professional Placement or Study Abroad at University of Bath?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.