MSci Mathematics
About this course
Master in Science in Mathematics Mathematics, a mathematics degree centred on analytical and theoretical techniques. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. This four-year undergraduate course culminates in independent final-year project work. The first year covers the foundations through Differential Equations and Mechanics, Mathematical Discovery: Problem Solving and Programming, Mathematical Foundations, Calculus and Linear Algebra, Probability, Data and Statistics, and Real Analysis. The second year introduces Applied Linear Algebra and Optimisation, Graphs and Algorithms, Groups, Rings and Fields, Mathematical Modelling with Differential Equations, Metric Spaces and Geometry, Multivariable and Vector Calculus, Real and Complex Analysis, and Statistics alongside Mathematical Challenge: Problem Solving and Programming in Business and Industry. The third year builds advanced knowledge through modules such as Mathematical Project, Combinatorics and Computation, Continuum Mechanics, Data Science and Machine Learning, Galois Theory and Coding Theory, Game Theory, Geometry and Mathematical Physics, Graph Theory and Applications, Mathematics in Biology and Medicine, Mathematics of Financial Derivatives, Measure Theory and Functional Analysis, Medical Statistics, Number Theory and Cryptography, Numerical Analysis, Optimisation, Partial Differential Equations and Applications, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Modelling, and Topology. The final year extends specialisation through Project in Mathematical Science, Advanced Management Mathematics, Bayesian Inference and Computation, Advanced Mathematical Biology, Advanced Mathematical Finance, Advanced Topics in Mathematics, Applied Mathematical Analysis, Computational Statistics, Nonlinear Waves, Stochastic Processes, and Topics in Applied Mathematics.
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Entry requirements
A Level: A*AA to include A-level grade A in Mathematics or Further Mathematics.. IB: 7,6,6 at Higher Level, including a 6 in Mathematics, with a minimum of 32 points overall.. BTEC: only considered when combined with other qualifications.
What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Information Technology Professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 265 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 44%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 20%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Differential Equations and Mechanics
- Mathematical Discovery: Problem Solving and Programming
- Mathematical Foundations, Calculus and Linear Algebra
- Probability, Data and Statistics
- Real Analysis
- Mathematical Challenge: Problem Solving and Programming in Business and Industry
- Applied Linear Algebra and Optimisation
- Graphs and Algorithms
- Groups, Rings and Fields
- Mathematical Modelling with Differential Equations
- Metric Spaces and Geometry
- Multivariable and Vector Calculus
- Real and Complex Analysis
- Statistics
- Mathematical Project
- Combinatorics and Computation
- Continuum Mechanics
- Data Science and Machine Learning
- Galois Theory and Coding Theory
- Game Theory
- Geometry and Mathematical Physics
- Graph Theory and Applications
- Mathematics in Biology and Medicine
- Mathematics of Financial Derivatives
- Measure Theory and Functional Analysis
- Medical Statistics
- Number Theory and Cryptography
- Numerical Analysis
- Optimisation
- Partial Differential Equations and Applications
- Statistical Machine Learning
- Statistical Modelling
- Topology
- Project in Mathematical Science
- Advanced Management Mathematics
- Bayesian Inference and Computation
- Advanced Mathematical Biology
- Advanced Mathematical Finance
- Advanced Topics in Mathematics
- Applied Mathematical Analysis
- Computational Statistics
- Nonlinear Waves
- Stochastic Processes
- Topics in Applied Mathematics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Mathematics at University of Birmingham earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £43,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £53,000. The £43,000 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of MSci Mathematics at University of Birmingham do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Mathematics at University of Birmingham?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Mathematics at University of Birmingham?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 179 UCAS points.
How many students continue on MSci Mathematics at University of Birmingham?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.