MSci Mathematics with Study Abroad
About this course
MSci in Mathematics with Study Abroad, a mathematics degree offering a rigorous foundation in the subject. Students spend a year overseas studying at a partner institution. The course is accredited by IFoA and IMA, and includes project work culminating in a substantial fourth-year project.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*A*A including A* in Mathematics and A in another mathematics-related subject, or A*AA including A*A (in any order) in Mathematics and Further Mathematics. Mathematics-related subjects include Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Economics; and Physics. STEP paper achievement may be included as part of an alternative offer. IB: 40 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 7 at Higher Level in Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) and 6 at Higher Level in another mathematics-related subject. Mathematics-related subjects include Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Economics; and Physics. STEP paper achievement may be included as part of an alternative offer. BTEC: D*D*D in either Engineering BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, plus A in Mathematics at A-level (or equivalent), or any Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, plus A in Mathematics at A-level (or equivalent). Applicants taking Engineering BTEC may be invited to take an additional mathematics assessment in place of A-level Mathematics. Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 100%: 55 offers from 55 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 80%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 85 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 64%
- Working and studying: 7%
- Further study: 12%
- Unemployed: 6%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 28%
- Finance Professionals: 16%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 13%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 11%
- Engineering professionals: 4%
- Find their work meaningful: 71%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 47%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 300 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 41%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 28%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- This course is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) and meets the educational requirements for the Chartered Mathematician (CMath) designation. 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): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Mathematics with Study Abroad at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £32,500 after 15 months, £34,500 after 3 years, £48,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £35,000 and £63,000. The £48,000 median after five years is £8,500 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of MSci Mathematics with Study Abroad at University of Bristol do next?
83% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Mathematics with Study Abroad at University of Bristol?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Mathematics with Study Abroad at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is A*A*A at A level, or 40 points in the IB. The average entrant had 190 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for MSci Mathematics with Study Abroad at University of Bristol?
100% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 55 offers from 55 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is MSci Mathematics with Study Abroad at University of Bristol accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. This course is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) and meets the educational requirements for the Chartered Mathematician (CMath) designation. It is also recognised as meeting the educational requirements for IMA membership at the appropriate level, from Student Member to Fellow.
Does MSci Mathematics with Study Abroad at University of Bristol include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on MSci Mathematics with Study Abroad at University of Bristol?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.