BSc Mathematics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, and Financial Analysis. Final-year specialisation options include Financial Mathematics, Medical Statistics, and Operational Research, and a supervised research project is completed in the final year. An optional year in industry or study abroad may be undertaken.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC-BBB IB: We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points. Subject-specific requirements at Higher Level (HL) Grade 5 may apply.
What students say
Based on about 43 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 71%
- Learning opportunities: 69%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 165 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 6%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 40%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 190 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 89%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 160 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 91%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 4%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
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): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Calculus 1
- Calculus 2
- Discrete Mathematics
- Introduction to Statistics
- Linear Algebra
- Professional Practice I
- Advanced Calculus
- Computational Applied Mathematics
- Professional Practice II
- Statistical Inference
- Complex Analysis
- Groups, Rings and Fields
- Probability Theory
- Number Theory
- Multivariable Calculus
- Research Project
- Statistical Modelling
- Dynamical & Chaotic Systems
- Financial Mathematics
- Medical Statistics
- Operational Research
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mathematics at Edge Hill University earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £36,000. The £28,500 median after five years is £7,500 less than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Mathematics at Edge Hill University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Mathematics at Edge Hill University?
71% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Mathematics at Edge Hill University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
Is BSc Mathematics at Edge Hill University 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 at Edge Hill University 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 at Edge Hill University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.