BSc Mathematics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Mathematics, a mathematics degree centred on analytical thinking, theory, and quantitative methods. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, and Entrepreneurship. Students can switch between the BSc and MMath pathways up until the start of the fourth year based on academic performance, and outside subjects from across the university can be taken during the first two years. The first year establishes foundational concepts through Introduction to Mathematics at University, Introduction to Mathematical Analysis, Linear Algebra 1, Introduction to Data Science, and Fundamentals of Algebra and Calculus. The second year progresses with Linear Algebra 2, Elementary Probability and Statistics, Further Analysis and Several Variable Calculus, and Modelling and Computing. Third-year study focuses entirely on the discipline, covering modules such as Statistics, Topology, Algebra, Analysis, Operational Research, Differential Equations, Numerical Analysis, Probability and Measure Theory, Financial Mathematics, Introduction to Number Theory, and Statistical Computing. The final fourth year offers advanced study across areas like pure mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, operational research, financial mathematics, mathematical physics, and mathematical education, alongside a research project, a mathematical education course, a statistical case studies course, General Topology, Numerical Ordinary Differential Equations and Applications, Stochastic Modelling, and Entrepreneurship in the Mathematical Sciences.
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Entry requirements
A level: from A*A*A* to A*AB in one set of exams (required: Mathematics at A*) IB: from 38 points with 766 at HL to 34 points with 765 at HL
What students say
Based on about 27 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 95 students who started
- Continued on course: 96%
- Left higher education: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 23 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 25%
- Information Technology Professionals: 20%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 45%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 7%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 19%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 57%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 100 students who started
- A levels: 87%
- Baccalaureate: 3%
- Access course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 7%
Modules
- Introduction to Mathematics at University
- Introduction to Mathematical Analysis
- Linear Algebra 1
- Introduction to Data Science: you will learn to collect and explore data, before using models and predictions to make rigorous conclusions
- Fundamentals of Algebra and Calculus: an online, introductory course that provides extra preparation in key topics from advanced high school level mathematics and further supports your transition to university
- Linear Algebra 2
- Elementary Probability and Statistics
- Further Analysis and Several Variable Calculus
- Modelling and Computing
- Statistics
- Topology
- Algebra
- Analysis
- Operational Research
- Differential Equations
- Numerical Analysis
- Probability and Measure Theory
- Financial Mathematics
- Introduction to Number Theory
- Statistical Computing
- a research project
- mathematical education course
- statistical case studies course
- pure mathematics
- applied mathematics
- statistics
- operational research
- financial mathematics
- mathematical physics
- mathematical education
- General Topology
- Numerical Ordinary Differential Equations and Applications
- Stochastic Modelling
- Entrepreneurship in the Mathematical Sciences
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mathematics at University of Edinburgh earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £41,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,500 and £56,500. The £41,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Mathematics at University of Edinburgh 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 University of Edinburgh?
86% 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 University of Edinburgh?
The typical offer is A*AB at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 213 UCAS points.
Does BSc Mathematics at University of Edinburgh include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Mathematics at University of Edinburgh?
96% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.