BSc Mathematics (Including Placement Year)
What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 97%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 40%
- London: 35%
- South East: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 55%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 30%
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, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mathematics (Including Placement Year) at University of Essex earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £36,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £45,000. The £36,000 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Mathematics (Including Placement Year) at University of Essex do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Mathematics (Including Placement Year) at University of Essex?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Mathematics (Including Placement Year) at University of Essex?
The average entrant had 131 UCAS points.
Is BSc Mathematics (Including Placement Year) at University of Essex 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 (Including Placement Year) at University of Essex include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Mathematics (Including Placement Year) at University of Essex?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.