Mathematics (faster route)
About this course
BSc/MSci in Mathematics (faster route), a mathematics (faster route) degree covering advanced quantitative methods and analytical principles. Core topics include Statistics and Mathematical Modelling. High-achieving school leavers can complete an Honours degree in three years or an MSci degree in four years. The second year explores core mathematical foundations through modules such as Foundations of Mathematics, Mathematics 2A: Multivariable Calculus, Mathematics 2B: Linear Algebra, and Statistics 2R: Probability. The third year advances into specialised topics including 3H: Analysis of Differentiation and Integration, 3H: Metric Space and Basic Topology, 3H: Mathematical Methods, and 3H: Algebra. Students also undertake the Mathematics Project. Further advanced options cover subjects such as Financial Statistics (STATS4010), Differential Geometry, and Fluid Mechanics.
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Entry requirements
IB: (38 points with three Higher Level subjects at 6,6,6 including Mathematics and one Science subject attained in one exam year and at the first attempt.) Scottish Higher: Advanced Highers – AAA including Mathematics and one Science subject attained in one exam year and at the first attempt. Applicants must also meet the standard offer threshold with S5 grades to be considered for faster route.
What students say
Based on about 46 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 160 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 86%
- Left higher education: 14%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 25%
- Information Technology Professionals: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- 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 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 14%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 2%
- Scotland: 75%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 225 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 92%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Access course: 5%
- Other qualifications: 2%
Modules
- Foundations of Mathematics
- Mathematics 2A: Multivariable Calculus
- Mathematics 2B: Linear Algebra
- Mathematics 2C: Introduction To Real Analysis
- Mathematics 2D: Mathematical Methods and Modelling
- Mathematics 2E: Mechanics
- Mathematics 2F: Groups, Transformations and Symmetries
- Statistics 2R: Probability
- Statistics 2S: Statistical Methods, Models and Computing 1
- Statistics 2X: Probability II
- Statistics 2Y: Statistical Methods, Models and Computing 2
- 3H: Analysis of Differentiation and Integration
- 3H: Metric Space and Basic Topology
- 3H: Mathematical Methods
- 3H: Writing and Presenting Mathematics
- 3H: Methods in Complex Analysis
- 3H: Algebra
- 3H: Mechanics of Rigid and Deformable Bodies
- 3H: Dynamical Systems
- 4H: Differential Geometry
- 4H: Topics in Algebra
- 4H: Number Theory
- 4H: Numerical Methods
- 4H: Measure Theory and Probability
- Mathematics Project
- 4H: Fluid Mechanics
- 4H: Partial Differential Equations
- 4H: Functional Analysis
- 4H: Galois Theory
- 4H: Algebraic and Geometric Topology
- Financial Statistics (STATS4010)
- 4H: Further Complex Analysis
- 4H: Continuum Mechanics and Elasticity
- 4H: Mathematical Physics
- 4H: Mathematical Biology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Mathematics (faster route) at University of Glasgow earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £38,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £50,000. The £38,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of Mathematics (faster route) at University of Glasgow do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Mathematics (faster route) at University of Glasgow?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Mathematics (faster route) at University of Glasgow?
The typical offer is B at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 202 UCAS points.
How many students continue on Mathematics (faster route) at University of Glasgow?
86% of students continued into their second year, and 14% left higher education.