BSc Mathematics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Mathematics, encompassing pure, applied, and statistical disciplines. Core topics include programming, data analysis, statistics, mathematical modelling, and research methods. A supervised final-year research project allows in-depth study of a chosen mathematical topic. Optional modules include financial mathematics, medical statistics, and education placements.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB in three A levels including B in Maths. IB: 555 in three Higher Levels including 5 in Maths (any), or 30 points including 5 in Higher Level Maths (any).
What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 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 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 30%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 65%
- Engineering professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 19%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 35%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 12%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Mathematical Methods
- Statistics with Applications in R
- Linear Differential Equations
- Dynamics
- Partial Differential Equations
- Non-linear Differential Equations
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mathematics at Keele University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £39,000. The £32,500 median after five years is £7,000 less than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Mathematics at Keele University do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Mathematics at Keele University?
93% 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 Keele University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
Is BSc Mathematics at Keele 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.
How many students continue on BSc Mathematics at Keele University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.