MMath Mathematics
About this course
MMath in Mathematics. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The third and fourth years offer a wide choice of option modules, allowing specialisation in areas such as actuarial science and statistical inference. The MMath includes a final-year research project not available on the BSc route.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB including Maths
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for MMath Mathematics (G105) at the University of Leicester for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 38 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 72%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 83%
- Left higher education: 17%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 7%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 26%
- West Midlands: 13%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 27%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Scientific Computing
- Operational Research
- Groups and Symmetry
- Differential Geometry
- Financial Engineering
- Mathematical Modelling
- Equations of Mathematical Physics
- Topology
- Topics in Mathematical Biology
- Nonlinear Optimisation
- Markov Processes
- Generalised Linear Models
- Number Theory
- Communicating Mathematics
- Complex Analysis
- Data Mining and Neural Networks
- Squaring the Circle and Irreducible Polynomials
- Introduction to Functional Data Analysis
- Calculus and Analysis 1
- Linear Algebra 1
- Fundamentals of University Mathematics
- Calculus and Analysis 2
- Linear Algebra 2
- Probability and Statistics
- Elements of Number Theory
- Business Microeconomics
- Programming Fundamentals
- Sets, Relations and Groups
- Business Macroeconomics
- Algorithms, Data Structures and Advanced Programming
- Vector Calculus
- Advanced Linear Algebra
- Introduction to Computing
- Differential Equations
- Algebra
- Investigations in Mathematics
- Actuarial Modelling 1
- Statistical Distributions and Inference
- Advanced Discrete Mathematics
- Mathematical Foundations of AI and Machine Learning
- Statistical Data Analysis
- Industrial Applications of Mathematics
- Actuarial Modelling 2
- Scientific Computing
- Financial Engineering
- Operational Research
- Differential Geometry
- Groups and Symmetry
- Mathematical Modelling
- Topology
- Equations of Mathematical Physics
- Business Microeconomics
- Topics in Mathematical Biology
- Machine Learning for Data Analysis and Artificial Intelligence
- Markov Processes
- Generalised Linear Models
- Number Theory
- Communicating Mathematics
- Data Mining and Neural Networks
- Fields and Classical Geometry
- Complex Analysis
- Introduction to Functional Data Analysis
- Business Macroeconomics
- Nonlinear Optimisation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MMath Mathematics at University of Leicester earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £33,000 after 3 years, £42,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,500 and £51,000. The £42,500 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of MMath Mathematics at University of Leicester do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MMath Mathematics at University of Leicester?
82% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MMath Mathematics at University of Leicester?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 122 UCAS points.
Does MMath Mathematics at University of Leicester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MMath Mathematics at University of Leicester?
83% of students continued into their second year, and 17% left higher education.