BSc Applied Mathematics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Applied Mathematics, a mathematics degree focusing on mathematical techniques and their practical applications. Core topics include Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students can choose to undertake an optional year abroad during their studies. The first year covers foundations through INTRODUCTION TO STUDY AND RESEARCH IN MATHEMATICS, MATHEMATICAL IT SKILLS, and NUMBERS, GROUPS AND CODES. The second year introduces core concepts through VECTOR CALCULUS WITH APPLICATIONS IN FLUID MECHANICS, PROBABILITY, COMPLEX FUNCTIONS, LINEAR ALGEBRA AND GEOMETRY, DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS, NUMERICAL METHODS, and CLASSICAL MECHANICS, alongside optional choices such as STATISTICS and FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS. The final year deepens expertise with FURTHER METHODS OF APPLIED MATHEMATICS, CARTESIAN TENSORS AND MATHEMATICAL MODELS OF SOLIDS AND VISCOUS FLUIDS, MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY, MATHEMATICS OF NETWORKS AND EPIDEMICS, and NUMERICAL METHODS FOR ORDINARY AND PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS. Optional modules in the final year include MATHEMATICS OF MACHINE LEARNING and GAME THEORY.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB IB: 32 points overall with no score less than 4 and including 6 in HL Mathematics, or pass the IB Diploma plus 6,5,5 in 3 HL subjects including 6 in HL Mathematics. BTEC: D*DD in relevant diploma, when combined with A Level Mathematics grade A.
What students say
Based on about 88 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 305 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 92%
- Left higher education: 8%
What graduates do next
Based on about 31 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 77%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 6%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 150 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 54%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 12%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 7%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 4%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 290 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 62%
- Access course: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 37%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- INTRODUCTION TO STUDY AND RESEARCH IN MATHEMATICS
- MATHEMATICAL IT SKILLS
- NUMBERS, GROUPS AND CODES
- VECTOR CALCULUS WITH APPLICATIONS IN FLUID MECHANICS
- PROBABILITY
- COMPLEX FUNCTIONS
- LINEAR ALGEBRA AND GEOMETRY
- DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
- NUMERICAL METHODS
- CLASSICAL MECHANICS
- STATISTICS
- OPERATIONAL RESEARCH: LINEAR AND CONVEX METHODS
- FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS
- METRIC SPACES AND CALCULUS
- STEM COMMUNICATION AND EDUCATION
- BECOMING ENTREPRENEURIAL
- FURTHER METHODS OF APPLIED MATHEMATICS
- CARTESIAN TENSORS AND MATHEMATICAL MODELS OF SOLIDS AND VISCOUS FLUIDS
- MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY
- MATHEMATICS OF NETWORKS AND EPIDEMICS
- NUMERICAL METHODS FOR ORDINARY AND PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
- MATHEMATICS OF MACHINE LEARNING
- GAME THEORY
- NETWORKS IN THEORY AND PRACTICE
- MORE IS DIFFERENT: STATISTICAL MECHANICS, THERMODYNAMICS, AND ALL THAT
- MATHEMATICS INTERNSHIP
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Applied Mathematics at University of Liverpool earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £33,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £44,000. The £33,500 median after five years is £6,000 less than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Applied Mathematics at University of Liverpool 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 Applied Mathematics at University of Liverpool?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Applied Mathematics at University of Liverpool?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 140 UCAS points.
Does BSc Applied Mathematics at University of Liverpool include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Applied Mathematics at University of Liverpool?
92% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.