BSc Mathematics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Mathematics, establishing a robust foundation in quantitative analysis. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme spans three years of undergraduate study within the mathematics department.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB IB: 32 points overall with no score less than 4 including 6 in HL Mathematics, or pass the IB Diploma plus 6,5,5 in three HL subjects (including 6 in HL Mathematics). BTEC: D*DD in relevant diploma, when combined with A Level Mathematics grade A.
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 2 UCAS decisions for BSc Mathematics (G100) at the University of Liverpool for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is ABB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 28 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 140 students who started
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 7%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
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 125 students who started
- A levels: 65%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 34%
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. It is also recognised as meeting the educational requirements for IMA membership at the appropriate level, from Student Member to Fellow.
- Accredited by the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) for the purpose of eligibility for Graduate Statistician status.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- MATHEMATICAL IT SKILLS
- INTRODUCTION TO STUDY AND RESEARCH IN MATHEMATICS
- NUMBERS, GROUPS AND CODES
- VECTOR CALCULUS WITH APPLICATIONS IN FLUID MECHANICS
- COMPLEX FUNCTIONS
- LINEAR ALGEBRA AND GEOMETRY
- PROBABILITY
- DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
- STATISTICS
- NUMERICAL METHODS
- CLASSICAL MECHANICS
- METRIC SPACES AND CALCULUS
- COMMUTATIVE ALGEBRA
- FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS
- OPERATIONAL RESEARCH: LINEAR AND CONVEX METHODS
- STEM COMMUNICATION AND EDUCATION
- BECOMING ENTREPRENEURIAL
- FURTHER METHODS OF APPLIED MATHEMATICS
- CARTESIAN TENSORS AND MATHEMATICAL MODELS OF SOLIDS AND VISCOUS FLUIDS
- QUANTUM MECHANICS
- RELATIVITY
- MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY
- NUMBER THEORY
- GROUP THEORY
- DIFFERENTIAL GEOMETRY
- APPLIED STOCHASTIC MODELS
- APPLIED PROBABILITY
- LINEAR STATISTICAL MODELS
- MORE IS DIFFERENT: STATISTICAL MECHANICS, THERMODYNAMICS, AND ALL THAT
- GAME THEORY
- MATHEMATICS OF NETWORKS AND EPIDEMICS
- NUMERICAL METHODS FOR ORDINARY AND PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
- COMBINATORICS
- THE MAGIC OF COMPLEX NUMBERS: COMPLEX DYNAMICS, CHAOS AND THE MANDELBROT SET
- TOPOLOGY
- THEORY OF STATISTICAL INFERENCE
- MEDICAL STATISTICS
- NETWORKS IN THEORY AND PRACTICE
- STOCHASTIC THEORY AND METHODS IN DATA SCIENCE
- MATHEMATICS OF MACHINE LEARNING
- MATHEMATICS INTERNSHIP
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc 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 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 Mathematics at University of Liverpool?
85% 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 University of Liverpool?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 136 UCAS points.
Is BSc Mathematics at University of Liverpool 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. It is also recognised as meeting the educational requirements for IMA membership at the appropriate level, from Student Member to Fellow. Accredited by the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) for the purpose of eligibility for Graduate Statistician status.
Does BSc 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 Mathematics at University of Liverpool?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.