BSc Mathematics and Philosophy
About this course
BSc in Mathematics and Philosophy. Core topics include Programming, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme includes a double project in the final year.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA including A* in Mathematics or Further Mathematics A-level
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 62%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 19%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 14%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 12%
- Information Technology Professionals: 11%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 115 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 32%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 38%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Linear Algebra
- Mathematical Foundations & Analysis
- Introduction to Vector Calculus
- Probability I
- Studying Philosophy
- Introduction to Metaphysics and Epistemology
- Critical Thinking
- History of Philosophy
- Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations
- Mathematical Communication and Group Projects
- Metric Spaces
- Rings & Fields
- Groups and Geometry
- Philosophy of Science
- Islamic Philosophy
- Philosophy of Religion
- Philosophy of Race
- Formal Logic
- Ethics
- 20th Century Analytical Philosophy
- Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence
- Existentialism
- Hegel and Marx
- Double Project
- Mathematics Education
- Project (Semester One)
- Project (Semester 2)
- Topology and Analysis
- Analysis and Geometry in Affine Space
- Differential Geometry of Curves and Surfaces
- Advanced Algebra
- Coding Theory
- Hyperbolic Geometry
- Algebraic Geometry
- Number Theory
- Combinatorics and Graph Theory
- Mathematical Logic
- Mathematical Biology
- Matrix Analysis
- Problem Solving by Computer
- Dissertation Semester 1
- Dissertation Semester 2
- Dissertation (40 credit)
- Philosophy of Language
- Metaphysics
- Philosophy of Psychology
- Environmental Philosophy
- Philosophy of Action
- Phenomenology
- Advanced Topics in Aesthetics
- Language & Oppression
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mathematics and Philosophy at University of Manchester earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £43,500. The £32,000 median after five years is £7,500 less than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Mathematics and Philosophy at University of Manchester do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Mathematics and Philosophy at University of Manchester?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Mathematics and Philosophy at University of Manchester?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level. The average entrant had 197 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Mathematics and Philosophy at University of Manchester?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.