BSc Mathematics
Manchester Metropolitan University
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Mathematics, covering calculus, linear algebra, statistics, and differential equations. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme is approved by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications and offers an optional industry placement year. The final year includes an individual research project.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC IB: Pass the IB Diploma with minimum 28 points overall or 112 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects, including HL5 in Mathematics. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in Mathematics
What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 30%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Information Technology Professionals: 15%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 63%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 11%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 7%
- London: 6%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
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
- Scientific Programming
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Probability and Statistics
- Data Science
- Applied Mathematics
- Numerical Methods
- Further Mathematical Methods
- Ordinary Differential Equations
- Machine Learning
- Partial Differential Equations
- Final Year Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mathematics at Manchester Metropolitan University earn?
The median salary is £31,500 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £38,500. The £31,000 median after five years is £8,500 less than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Mathematics at Manchester Metropolitan University 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 Manchester Metropolitan University?
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 Manchester Metropolitan University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 105 UCAS points.
Is BSc Mathematics at Manchester Metropolitan 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.
Does BSc Mathematics at Manchester Metropolitan University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Mathematics at Manchester Metropolitan University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.