MMath Mathematics
About this course
MMath Honours in Mathematics, a four-year integrated Master's programme covering pure, applied, and statistical mathematics. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Financial Analysis, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme holds professional accreditation and concludes with a research project on a topic chosen by the student. Final-year students select from advanced modules including General Relativity, Functional Analysis, and Lie Groups.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 98%: 50 offers from 51 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 94%
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 33 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 58%
- Working and studying: 14%
- Further study: 12%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 205 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 41%
- North West: 16%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 17%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 10%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 100%
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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introductory Algebra
- Real Analysis
- Introduction to Probability and Statistics
- Logic, Sets and Counting
- Number Systems
- Problem Solving with Python
- Introductory Calculus and Differential Equations
- Multivariable Calculus
- Dynamics
- Linear Algebra
- Complex Analysis
- Groups and Rings
- Statistical Inference
- Probability
- Regression
- Vector Calculus
- Differential Equations, Transforms and Waves
- Fluid Dynamics I
- Frontiers in Data Science A
- Curves and Surfaces
- Coding Theory
- Numerical Methods with Python
- Stochastic Processes
- Data Visualisation
- Principles of Quantum Mechanics
- Mathematical Biology
- Mathematical & Skills Group Project
- Clinical Trials
- Decision Modelling for Health Data Science
- Topics in Medical Statistics and Health Data Science
- Curves and Surfaces
- Coding Theory
- Numerical Methods with Python
- Global Education in Mathematics and Statistics
- Group Theory
- Linear Analysis
- Matrix Analysis
- Metric Spaces and Topology
- Number Theory and Cryptography
- Matrix Representations of Groups
- Stochastic Financial Modelling
- Experimental Design
- Foundations of Machine Learning
- Extreme Value Theory
- Time Series
- Survival Analysis
- Statistical Genetics
- Mathematical Statistics
- Statistical Modelling
- Bayesian Statistics and Decision Theory
- Markov Processes
- Principles of Quantum Mechanics
- Mathematical Biology
- Advanced Quantum Mechanics
- Classical Fields
- Quantum Information
- Methods for Differential Equations
- Fluid Dynamics II
- Relativity and Fundamental Particles
- Hydrodynamic and Climate Instabilities
- Variational Methods and Lagrangian Dynamics
- Career Development for final year students
- MMath Project
- Clinical Trials with Advanced Topics
- Decision Modelling for Health Data Science with Advanced Topics
- Advanced Topics in Medical Statistics and Health Data Science
- Classical Fields
- Foundations of Machine Learning with Advanced Topics
- Experimental Design with Advanced Topics
- Extreme Value Theory with Advanced Topics
- Survival Analysis with Advanced Topics
- Time Series with Advanced Topics
- Stochastic Financial Modelling with Advanced Topics
- Statistical Genetics with Advanced Topics
- Markov Processes with advanced topics
- Group theory
- Linear analysis
- Matrix analysis
- Metric Spaces and Topology
- Number Theory & Cryptography
- Matrix Representations of Groups
- Functional Analysis
- Lie Groups and Lie Algebras
- Methods for Differential Equations
- Relativity and Fundamental Particles
- Hydrodynamic and Climate Instabilities
- Variational Methods and Lagrangian Dynamics
- Geophysical & Astrophysical Fluids
- General Relativity
- Quantum Fluids
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MMath Mathematics at Newcastle University earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £36,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £45,500. The £36,000 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of MMath Mathematics at Newcastle University do next?
84% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MMath Mathematics at Newcastle University?
100% 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 Newcastle University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 138 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for MMath Mathematics at Newcastle University?
98% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 50 offers from 51 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is MMath Mathematics at Newcastle 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. It is also recognised as meeting the educational requirements for IMA membership at the appropriate level, from Student Member to Fellow.
Does MMath Mathematics at Newcastle University 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 Newcastle University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.