Mathematics and Philosophy
About this course
BA / MMathPhil in Mathematics and Philosophy, a Mathematics and Philosophy degree centred on the parallel study of these related disciplines. Core topics include Mathematical Modelling and Research Methods. Students can choose an optional mathematics dissertation or an optional philosophy thesis in the final year. The first year covers foundational concepts through Algebra, Analysis, Calculus, Probability, General philosophy, Frege, Foundations of Arithmetic, and Philosophical Topics in Logic and Probability. The fourth year offers advanced mathematical and philosophical study through modules such as Axiomatic set theory, Elliptic curves, Gödel’s incompleteness theorems, Infinite groups, Model theory, and Stochastic differential equations. Students may also undertake advanced options in philosophy alongside their mathematical studies.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*A*A with the A*s in Mathematics and Further Mathematics (if available). For those for whom Further Mathematics is not available: either A*AAa with A* in Mathematics and a in AS-level Further Mathematics or A*AA with A* in Mathematics. IB: 39 (including core points) with 766 at HL (the 7 must be in Higher Level Mathematics)
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 70%
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 32 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 63%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 14%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 20%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 64%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Algebra
- Analysis
- Calculus
- Probability
- General philosophy
- Frege, Foundations of Arithmetic
- Philosophical Topics in Logic and Probability
- Axiomatic set theory
- Elliptic curves
- Gödel’s incompleteness theorems
- Infinite groups
- Model theory
- Stochastic differential equations
- Optional mathematics dissertation
- Advanced options in philosophy
- Optional philosophy thesis
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Mathematics and Philosophy at University of Oxford earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £38,000 after 3 years, £50,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £36,500 and £80,500. The £50,500 median after five years is £11,000 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of Mathematics and Philosophy at University of Oxford do next?
88% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Mathematics and Philosophy at University of Oxford?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Mathematics and Philosophy at University of Oxford?
The typical offer is A*A*A at A level. The average entrant had 239 UCAS points.
How many students continue on Mathematics and Philosophy at University of Oxford?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.