MSci Mathematics
Royal Holloway, University of London
About this course
MSci in Mathematics. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, and Mathematical Modelling. The programme holds accreditation from the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA), qualifying graduates for Chartered Mathematician status. Students complete a supervised final-year project culminating in a written report and presentation.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB-ABB (Required subjects: A-level in Mathematics at grade A GCSE English Language grade 4 (C) GCSE Mathematics grade 4 (C)) IB: 6,6,5 at Higher Level or a minimum of 34 points overall. Including 6 HL Maths
What students say
Based on about 31 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 6%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Finance Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 45%
- South East: 38%
- South West: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 97%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
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, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Geometry
- Introduction to Applied Mathematics
- Statistical Methods 1
- Calculus I
- Calculus II
- Introduction to Pure Mathematics
- Linear Algebra I
- Real Analysis I
- Vector Calculus
- Statistical Methods 2
- Probability Theory
- Scientific Programming
- Linear Algebra II
- Ordinary Differential Equations and Fourier Analysis
- Ring Theory
- Complex Analysis
- Advanced Skills in Mathematics
- Mathematics Project
- Number Theory
- Quantum Theory 1
- Combinatorics
- Group Theory
- Topology
- Statistical Inference
- Quantum Information Theory
- Financial Mathematics I
- Financial Mathematics II
- Applications of Vector Calculus
- Cryptography
- Graph Theory
- Game Theory
- Introduction to Optimisation
- Markov Chains and Applications
- MSci Project in Mathematics
- Quantum Information and Coding
- Quantum Theory I
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Mathematics at Royal Holloway, University of London earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £41,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,000 and £56,000. The £41,500 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of MSci Mathematics at Royal Holloway, University of London do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Mathematics at Royal Holloway, University of London?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Mathematics at Royal Holloway, University of London?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 126 UCAS points.
Is MSci Mathematics at Royal Holloway, University of London 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 MSci Mathematics at Royal Holloway, University of London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MSci Mathematics at Royal Holloway, University of London?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.