BSc Mathematical Sciences
About this course
Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences, a mathematics degree centred on quantitative techniques, abstract structures, and computational methods. Core topics include Programming, Signal Processing, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Project Management, Environmental Analysis, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course includes a compulsory final-year project providing an opportunity to independently research an area of mathematics. The first year establishes foundations through compulsory modules such as Calculus I, Calculus II, Computational Mathematics, Dynamics and Relativity, Introduction to Statistics, Linear Algebra I, Linear Algebra II, and Number Theory. The second year introduces core analytical techniques and differential equations via modules like Analysis and Partial Differential Equations, alongside optional subjects covering algorithms, data science in R, and statistical modelling. In the third year, students complete a compulsory Mathematics Project and can select from a wide range of advanced options spanning machine learning, mathematical biology, fluid dynamics, and financial mathematics.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA or AABB including Mathematics (grade A) IB: Pass, with 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6 points from Higher Level Mathematics (Preferred Mathematics module is Analysis and Approaches, but Applications and Interpretation also considered)
What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 75%
- Learning opportunities: 69%
- Assessment and feedback: 60%
- Academic support: 75%
- Organisation and management: 61%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 190 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 4%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 35 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 66%
- Working and studying: 12%
- Further study: 8%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 20%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 195 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 27%
- South East: 42%
- South West: 14%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Foundation course: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Calculus I
- Calculus II
- Computational Mathematics
- Core Skills for Mathematicians I
- Dynamics and Relativity
- First Year Mathematics Workshop
- Introduction to Statistics
- Linear Algebra I
- Linear Algebra II
- Number Theory
- Analysis
- Core Skills for Mathematicians II
- Partial Differential Equations
- Algorithms
- Astronomy For Everyone
- Fields and Fluids
- Fundamentals of Data Science in R
- Geometry and Topology
- Global Sustainability Challenges
- Graph Theory
- Group Theory
- Introduction to Operational Research
- Numerical Analysis
- Statistical Inference
- Statistical Modelling I
- Stochastic Processes
- Vector Calculus and Complex Variable Theory
- Mathematics Project
- Actuarial Mathematics I
- Actuarial Mathematics II
- Advanced Fluid Dynamics
- Advanced Partial Differential Equations
- Algebraic Topology
- Complex Analysis
- Complex and Integral Transform Methods
- Computational Statistical Inference
- Design and Analysis of Experiments
- Further Number Theory and Cryptography
- Galois Theory
- Geometry and Data
- Hilbert Spaces
- Infinite Groups
- Learning and Teaching Mathematics
- Machine Learning
- Mathematical Biology
- Mathematical Finance
- Mathematical Programming
- Numerical Partial Differential Equations
- Optimization
- Project Management
- Relativity, Black Holes and Cosmology
- Statistical Methods in Insurance
- Statistical Modelling II
- Structure and Dynamics of Networks
- Survival Models
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mathematical Sciences at University of Southampton earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £42,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,500 and £55,000. The £42,500 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Mathematical Sciences at University of Southampton do next?
87% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Mathematical Sciences at University of Southampton?
75% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Mathematical Sciences at University of Southampton?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 156 UCAS points.
Is BSc Mathematical Sciences at University of Southampton accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
How many students continue on BSc Mathematical Sciences at University of Southampton?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.