BSc Mathematics
About this course
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, a mathematics degree focused on analytical, statistical, and computational methods. Core topics include programming, signal processing, data analysis, statistics, mathematical modelling, project management, environmental analysis, and artificial intelligence & machine learning. Students complete a compulsory final-year project on a chosen mathematical topic. The first year establishes core knowledge through modules such as Calculus I, Calculus II, Computational Mathematics, and Linear Algebra I. The second year introduces foundational studies like Analysis and Partial Differential Equations, alongside optional subjects including Algorithms, Geometry and Topology, and Statistical Inference. In the final year, students undertake the Mathematics Project and can select from various advanced options such as Machine Learning, Mathematical Finance, Advanced Fluid Dynamics, and Project Management.
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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)
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 5 UCAS decisions for BSc Mathematics (G100) at the University of Southampton for 2027 entry so far: 5 offers. The published offer is AAA at A level. The first offer was posted on 19 October.
What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 71%
- Learning opportunities: 73%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 65%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started
- Continued on course: 91%
- Left higher education: 6%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 20 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- 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 85 students who started
- A levels: 93%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Foundation course: 6%
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
- Fields and Fluids
- Fundamentals of Data Science in R
- Geometry and Topology
- 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 Mathematics 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 Mathematics at University of Southampton do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Mathematics at University of Southampton?
71% 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 University of Southampton?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 157 UCAS points. Applicants who posted offers on UniScout for 2027 entry were most often predicted A*A*A*.
When does the University of Southampton send offers for BSc Mathematics?
For 2027 entry, applicants have posted 5 decisions for this course on UniScout. The first offer was posted on 19 October, and the most decisions so far arrived in October.
Is BSc Mathematics 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 Mathematics at University of Southampton?
91% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.