BSc Mathematics
About this course
BSc (Honours) in Mathematics, a mathematics degree centred on psychology and geography. Core topics include Statistics and Mathematical Modelling. The course is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications. Students start with foundational mathematical ideas and techniques. The second year builds expertise across multiple areas through modules such as Abstract Algebra, Analysis, Combinatorics and Probability, and Linear Mathematics. Additional second-year study includes Multivariate Calculus and Statistical Inference. Later stages provide access to advanced topics including Bayesian Inference, Classical Mechanics, and Fractal Geometry. Students also complete higher-level modules at the 3000, 4000, and 5000 levels.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*A*A, including A* in Mathematics. IB: 38 (HL 6,6,6), including HL6 in Mathematics.
What students say
Based on about 54 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 105 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 96%
- Left higher education: 2%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 30 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 15%
- Caring personal services: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 27%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 7%
- Scotland: 38%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 115 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 9%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Modules
- Bayesian Inference
- Classical Mechanics
- Fractal Geometry
- Groups
- Linear and Nonlinear Waves
- Real and Abstract Analysis
- Sampling Theory
- Solar Theory
- Mathematics and Statistics 3000-level modules
- Mathematics and Statistics 4000-level modules
- Mathematics and Statistics 5000-level modules
- Mathematics
- Abstract Algebra
- Analysis
- Combinatorics and Probability
- Linear Mathematics
- Mathematical Modelling
- Multivariate Calculus
- Statistical Inference
- Vector Calculus
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mathematics at University of St Andrews earn?
The median salary is £38,000 after 15 months, £36,500 after 3 years, £46,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,500 and £65,500. The £46,500 median after five years is £19,000 more than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Mathematics at University of St Andrews do next?
90% 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 St Andrews?
92% 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 St Andrews?
The typical offer is A*A*A at A level. The average entrant had 227 UCAS points.
Is BSc Mathematics at University of St Andrews accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does BSc Mathematics at University of St Andrews include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Mathematics at University of St Andrews?
96% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.