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BSc Mathematics and its Learning

The Open University
Part-timeSubject: Mathematical Sciences
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Course Score
A /80
Graduate Salary
£32,000
Satisfaction
92%
Degree Completion
70%
Professional Jobs
95%
Meaningful Work
85%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

17%
Low AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI can do very little of this work today - things like hands-on work, caring for people, and dealing with the real world. These are among the safest jobs from AI for now.

Pick your path - AI impact varies by career

AI impact by graduate destination

Teaching18%
Skilled trades4%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

above national median

Typical starting salary for Mathematical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£32,000
typical starting salary
£30,000
£40,500
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Mathematical Sciences graduates nationally earn £24,000-£52,000 (183 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
90%
02
Skilled trades occupations
5%
03
Other Health Professionals
★ Professional
5%

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Outcomes

70%
Continuation
95%
Professional Work
85%
Meaningful Role
85%
Career On Track

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