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University degree

Mathematics

University of Durham · Durham
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

Take your mathematical knowledge to a higher level – the MMath is ideal preparation for a career involving research or high-level mathematical skills. This challenging four-year course takes your study to Master’s level. This course is ideal if you are considering postgraduate study or a career involving high-level mathematical skills or research.

During the first two years you will follow a similar structure to the BSc. From the third year the MMath introduces a wider range of modules which explore more sophisticated methods of mathematical argument. The MMath in Mathematics is housed in a brand-new facility, purpose-built to meet the learning, teaching and study needs of students from the Department.

When you choose maths you’ll be taught by a team of mathematicians with a passion for sharing the beauty of mathematics and a wealth of experience in research across the spectrum of pure and applied mathematics and statistics. And with many of the teaching team actively involved at the forefront of research, the degree is designed to link learning to research in distinctive and creative ways.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
144-159 pts8%
160-175 pts8%
176-191 pts11%
192-207 pts23%
208-223 pts21%
224-239 pts17%
240+ pts11%
How they qualified
99% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel99%
none1%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
85%
In work or further study after
85%
In professional / skilled jobs
96%
Continue past first year
89%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£31,500
After 15 months
£36,000
3 years on
£50,000
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
89%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching91%
Assessment & feedback81%
Academic support77%
Well organised93%
Learning resources88%
Student community89%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on University of Durham's own site.
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