Mathematics with professional placement or study abroad

Mathematics is the foundational discipline of quantitative reasoning, encompassing the study of number, structure, space, and change through rigorous logical argument. At degree level, it challenges you to think with precision about abstract concepts, to construct proofs, and to apply mathematical tools to a remarkable range of problems in science, engineering, economics, and computing. The mathematical skills that a strong degree develops, including logical rigour, the ability to work with complex abstractions, and facility with quantitative analysis, are among the most transferable and highly valued in the graduate labour market.

At the University of Bath, this programme is offered with the option of a professional placement or a year abroad, extending the degree to four years of full-time study. Bath is one of the UK's leading universities for mathematics, with a strong research culture and a reputation for excellent graduate outcomes, partly attributable to the professional experience that students can gain through the placement option. You will study a broad core of pure and applied mathematics, including analysis, algebra, differential equations, probability, and statistics, alongside a range of options that allow you to specialise in areas of your choosing.

The placement or study abroad year gives you the opportunity to apply your mathematical skills in a professional environment or to broaden your mathematical education in a different academic tradition internationally.

Graduates from Bath Mathematics go on to careers in financial services, including actuarial work, quantitative finance, and risk management, as well as in data science, technology, engineering, the civil service, education, and research. Bath's strong employer network and the professional experience gained through the placement year contribute to a very strong graduate employment record. Some graduates continue to postgraduate study in mathematics, statistics, data science, or a range of quantitative disciplines.

This is a programme for students with genuine mathematical ability and ambition.