About

Introduction:

Support. That’s what you’ll get from us – and lots of it. We know that mathematics is a beautiful subject, but it can also be challenging. Our staff are not only experts in a range of mathematical fields they’re also here to guide you on your journey and even inspire you to develop your research areas.

You’ll start with the core building blocks like algebra, calculus and statistics before focusing on advanced topics such as mathematical biology, quantum cryptography and graph theory. To back up all this knowledge, you’ll apply it to real-world situations in the classroom and our innovative facilities.

What's the difference? BSc vs MMath

The BSc (Hons) is a three-year undergraduate course — or four years if you choose to complete a work placement. If your academic performance is strong enough over the first two years, you can transfer to our MMath Mathematics course.
The MMath (Hons) is a four-year course that leads to a single postgraduate qualification. The first two years are the same as the BSc course, with advanced, Masters-level study then spread across the third and fourth years.

Explore other areas of maths

If during your course you decide you'd like to specialise in an area of maths, then there's an opportunity to transfer to BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Data Science or BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Statistics.

97% of our mathematics students were in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020/21).
Top 20 in the UK for teaching quality in Mathematics (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024)
Our students run a Mathematics Society, and you’ll have the opportunity to participate in regular events hosted on campus by the local branch of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications.
Annually, we provide funded scholarships for short placements in our research teams, offering a valuable chance to pursue your research interests and enrich our mathematics department.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

120 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications, including A-level or equivalent Maths grade C

International qualifications

We accept qualifications from all over the world – check yours here:

Entry requirements by country

Undergraduate preparation courses (Foundation)

If you don’t yet meet our entry requirements, we offer Foundation courses through our partner Nottingham Trent International College (NTIC), based on our City Campus:

Foundation courses leading to undergraduate study at NTU

English language entry requirements

You can meet our language requirements by successfully completing our pre-sessional English course for an agreed length of time, or by submitting the required grade in one of our accepted English language tests, such as IELTS:

Advanced standing (starting your undergraduate degree in year 2 or 3)

You may be able to start your undergraduate course in year 2 or 3 based on what you have studied before. This decision would be made following our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy.

Would you like some advice on your study plans?

Our international teams are highly experienced in answering queries from students all over the world. We also have members of staff based in Vietnam, China, India and Nigeria and work with a worldwide network of education counsellors.

Complete this simple form to keep in touch with the International Office.

English Program Requirements

You can meet our language requirements by successfully completing our pre-sessional English course for an agreed length of time, or by submitting the required grade in one of our accepted English language tests, such as IELTS:

Career

Careers and employability

Your career development

Our recent graduates have secured roles at companies including:

Oegen
Invictus Trust
BT
NHS
Next Retail Ltd

They have also started careers in:

industrial and commercial mathematics
statistical applications systems modelling
software engineering
telecommunications
IT applications
teaching and research.

They have gone into a wide variety of job roles, including:

Junior Programmer
Project Manager
Graduate Mathematician
Test Automation Engineer

What our students say

The content we studied in my final year was vital in getting the job I have today. The course is very applicable when applying for positions outside of the university. If you're interested in Mathematics, I can't recommend this course enough.
I also love Nottingham – it's a fantastic city, and I didn't have any questions about staying here when I graduated. When looking for jobs, my number one priority was staying in this city.

Duncan Bell, BSc (Hons) Mathematics - graduate
Credit Scoring and Strategy Analyst

Excellent placement opportunities

Top 10 for the number of Mathematics students on year-long placements (HESA 2021/22)

NTU is one of the most employment-focused universities. Increasingly, employers want to recruit graduates who have real-world work experience. That’s why all of our courses, across every subject area, offer you a work experience opportunity. Our experts help build and support your future with various career programmes and events.

On this course, after your second year, you will have the opportunity to take a year's work placement (sandwich placement). This will give you a chance to gain vital experience and put your knowledge into practice. You're also twice as likely to secure a graduate job within six months if you take a work placement.

Our recent students have taken placements across various companies, including DeVere Group, Cooper Parry and Government Statistical Services. They secured varied roles such as Trainee Wealth Assistant, Assistant Bio-statistician and Auditing Assistant.

You'll be supported and assessed throughout your placement year and will write a reflective report and diary at the end of your placement. When you complete your placement, you will be eligible to receive an additional award of a Diploma in Professional Practice.

Find out more about work placements.

Mathematics Undergraduate Researchers Studentship (MURS)

You will be able to apply for MURS Programme - a funded opportunity to collaborate with academic staff on cutting-edge research projects. It's a structured 6-8 weeks summer programme during which, you will meet weekly with your supervisor for mentorship and guidance. These sessions are tailored to your chosen project's needs and the supervisor's approach. It is an additional skill building opportunity that will equip you with essential skills to tackle active research problems and master the art of conducting mathematical research.

NTU Enterprise

You'll also have the opportunity to turn your ideas into a viable business with help from NTU Enterprise, NTU's purpose-built Centre for Entrepreneurship and Enterprise, a support centre to help students create, develop and grow their businesses.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

23,536 / year

Mathematics BSc (Hons)