Mathematics MMath Honours

Course overview

Our accredited Mathematics MMath degree includes an extra year for your integrated Master's.

In Stage 4 you’ll work on a research project in applied mathematics, pure mathematics or statistics. During this stage, you’ll also study more advanced modules and draw on the research expertise of our staff.

All our mathematics and statistics degrees focus on three core areas:

• pure mathematics
• applied mathematics
• statistics

You’ll have the flexibility to choose the area you’d like to focus on, or even transfer between our mathematics and statistics degrees.

Your future

Join a network of successful graduates

This Mathematics MMath can provide a route into various careers across a broad range of industries. Previous graduates have gone into roles within 15 months of graduating:

• Associate Automated Software Tester at Sky
• Graduate Developer at Scott Logic
• CRM Data Analyst at Greggs PLC
• Data Analyst at AXA UK
• Graduate Data Engineering Consultant at Serios Group
• IT Engineer at DXC Technology
• App Developer at KPMG
• Maths Teacher at Sacred Heart Catholic High School
• Trainee Accountant at EY
• Data Engineer at Optimised

Further study

This degree provides a pathway to PhD-level study in a variety of fields. This depends on the optional modules you choose.

As a Mathematics graduate, you can pursue advanced research in:

• pure mathematics
• applied mathematics
• data science and machine learning
• mathematical finance and actuarial science
• cryptography and information security
• computational mathematics and algorithms
• statistics and probability theory
• mathematical biology and epidemiology
• operations research and systems engineering

Careers for mathematicians and statisticians

Mathematicians and statisticians have always been highly valued by employers for their analytical and problem-solving skills, and their ability to think logically and quantitatively.

These skills are in increasing demand beyond the traditional sectors of finance, with industries such as technology, healthcare, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science, and engineering actively seeking mathematical expertise to drive innovation and decision-making.

Businesses have ever increasing volumes of data available and this data needs to be analysed and modelled. Our recent graduates are putting their mathematical skills into practice in sectors such as:

• utilities
• defence
• advanced manufacturing
• transportation
• energy
• sports analytics
• health economics

Maths graduates are also highly sought-after for roles in teaching.

You'll also develop key skills which are essential for the employment market such as communication, teamwork, planning, and organisation.

Benefit from strong industry links

You'll also benefit from our well-established links. Our industrial advisory board members and research colleagues influence and inform our curriculum and include representatives from businesses such as:

• Advanced Engineering Solutions
• Atkins Realis
• Azets
• Arup
• Big Spark
• Centre for Process Innovation
• Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
• Draeger
• National Audit Office
• National Nuclear Laboratory
• Nissan
• North Star Ventures
• Northern Gas Networks
• Northumbria Healthcare
• Roche
• Rosen Group
• Royal Meteorological Society
• Sage plc
• York & North Yorkshire Office for Policing, Fire, Crime and Commissioning