Course overview
In the first year and a half of the BSc you will receive a thorough grounding in pure mathematics and mathematical methods following the same modules as the single-subject Mathematics students; except that Quantum Mechanics can be taken in place of Algebra 3. The programme then follows relevant pure and applied mathematics options in the second half of the second year and in the third year, supplemented by physics modules given by UCL Physics & Astronomy.
This programme is offered as a three-year BSc or a four-year MSci degree. The first two years of the programme are identical, and students are advised to apply for the MSci degree in the first instance, as it is possible to transfer to the BSc during the first three years.
What this course will give you
Gain transferable skills such as numeracy, problem-solving and logical thinking, which can lead to a large variety of interesting, diverse and well-paid careers.
A wide range of applied mathematics/mathematical physics modules are offered by the department, reflecting the research interests of current staff.
Internationally renowned (6th in the UK, QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023: Mathematics), UCL Mathematics is home to world-leading researchers in a wide range of fields, especially geometry, spectral theory, numerical analysis, number theory, fluid dynamics and mathematical modelling.
Three of the six British winners of the Fields medal (the mathematician's equivalent of the Nobel Prize) have associations with the department.
