Mathematics with Study Abroad, MSci at University of Bristol

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Course summary

Join a University ranked in the UK top five for Maths research (THE analysis of REF 2021) with an excellent reputation for teaching and learning (UK top ten for Maths, QS World University Rankings by subject 2023).

If you're driven by intellectual curiosity and enjoy the satisfaction of cracking difficult puzzles, this course offers a rigorous foundation in mathematics that will help you stand out to top employers.

Studying abroad enhances your intellectual development, breadth of perspective and employability. You will deepen your understanding of the subject and experience a new culture overseas, giving you confidence and a global outlook valued by employers.

As you progress through your degree, you will have increasing flexibility to shape it to your own interests and skills, whether they be in pure mathematics, theoretical physics, statistics and probability, or a mixture. Project work opportunities throughout your course allow you to collaborate with staff and fellow students, preparing you for a substantial fourth-year project on a topic you are passionate about, supervised by one of our world-leading experts.

Think Big bursaries of £3,000 are available to support first-year international undergraduate students in this subject area.

Accreditations

Our Mathematics with Study Abroad MSci is approved by major professional bodies in the UK (IMA, ) so as a graduate you can gain exemptions from a number of their examinations or credits for prior learning.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

We accept a wide variety of qualifications and welcome applications from students of all backgrounds. Below is a guide to the typical offers for this course.

A*A*A including A* in Mathematics and A in another mathematics-related subject, or A*AA including A*A (in any order) in Mathematics and Further Mathematics. Mathematics-related subjects include Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Economics; and Physics. STEP paper achievement may be included as part of an alternative offer.

AAA including Mathematics and another mathematics-related subject, or AAB including AA in Mathematics and Further Mathematics. Mathematics-related subjects include Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Economics; and Physics. STEP paper achievement may be included as part of an alternative offer.

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D*D*D in either Engineering BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, plus A in Mathematics at A-level (or equivalent), or any Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, plus A in Mathematics at A-level (or equivalent). Applicants taking Engineering BTEC may be invited to take the University of Bristol mathematics test in place of A-level Mathematics.

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40 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 7 at Higher Level in Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) and 6 at Higher Level in another mathematics-related subject. Mathematics-related subjects include Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Economics; and Physics. STEP paper achievement may be included as part of an alternative offer.

36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6, 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) and another mathematics-related subject. Mathematics-related subjects include Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Economics; and Physics. STEP paper achievement may be included as part of an alternative offer.

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90% overall, with 9.0 in Mathematics and 8.5 in another mathematics-related subject. Mathematics-related subjects include Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Economics; and Physics. STEP paper achievement may be included as part of an alternative offer.

Advanced Higher: AA in Mathematics and another mathematics-related subject (including Mathematics of Mechanics), and Standard Higher: AAAAA. Mathematics-related subjects include Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Economics; and Physics. STEP paper achievement may be included as part of an alternative offer.

Access to HE Diploma in Engineering, Science, or Computing (or similar titles) with 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit, and A in A-level Mathematics. Or Access to HE Diploma in Engineering, Science, or Computing (or similar titles) with 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit, including at least 12 credits at Distinction in Mathematics (including algebra, calculus and trigonometry), and achieving the required level in the University of Bristol mathematics test.

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Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.

Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/M2 is B, and M3 is C.

The University of Bristol welcomes applications from international students, and we accept a wide range of qualifications for undergraduate and postgraduate study.

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English Program Requirements

If English is not your first language, you need to have one of the following:

• IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all skills

• GCSE English Language grade C or 4

• an alternative qualification outlined in our Profile level E.

Further information about English language requirements and profile levels

Mathematics with Study Abroad, MSci

University of Bristol

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Mathematics with Study Abroad, MSci

University of Bristol

University of Bristol

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