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Pure Mathematics Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelor & Master
Salary
Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students
Salary of all UK Graduates of Pure Mathematics
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £28132 | £28927 | £35699 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24483 - £33995 | £23223 - £37245 | £27107 - £48176 |
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Aug 27, 2024
All Pure Mathematics courses in the UK
All Pure Mathematics courses in the UK
Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £29097 | £30150 | £37364 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25205 - £34408 | £24301 - £37342 | £28702 - £48399 |
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
Jobs & Career Perspectives
Career perspectives for Pure Mathematics
15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
Current jobs
Among graduates of Pure Mathematics who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
Typical employers for graduates of Pure Mathematics
- Education Field
- Government
- Healthcare Services
- Research and Development
Specialisations within Pure Mathematics
- Algebra
- Analysis
- Geometry
- Logic
Jobs of graduates of Pure Mathematics (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Pure Mathematics at Brunel University
| 20% | Administrative occupations |
| 20% | Sales occupations |
| 15% | Teaching Professionals |
| 15% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 10% | Caring personal services |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 5% | Welfare Professionals |
| 5% | Media Professionals |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Aug 27, 2024
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Pure Mathematics
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Aug 27, 2024
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Pure Mathematics, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
FAQ
Pure Mathematics is the rigorous analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language.
The median salary of graduates of Pure Mathematics was £28132 15 months after graduation, £28927 3 years after graduation and £35699 5 years after graduation.
- The following degrees are offered for Pure Mathematics studies:
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Bachelor of Science - BSc
- Master of Mathematics - MMath (Hons)
- Master of Science - MSc
- Doctor of Philosophy - PhD