Mathematics (with Placement)
BSc (Hons)
City University London

Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Mathematics (with Placement) BSc (Hons) at City University London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in .
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Mathematics
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25000 | £28500 | £33000 |
25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £30000 | £22500 - £34500 | £26500 - £45500 |
All Mathematics courses of City University London
Salary of all UK Graduates of Mathematics
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £27000 | £27924 | £34556 |
25-75 percentile range | £23012 - £32023 | £22183 - £36218 | £25816 - £46509 |
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Course Description
Mathematics is a discipline with applications in almost every area of human endeavour. Virtually all industries need graduates with mathematical skills – from finance and business, to research and retail. This degree focuses on mathematics, teaching you sought-after skills for real-world problem solving.
Mathematics is the universal language of today’s global economy.
Whether you are managing an investment portfolio, encrypting financial transactions, building the next smart-phone or predicting the path of a hurricane, you will be doing it with Mathematics.
Mathematics opens doors to the widest range of careers, because virtually all industries need graduates with mathematical skills. The confidence and knowledge you gain at City will open doors to a rewarding and satisfying career.
Understand the universal nature of mathematics as a discipline that knows no borders or language barriers
Master a wide range of mathematical topics and techniques, such as calculus, probability, linear algebra and mathematical physics
Learn to apply abstract and logical mathematical methods to real-world problems
Boost your employability with an optional paid one-year work placement – past students have secured placements at organisations such as Axa, Barclays, Bloomberg, Disney, Microsoft, Toyota and Warner Music
To help you prepare for an exciting career, you may have the opportunity to undertake a one-year paid placement. Our Professional Liaison Unit (PLU) will provide you with extensive support to help you find a placement and has longstanding relationships with an impressive and diverse range of companies.
These include Bloomberg, Microsoft, Barclays, JP Morgan, Disney, IBM and more. Placements are paid up to £25,000 pro rata per year, with some organisations choosing to exceed this. That is why our graduates are very successful in finding employment in a variety of rewarding organisations, such as American Express, Close Brothers Group, Debenhams, FDM, SBC Systems, Sainsbury’s, Roofoods and KPMG.
Explore your interests through a research project chosen from a wide variety of mathematical topics – past projects have included everything from life-saving mathematics in medical imaging, to wallpaper patterns.
What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Mathematics (with Placement), BSc (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Modules
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Mathematics (with Placement) BSc (Hons) at City University London
30% | Information Technology Professionals |
15% | Administrative occupations |
10% | Teaching Professionals |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Customer service occupations |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Finance Professionals |
5% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
128 UCAS tariff points, including grade A in 'A' Level Mathematics or Further Mathematics
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Including grade A in Mathematics or Further Mathematics
Including an 'A' Level grade A in Mathematics or Further Mathematics
31 points total, including Higher Level Mathematics at grade 6.
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ): We welcome applications that include the EPQ and this may be taken into account in our offer. Mixed qualifications: Please email us to check your combination and to find out what requirements we would have for your specific combination of qualifications.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Mathematics (with Placement), BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
Costs
Tuition Fees Mathematics (with Placement) BSc (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £16320 | year 1 |
International | £16320 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in London
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2024
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of City University London in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of City University London in related subject specific rankings.
Mathematics
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- #42
- #54
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- Mathematics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #49
- #61
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- Mathematics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 24 September, 2022]
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- #26
- #351
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- Mathematics
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
See all 23 university rankings of City University London
About City University London
Founded in 1894, City University London (a.k.a. City) is located in Central London. Due to its location, City attracts students from around the world, and as a result offers a diverse campus culture. The facilities on-site have been developed with each student’s future work environment in mind. So Law students have access to simulation courts of law, and future Nurses can expect to make use of mock medical wards. Academics aside, being located in Central London means learners can get around quickly thanks to the numerous public transport options in the area.
Student composition of City University London
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Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 11455
- postgraduates:
- 4690
- Total:
- 16145
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 22 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 24 September, 2022