De Montfort University
Mathematics BSc (Hons)
De Montfort University

Key Course Facts

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of Mathematics

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £28132 £27924 £34556
25-75 percentile range £24483 - £33995 £22183 - £36218 £25816 - £46509

Course Description

Combining practical and theoretical principles, this course will develop your analytical knowledge and technical skills, enabling you to apply mathematics to solve real-life challenges.

You will develop rigour in your mathematical knowledge and your mathematical abilities and skills will be stretched and challenged, preparing you to effectively communicate mathematics in the work environment.

There is a shortage of graduates with analytical skills and this course meets the demands of industry. You will develop logical and analytical thought processes, problem-solving abilities and good computing techniques, which will give you the opportunity to pursue highly sought-after careers in a wide range of fields including finance, credit risk, business intelligence, actuarial science, teaching, and research, to name just a few.

Key features

  • This course is professionally accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA), to meet the requirements of the Chartered Mathematician designation.
  • Through block teaching, you will focus on one subject at a time instead of several at once. This means that you will be able to focus closely on each subject and absorb your learning material in more depth, whilst working more closely with your tutors and course mates.
  • The programme is assessed by coursework. There are no end of year exams.
  • You will have the opportunity - on successful completion of specific modules - to gain Joint SAS certification from SAS, the world’s largest independent business analytics company.
  • Develop your knowledge of industry-standard software such as SAS, MATLAB, Minitab and Excel.
  • Our graduates have gone on to work in a range of fields such as financial management, operational research, actuarial science, data science, project management, logistics, teaching, research and a variety of analytical roles.

This programme is accredited to meet the educational requirements of the Chartered Mathematician designation awarded by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications.

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Mathematics BSc (Hons) at De Montfort University

20% Protective service occupations
20% Administrative occupations
15% Business and public service associate professionals
15% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Finance Professionals
5% Sales occupations

Grading & Study Time

There are no end of year exams. The Mathematics BSc programme is 100% coursework. Across the range of modules over the three years the coursework typically consists of one or more of a combination of: individual assignments, time constrained module phase tests (some open book, some closed book), statistics reports, computer laboratory exercises, portfolio, presentations, posters.

Grading Distribution

Students of the course received the following grades

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

from at least 2 A-Levels including A-Level Mathematics at C or above Five GCSEs A*-C (9-4) including English Language and Mathematics or equivalent.

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.0
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Mathematics, 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 BSc (Hons)

Channel Islands £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
EU £15750 year 1
International £15750 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
EU £16250 year 1
International £16250 year 1

Additional fee information

Please note that fees for subsequent years of study for continuing students are subject to an annual review. Any increase in fee will be in line with RPI-X (linked to the retail price index) and the fee cap set by the Government.

Average student cost of living in the UK

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, 2025

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 De Montfort University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of De Montfort University in related subject specific rankings.

Mathematics

    • #45 
    • #56 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #57 
    • #70 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

See all 26 university rankings of De Montfort University

About De Montfort University

De Montfort University, abbreviated as DMU, was founded in 1896 in the small city of Leicester, East Midlands. This university enjoys particularly strong post-graduation employment statistics, which can be explained by their commitment to work experience placements for all students on any courses. International students are well taken care of here. They receive orientation courses intended to provide advice and guidance on living in the UK, and free English language classes are provided to bring all new students up to speed.

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Student composition of De Montfort University

undergraduates:
19290
postgraduates:
4010
Total:
23300
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Where is this programme taught

Leicester Campus
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