The University of Edinburgh
Mathematics and Business BSc (Hons)
The University of Edinburgh

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 135 graduates of Mathematics and Business BSc (Hons) and other courses in Mathematics at The University of Edinburgh for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Mathematics.

Overall student satisfaction
78 /100
135 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Mathematics

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Mathematics 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
Median salary £30000 £30500 £38500
25-75 percentile range £26000 - £38000 £25000 - £40500 £28500 - £50500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Mathematics

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £26328 £25533 £30368
25-75 percentile range £22909 - £31890 £19313 - £33437 £22429 - £41132

Course Description

Mathematics at university encourages you to think in an entirely different way.

As well as developing a rigorous mindset, you will gain invaluable problem-solving skills and analytical skills through your mathematics courses.

Your business, management and economics courses will teach you how to apply these skills in a business setting.

Our courses are taught by top-class researchers as well as world-leading industry professionals.

Areas of study

Your time will be split evenly between mathematics and business. You may also have time to explore an additional subject in Year 1.

Through your mathematics courses, you will learn a new way of approaching and analysing complex problems - a particularly valuable skill, which is applicable to many exciting career paths. This makes mathematics graduates extremely employable.

Later in this programme, you can choose to:

  • specialise in particular aspects of mathematics or business
  • examine the links between the two subjects

or

  • study a broad range of topics

Business

Studying Business will prepare you for the social, political and cultural challenges facing contemporary businesses, governments and not-for-profit organisations.

You will develop the personal and professional competences required to work across a range of roles in contemporary business including:

  • finance
  • strategy
  • marketing
  • human resource management
  • data analytics
  • entrepreneurship and innovation

The Business School student development team provide opportunities for you to develop a range of essential business graduate competencies. You may take undergraduate Edinburgh Awards supported by an alumni professional mentor and trained coaches:

  • Personal and Professional Development (Year 2)
  • Effective and Responsible Leadership (Year 3 or 4)

You can also participate in a large number of business societies, business events and peer-support schemes.

Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

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 and Business BSc (Hons) at The University of Edinburgh

20% Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals
15% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
15% Teaching Professionals
10% Administrative occupations
10% Artistic, literary and media occupations
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Media Professionals
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5% Legal professionals
5% Finance Professionals

Grading & Study Time

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Mathematics

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6.5

Total 65 with at least 5.5 in each component.

TOEFL (iBT) 92

Total 92 with at least 20 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements.

Cambridge English Advanced

Total 176 with at least 162 in each component

Cambridge English Proficiency

Total 176 with at least 162 in each component

Trinity ISE

ISE II with distinctions in all four components

PTE Academic 62

Total 62 with at least 54 in each component

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Mathematics and Business, 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 and Business BSc (Hons)

Channel Islands £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £1820 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
EU £26500 year 1
International £26500 year 1

Additional fee information

Scottish students must apply to the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) for payment of their tuition fees.

EU On 9th July 2020 the decision was made by the Scottish Government to end free university tuition for European Union (EU) students starting in 2021-22. Funding policy for EU nationals and associated groups starting a course of study in academic year 2022-23 or later will be in line with international fees.

Full time international and EU students will pay a fixed annual fee rate for the duration of their programme.

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 The University of Edinburgh in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of The University of Edinburgh in related subject specific rankings.

Mathematics

    • #2 
    • #4 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #9 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #27 
    Mathematics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #36 
    Mathematics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #145 
    Mathematics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

See all 38 university rankings of The University of Edinburgh

About The University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh is located in the Scottish city of the same name, and is one of the oldest universities in the entire United Kingdom, having opened in the year 1583. The university enjoys a strong reputation for its contributions to international research efforts, which is reflected in their inclusion in the Russell Group, Universitas 21, and Una Europa. Edinburgh offers its residents a historic yet modern city, with a lively nightlife scene, reliable public transport, and friendly locals.

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