Mathematics and Philosophy BA (Hons)
University of Birmingham
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 125 graduates of Mathematics and Philosophy BA (Hons) and other courses in Mathematics at University of Birmingham for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Mathematics.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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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 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 | £29000 | £30500 | £37000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £26000 - £32000 | £23500 - £36000 | £28500 - £46500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Mathematics
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £27526 | £26872 | £33223 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23808 - £33222 | £21152 - £34880 | £24744 - £44738 |
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Course Description
Since the time of the Ancient Greeks, Mathematicians and Philosophers have sought to find the truth behind the underlying workings and meanings of the universe.
Studying undergraduate Mathematics and Philosophy at the University of Birmingham will give you access to world-class talent in fields as diverse as group theory, fluid dynamics, philosophy of mathematics, epistemology, ethics, philosophy of religion, philosophy of mind and many others. You will enjoy a rich and engaging academic experience and students on this degree course rate it extremely highly.
In your undergraduate Philosophy studies, you will explore the great minds of history and the present day, both learning what they thought and engaging with them critically. Meanwhile, your undergraduate Mathematics studies are carefully designed to give you access to as many topics as possible. You will develop skills such as the ability to formulate and tackle problems, to think logically, to use technical language and to express complex ideas clearly and accurately.
Why study this course?
Taught by experts – You will study alongside some of the finest minds in Philosophy and Mathematics. Both departments are large enough to offer a broad spectrum of modules, but small enough to offer a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Leading the discourse - The Department is at the forefront of philosophical discussion and debate. Our Centres for Global Ethics and Philosophical Religion collaborate across disciplines and borders. Our world leading research as part of Mental Health Humanities at Birmingham is pushing the boundaries of cross disciplinary dialogue in the universities dynamic mental health research agenda Fantastic module variety – The amount of optional modules on offer will allow you to specialise more as you progress through your degree course so that you can study areas of the discipline that interest you most. Modules such as Minds, Brains and Computers: Issues in Philosophy of Cognitive Science, Reasons to Believe: Topics in Epistemology and Fantastic Beasts and How to Understand them: Topics in Philosophy of Biology. Space to think – Philosophers write works that closely resemble essays, so essays are for the most part the best method of assessment. With this in mind, almost all of our undergraduate Philosophy assessments are based on coursework. Staff within the Department of Philosophy know undergraduate students by name and are always happy to talk about philosophical questions or provide additional feedback on academic performance. Excellent employability – 95% of Philosophy students and 91% of Mathematics students are in work or further study within 15 months of finishing their course (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022).
Top 10 for undergraduate Philosophy in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023
4th most targeted university by the country’s top graduate employers (Graduate Market report 2022)
1st the Department of Philosophy is top in the country for its performance in the Research Excellence Framework exercise 2021 based on Grade Point Average (Times Higher Education)
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 and Philosophy BA (Hons) at University of Birmingham
| 23% | Customer service occupations |
| 15% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 14% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 12% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 9% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 3% | Administrative occupations |
| 1% | Media Professionals |
| 1% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 1% |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
- (no subscore less than 6.0)
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Mathematics and Philosophy BA (Hons)
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
For details of the annual tuition fee for International Students please see the course web page listed in the 'course details' section above.
If you are made an offer to study by the University, the yearly tuition fee will be stated in your offer letter.
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 University of Birmingham in top UK and global rankings.
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About University of Birmingham
The University of Birmingham is a research university based in Edgbaston, Birmingham, England. The university’s aim is to be at the cutting edge of educational delivery, and to have their curriculum be continually reshaped by new revelations in research. The main campus is situated a reasonable three miles away from Birmingham city centre, which doesn’t take long to get to via bus if the student decides they’d like to spend some of their free time there.
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Student composition of University of Birmingham
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Birmingham by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 24385
- postgraduates:
- 9185
- Total:
- 33570
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