University of Bristol
Mathematics Msci (Hons)
University of Bristol

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 35 graduates of Mathematics Msci (Hons) at University of Bristol for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Mathematics.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Mathematical Sciences

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 £30500 £33500 £43500
25-75 percentile range £27500 - £36500 £26500 - £42000 £32000 - £60500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Mathematical Sciences

  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

Join a University ranked in the UK top five for Maths research (THE analysis of REF 2021) with an excellent reputation for teaching and learning (UK top ten for Maths, QS World University Rankings by subject 2023).

This four-year course allows you to explore high-level mathematics at the forefront of research. If you're driven by intellectual curiosity and enjoy the satisfaction of cracking difficult puzzles, this course provides you with core mathematical skills that will equip you for a variety of careers and give you a strong basis for further study.

As you progress through your degree, you will have increasing flexibility to shape it to your own interests and skills, whether they be in pure mathematics, theoretical physics, statistics and probability, or a mixture.

Our lecturers are passionate about their subject, with modules informed by cutting-edge research in fundamental mathematical abstractions, statistics, and practical applications to global problems. You may be able to try units in quantum mechanics or mathematical biology, or take the opportunity to mentor and learn from students studying the same subject overseas. Vocational units, currently including Financial Risk Management and Maths in Schools, prepare you for a successful career in industry. Project work opportunities throughout your course allow you to collaborate with staff and fellow students, preparing you for a substantial fourth-year project on a topic you are passionate about, supervised by one of our world-leading experts.

Support for your studies is always available, including drop-in sessions with lecturers, exercise and feedback classes, and student-led Maths Cafés.

Think Big bursaries of £3,000 are available to support first-year international undergraduate students in this subject area.

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

Accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.

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 Msci (Hons) at University of Bristol

35% Artistic, literary and media occupations
20% Administrative occupations
10% Media Professionals
10% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Teaching Professionals

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Requirements for international students / English requirements

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

    • 6.0
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees Law, Econ, Medicine, English
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
    • 7.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees Law, Econ, Medicine, English

The University of Bristol welcomes applications from international students, and accepts a wide range of qualifications for undergraduate study. If you studied at a school, college or university outside the UK, please select the relevant page for further information on qualification equivalences, scholarships and details of our education representatives in your country/region: bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Mathematics, Msci (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Mathematics Msci (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
EU £29300 year 1
International £29300 year 1

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 Bristol in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Bristol in related subject specific rankings.

Mathematics

    • #8 
    • #10 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #18 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #74 
    Mathematics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #101 
    Mathematics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #6 
    • #178 
    Mathematics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

See all 35 university rankings of University of Bristol

About University of Bristol

The University of Bristol is a traditional red brick research university located in Bristol, England. This university does not have a campus that it designates as its main campus, but instead has a group of buildings in the city centre which is referred to as the “University precinct”. With six different faculties and 29 distinct schools, there is sure to be something of interest for almost any student at Bristol.

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22265
postgraduates:
6860
Total:
29125
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