Mathematical sciences
Explore profound and beautiful ideas and understand how they can be applied to real-world challenges

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Whether you are drawn to the exhilaration of solving problems, the beauty of an elegant or unexpected result, or the power and adaptability to model the world around us, studying mathematics at Plymouth trains you to think systematically and creatively.
A specialist pathway available to BSc (Hons) Mathematics students. An ideal preparation for a career in mathematics teaching, this course also prepares you for the many careers where high-level mathematical skills and communication of ideas are essential.
A specialist pathway available to BSc (Hons) Mathematics students. As well as thorough mathematical training, you will be introduced to the structure of the financial world through modules in financial institutions and markets, and investment management.
Explore the beauty of mathematics in familiar areas such as calculus, algebra and probability, and extend your skills into computing-intensive topics such as artificial intelligence, fluid dynamics, high performance computing and machine learning.
Gain key statistical knowledge and skills to build data fluency that is valued by employers. Your skills could provide innovative solutions to real-world problems in business, information technology, engineering, finance, medicine, biology and psychology.
Acquire a deep insight into modern theories of nature using powerful mathematical techniques. This degree will provide you with the necessary mathematical language to be able to describe, analyse and predict natural phenomena.
Do you have a passion to study mathematics, but lack the normal entry requirements for one of our honours degrees? Perhaps you've shown evidence of good academic potential, but don’t have sufficient qualifications or have been out of formal education for a while. This four year degree route incorporates a foundation year, which will develop your skills in pure and applied mathematics, statistics and some computer programming.
678% of research outputs graded as ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ (REF, 2021)
6Supportive and passionate academics
6Extensive placement opportunities
6The Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) accredited degrees
6100% agree that "staff are good at explaining things" in the 2024 National Student Survey
The School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics was awarded an Athena Swan Silver award in September 2024 which demonstrates our ongoing commitment to advancing gender equality and success for all.