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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Mathematics

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Mathematics course at Aston University, Birmingham.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

A,B,B

ABB including grade A in Maths: Standard offer. BBB including grade B in Maths: If the student is also presenting either Core Maths or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) grade B. BBC including grade B in Maths: Contextual offer (more details https://www2.aston.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/contextual-offer).

Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at Aston University, Birmingham. These students are taking Mathematics or another course from the same subject area.

Mathematics
SubjectGrade
MathematicsB
Further MathematicsC
ChemistryC
PhysicsC
BiologyB
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: G100

Here's what Aston University, Birmingham says about its Mathematics course.

If you are passionate to problem-solve and have a desire to explore the intricacies of the universe, a maths degree is your gateway to a rewarding future.

Course outline

Discover how maths is an integral part of our everyday lives with an understanding of the concepts, theories and applications that make sense of the world around us, from computer modelling and transport networks to the stock market and climate change. On our professionally-accredited* mathematics programme, you will increase your familiarity with mathematical software, and build confidence in communicating mathematical arguments and conclusions.

Key benefits

  • Professionally accredited* – Accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA)

  • Power up your future – Develop the skills employers around the globe look for. Gain an edge in a fast-changing world and thrive in your career with Aston Power Skills.

  • Gold standard teaching – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)

  • Earn more – Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £39,800 five years after graduating (Mathematical Sciences; Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2024)

  • Excellent prospects - Ranked 3rd in the UK for ‘graduate prospects – on track’ (Mathematics; Complete University Guide, 2025)

  • More for less - Ranked 2nd in the UK for ‘value added’ (Mathematics; Guardian, 2025)

Where can this degree take me?

The transferable skills that our mathematics programmes provide mean that our graduates are successful in finding employment in a wide range of roles such as:

  • Auditor

  • Associate data scientist

  • Junior statistician

  • Tax analyst

  • Systems analyst

  • Graduate software engineer

  • Actuarial analyst

  • IT business analyst

Our graduates have gone on to work at companies such as Admiral Insurance, KPMG, Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC), Grant Thornton, Experian, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), and TikTok.

Professional accreditation *This programme is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA). As part of the standard process, it is currently undergoing re-accreditation, with confirmation expected before September 2026.

Source: Aston University, Birmingham

Course details

There are a few options in how you might study Mathematics at Aston University, Birmingham.

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2 course options available.

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

School of Engineering and Innovation

Location

Main Site | Birmingham

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Mathematics

Start date

14 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

The modules you will study

For a full list of modules and course objectives, visit the course page on Aston University's website: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/mathematics-bsc

How you will be assessed

For more information on how this course is assessed, visit the course page on Aston University's website: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/mathematics-bsc

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Aston University, Birmingham

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from Aston University, Birmingham students who took the Mathematics course - or another course in the same subject area.

Mathematics

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

100%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

98%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

83%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

95%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

94%

high

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

97%

high

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

76%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

84%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

86%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

80%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

89%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

81%

high

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

95%

high

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

90%

high

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

94%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

97%

high

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

98%

high

How well organised is your course?

95%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

98%

high

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

97%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

98%

high

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

78%

high

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

92%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

95%

high

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

81%

high

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

95%

high

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

86%

med

Student information

See who's studying at Aston University, Birmingham. These students are taking Mathematics or another course from the same subject area.

Mathematics
Mode of study
Full-time85%Part-time15%
Gender ratio
Female31%Male69%
Where students come from
International2%UK98%
Student performance
2:1 or above51%
Number of students215
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took Mathematics at Aston University, Birmingham.

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Aston University, Birmingham graduates who took Mathematics - or another course in the same subject area.

Mathematical sciences

Earnings

£27.7k

First year after graduation

£34.7k

Third year after graduation

£37.6k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Mathematics.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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