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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

English and Mathematics

University of Dundee

(3.6)
21 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the English and Mathematics course at University of Dundee.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

C,C,C

Most popular A-levels studied

The English and Mathematics course at University of Dundee features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Mathematics
English studies (non-specific)
SubjectGrade
MathematicsA
BengaliA*
BiologyD
Business StudiesD
ChemistryC
SubjectGrade
English LiteratureB
Film StudiesB
Drama and Theatre StudiesA
GeographyA
PsychologyB
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: GQ13

Here's what University of Dundee says about its English and Mathematics course.

Combining your English and Mathematics studies gives you a very wide range of modules to study that can lead to a diverse range of careers.

You can choose to study English literature from the medieval period right up to the present day, as well as study both pure and applied mathematics.

In English, you can study anything from Shakespeare to science fiction, Romantic poetry to contemporary poetry, creative writing to visual culture, or Victorian novels to Hollywood films.

We start by covering topics such as how to analyze a poem and how to read a novel as a literary critic, moving on to historical surveys of literature. We then explore in more detail many of the periods, movements and topics previously covered.

The modules we offer throughout the degree reflect the diverse research specialisms of our staff, giving you a wide range of choices.

Mathematics is one of the best subjects for developing your analytical skills. This means you will be highly employable and develop a wide range of transferable skills. Scientific developments are possible due to mathematical applications while mathematical models inform decisions in industry, government, and in the financial sector.

Computers are used extensively in modern mathematics. We will introduce you to various mathematical software in a very interactive way while preparing you for the industry.

You will also be able to join a range of active societies including DUMaS (Dundee University Maths Society) and the English Society.

Source: University of Dundee

Course details

Qualification

Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

Department

School of Humanities Social Sciences and Law

Location

Main Site | Dundee

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• English studies

• Mathematics

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

The modules you will study

Modules can be viewed on the course webpage at dundee.ac.uk

How you will be assessed

Assessment methods can be viewed on the course webpage at dundee.ac.uk

University of Dundee student reviews

(3.6)
Based on 21 reviews from University of Dundee's students and alumni
5 star
24%
4 star
38%
3 star
14%
2 star
19%
1 star
5%
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4th year

Biomedical sciences

4 months ago

Absolute chaos.

(1)
Finance

4th year

Biomedical sciences

4 months ago

Gone downhill and no longer able to access most of them.

(2)
Facilities

4th year

Biomedical sciences

4 months ago

Very exam heavy when you’d think the degree would be practical with lots of labs and projects not memorising content.

(3)
Course

4th year

Biomedical sciences

4 months ago

Budget cuts mean our student experience has gone downhill. In my first year we still had a reasonably busy union with lots on offer but now it’s always dead and most of it is closed. Lecturers who we all prefer due to their teaching style are being let go due to staff cuts. Nobody knows what the fut...

(2)
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1st year student

1 year ago

Four stars: Great

(4)
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Dundee

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

The English and Mathematics course at University of Dundee features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni

Mathematics
English studies (non-specific)

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

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

89%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

89%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

71%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

83%

low

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

89%

high

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

91%

med

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

86%

med

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

71%

low

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

74%

low

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

71%

low

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

83%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

83%

high

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

100%

high

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

83%

med

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

100%

high

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

94%

med

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

77%

low

How well organised is your course?

83%

med

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

100%

high

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

100%

high

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

97%

high

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

80%

high

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

86%

med

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

69%

low

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

64%

med

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

71%

low

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

94%

high

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

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

82%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

100%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

94%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

92%

med

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

82%

low

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

82%

low

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

75%

low

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

92%

med

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

80%

med

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

96%

high

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

96%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

64%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

88%

med

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

80%

med

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

84%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

92%

med

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

78%

med

How well organised is your course?

86%

med

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

84%

med

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

96%

med

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?

70%

med

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

88%

med

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

86%

med

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

53%

low

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

84%

med

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

75%

low

Student information

The English and Mathematics course at University of Dundee features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Mathematics
English studies (non-specific)
Mode of study
Full-time98%Part-time2%
Gender ratio
Female36%Male64%
Where students come from
International8%UK92%
Number of students110
Mode of study
Full-time99%Part-time1%
Gender ratio
Female72%Male28%
Where students come from
International11%UK89%
Student performance
2:1 or above85%
Number of students320
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

The English and Mathematics course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Dundee graduates across each of those subject areas.

Mathematics
English studies (non-specific)

Graduate statistics

80%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

80%

In work, study or other activity

75%

Say it fits with future plans

55%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

30%

Finance Professionals

25%

Information Technology Professionals

10%

Business and public service associate professionals

10%

Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

Graduate statistics

50%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

75%

In work, study or other activity

50%

Say it fits with future plans

45%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

20%

Teaching Professionals

15%

Administrative occupations

10%

Artistic, literary and media occupations

10%

Elementary occupations

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

The English and Mathematics course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Dundee graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.

Mathematical sciences
English studies

Earnings

£24.8k

First year after graduation

£33.2k

Third year after graduation

£35.4k

Fifth year after graduation

Earnings

£16.4k

First year after graduation

£21.9k

Third year after graduation

£26.6k

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 English and 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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