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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Mathematics & Statistics Faster Route
University of Glasgow
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Mathematics & Statistics Faster Route course at University of Glasgow.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A*,A,A
Most popular A-levels studied
The Mathematics & Statistics Faster Route course at University of Glasgow 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.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | A* |
| Further Mathematics | B |
| Physics | A |
| Chemistry | A |
| Computer Science | A |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Further Mathematics | C |
| Mathematics | A* |
| Biology | C |
| Business Studies | A* |
| Chemistry | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: 3GC3
Here's what University of Glasgow says about its Mathematics & Statistics Faster Route course.
Mathematics is a vast and ever-growing subject which incorporates successful explorations of numerical, geometrical and logical relationships. Physics is the experimental and theoretical study of matter and energy and their interactions, ranging from the domain of elementary particles, through nuclear and atomic physics, to the physics of solids and, ultimately, to the origins of the universe itself.
Why study this course at the University of Glasgow?
Our programme allows you to choose from a wide variety of courses in Honours years. Our ambassador scheme gives students the chance to spend time in schools, experiencing teaching at first hand and developing vital workplace skills. Many of our staff play leading roles in major international research projects, such as the Large Hadron Collider at CERN and the gravitational wave observatory LIGO.
Career Prospects?
The scientific knowledge and mathematical and analytical skills you acquire will equip you to work across a wide range of industries including aerospace, electronics, semiconductors, petroleum, communications, computing, medical physics, education, commerce and the Civil Service. Many of our graduates go on to careers in the financial services sector or computing, or undertake
postgraduate study. Others are employed in industry, using the modelling and problem-solving skills gained on the programme. Our recent graduates have been employed by
PwC
Grant Thornton
Alexander Sloan
Cigna
Deloitte
Royal Bank of Scotland
Credit Suisse.
Source: University of Glasgow
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Mathematics and Statistics
Location
Gilmorehill (Main) Campus | Glasgow
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Mathematics
• Statistics
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Glasgow
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Mathematics & Statistics Faster Route course at University of Glasgow 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
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
82%
low
Teaching on my course
82%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
88%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
78%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
72%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
88%
med
Learning opportunities
71%
low
Learning opportunities
71%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
79%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
75%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
58%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
73%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
71%
low
Assessment and feedback
70%
low
Assessment and feedback
70%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
74%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
70%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
68%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
68%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
68%
low
Academic support
74%
low
Academic support
74%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
77%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
70%
low
Organisation and management
67%
low
Organisation and management
67%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
69%
low
How well organised is your course?
64%
low
Learning resources
83%
low
Learning resources
83%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
84%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
82%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
82%
low
Student voice
65%
low
Student voice
65%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
51%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
80%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
61%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
59%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
62%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
72%
low
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
82%
low
Teaching on my course
82%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
79%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
87%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
67%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
97%
high
Learning opportunities
78%
low
Learning opportunities
78%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
79%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
86%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
81%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
77%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
67%
low
Assessment and feedback
76%
med
Assessment and feedback
76%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
75%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
87%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
68%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
72%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
81%
med
Academic support
91%
med
Academic support
91%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
92%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
90%
med
Organisation and management
76%
low
Organisation and management
76%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
75%
low
How well organised is your course?
80%
med
Learning resources
92%
med
Learning resources
92%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
88%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
93%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
96%
high
Student voice
73%
low
Student voice
73%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
56%
low
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?
73%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
71%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
79%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
74%
low
Student information
The Mathematics & Statistics Faster Route course at University of Glasgow 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.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Mathematics & Statistics Faster Route course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Glasgow graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
60%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
70%
Say it fits with future plans
50%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
15%
Administrative occupations
15%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
15%
Finance Professionals
15%
Information Technology Professionals
Graduate statistics
80%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
85%
Say it fits with future plans
45%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
25%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
20%
Information Technology Professionals
15%
Finance Professionals
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Glasgow graduates who took Mathematics & Statistics Faster Route - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£27.7k
First year after graduation
£32.1k
Third year after graduation
£42.3k
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 & Statistics Faster Route.
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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