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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Mathematics course at University of Reading.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,B,C
including Mathematics at grade A. If you place us as your Firm choice we will accept you with one grade lower than this, including accepting a B in Maths at A level. (e.g. BBC with Maths at B or ABD with Maths at either A or B). Acceptable subjects: Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Pure Mathematics are all acceptable for meeting the Mathematics subject requirement.
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Reading. These students are taking Mathematics or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | A |
| Physics | B |
| Further Mathematics | C |
| Computer Science | B |
| Chemistry | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: G100
Here's what University of Reading says about its Mathematics course.
Develop core skills and knowledge, and tailor your learning to the areas of maths you’re most passionate about with our flexible BSc Mathematics degree.
Join a University ranked 1st in the UK for environmental and ethical performance (People and Planet University League 2023/24) and the first-ever winner of the Times Higher Education (THE) award for Outstanding Contribution to Environmental Leadership in 2023.
Your degree will meet the educational requirements of the Chartered Mathematician designation, awarded by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications when followed by subsequent training and experience in employment to obtain equivalent competencies to those specified by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for taught master's degrees.
For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/mathematics-ug/bsc-mathematics
Source: University of Reading
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Mathematical, Physical and Computational Sciences
Location
Main Site | Reading
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Mathematics
Start date
October 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| EU | £30,650 per year |
| International | £30,650 per year |
The modules you will study
Modules may include:
- Mathematical Communication
- Probability and Statistics
- Calculus
- Mathematical Methods and Physical Applications
- Number Theory and Cryptography
- Dynamical Systems and Applications .
*Please note that all modules are subject to change. Check our website for more details about the course structure.
University of Reading student reviews
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3rd year
Neuroscience
7 months ago
lots on offer, always listening and acting on feedback! only complaint is that the music choices can be questionable at wednesday union
3rd year
Neuroscience
7 months ago
if you want to go feral you can and if you like the peace you can get the peace. definitely has something for everyone, i just wish areas like henley had more student based pubs!
3rd year
Neuroscience
7 months ago
i commute so i dont know much but they didnt increase the price of the undergrad tuition course for existing students which was really appreciated. the price for a masters is also amazing!
3rd year
Neuroscience
7 months ago
always received so much support, people are always so happy to help and on the off chance you do have a poor experience, theres always someone who is amazing and really good at their job to help out!
3rd year
Neuroscience
7 months ago
i commute so i dont know much about uni accom but the library is really nice, lots of good spaces. pro-Palestinian campus (replaced the starbucks and has a co-op) which is amazing. facilities are always working, everything is always clean. grounds team take good take of the nature too!
3rd year
Neuroscience
7 months ago
absolutely love it. staff are amazing and so friendly, so many icons in their field. lots of good networking opportunities within the department and the fact we have CINN and dont have to use a hospital for neuroimaging equipment is amazing and so useful. the marking can be, at times, a little bit b...
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Reading
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 University of Reading students who took the Mathematics course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
86%
med
Teaching on my course
86%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
83%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
97%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
81%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
82%
low
Learning opportunities
91%
high
Learning opportunities
91%
high
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?
97%
high
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?
89%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
93%
high
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
92%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
90%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
74%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
89%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
63%
low
Academic support
97%
high
Academic support
97%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
96%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
99%
high
Organisation and management
94%
high
Organisation and management
94%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
93%
high
How well organised is your course?
96%
high
Learning resources
94%
high
Learning resources
94%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
91%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
95%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
96%
high
Student voice
92%
high
Student voice
92%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
86%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
96%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
93%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
88%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
96%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
85%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Reading. These students are taking Mathematics or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Reading graduates who took Mathematics - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£27.4k
First year after graduation
£34.3k
Third year after graduation
£43.4k
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.
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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