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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 University of Southampton.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

A,A,A

Typical Offer: AAA or AABB including Mathematics (grade A) EPQ Offer: AAB including Mathematics (grade A) plus grade A in the EPQ Offers typically exclude General Studies, Use of Mathematics and Critical Thinking. If STEP is taken alongside three A-levels then the offer will be AAB including grade A in Mathematics and grade 2 in STEP.

Most popular A-levels studied

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

Mathematics
SubjectGrade
MathematicsA
Further MathematicsA
PhysicsB
Computer ScienceA
ChemistryB
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: G100

Here's what University of Southampton says about its Mathematics course.

Study topics from modern cryptography (the art of writing or solving codes) to modelling black holes, and complex financial problems.

You can choose from a wide range of optional modules to find your niche and develop your future career.

Use our Maths Study space, with pods for group work, chalkboards and glass walls for writing on, to study with friends and get support from students across all year groups.

Furthermore, as part of the Russell Group, our rigorous scientific research feeds directly into your modules.

Key features of this course:

  • You’ll be able to specialise in pure or applied mathematics or statistics, or follow a broad path across these topics and more

  • Learn to use mathematical and computational packages such as Python and the statistics package 'R'

  • You’ll be taught through a combination of lectures and workshops, by leading researchers in fields, such as group theory, the mathematics of nature and experimental design.

Student Support

Your Personal Academic Tutor (PAT) will be there to help guide you throughout your time at Southampton. Offering career advice and guidance, as well as signposting to pastoral services if needed.

Further information

The department is based at Highfield Campus, our oldest and largest campus, located close to Southampton Common. It's the academic heart of our University and home to social events, sports facilities and our Students' Union.

Source: University of Southampton

Course details

Qualification

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

Department

Mathematical Sciences

Location

Main Site - Highfield Campus | Southampton

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Mathematics

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

The modules you will study

Year one will give you a foundation in key areas such as calculus, linear algebra and mathematical modelling. In years two and three you can choose from a range of optional mathematics modules such as Fields and Fluids; Actuarial Mathematics; Complex Analysis.

You can personalise your learning further in year three by taking modules from other subject areas or interdisciplinary modules.

Please see the course page online for a list of core and optional modules: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/mathematics-degree-bsc#modules

How you will be assessed

You will be assessed in a variety of ways such as coursework, tests and exams, enabling you to demonstrate your strengths and show what you have learnt.

University of Southampton student reviews

(3.9)
Based on 166 reviews from University of Southampton's students and alumni
5 star
27%
4 star
47%
3 star
20%
2 star
7%
1 star
0%
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2nd year student

1 year ago

The Student union is very active with campaigns, events and feedback. Thereu2019s lots of club however they introduced a sports pass so you have to pay to be a member and play sports. This has discouraged many and resulted in less student participation in societies.

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2nd year student

1 year ago

I donu2019t stay in Southampton much as I donu2019t think there is a lot to do and feel it lacks community.

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University life

2nd year student

1 year ago

They offer a commuter fund which was very helpful for me as their parking permits are expensive, which should be lowered as parking is very hard to find.

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Finance

2nd year student

1 year ago

There is lots of academic and well-being support that is frequently advertised and I attended the academic skills clinic, which was helpful. I donu2019t know about other services as I donu2019t use them.

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Support

2nd year student

1 year ago

Thereu2019s only two main study areas that are usually very busy, they could increase the study rooms available and make it niceee atmosphere, compared to other universities. I donu2019t know about other facilities, like accommodation.

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2nd year student

1 year ago

My timetable is good because I donu2019t have many contact hours, I personally like this as a commuter. The lectures are always really helpful even though they vary in style, and they fully take on board feedback. The tutorials are less helpful because it depends on your tutor- some can really help ...

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Southampton

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 Southampton students who took the Mathematics course - or another course in the same subject area.

Mathematics

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?

86%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

61%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

88%

med

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

80%

med

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

85%

low

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

83%

med

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

85%

med

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

79%

med

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

84%

med

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

89%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

74%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

83%

med

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

77%

med

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

89%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

84%

low

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?

90%

med

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

83%

low

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

89%

med

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

63%

low

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

89%

med

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

75%

low

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

80%

med

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

84%

low

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

76%

low

Student information

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

Mathematics
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female33%Male67%
Where students come from
International29%UK71%
Student performance
2:1 or above81%
Number of students635
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took Mathematics at University of Southampton.

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of Southampton graduates who took Mathematics - or another course in the same subject area.

Mathematical sciences

Earnings

£28.8k

First year after graduation

£36.5k

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.

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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