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University of Southampton

Mathematical Sciences

Southampton, England, United Kingdom · UCAS G120

  • Level

    Bachelor

  • Duration

    3 years

  • Campus

    Main Site - Highfield Campus

  • Intl. Tuition

    Fee not confirmed

  • Home Tuition

    £10,050 (regulated maximum, 2027-28)

  • Intake

    September 2027

  • UCAS code

    G120

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Course Overview

Mathematical Sciences at University of Southampton in Southampton, England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

Career snapshot (indicative)

Mathematics and statistics graduates are in strong demand across finance, data science, technology and research, combining analytical skills with problem-solving ability that translates across virtually every industry.

Student life (indicative)

Southampton combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access. The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.

The University at a Glance

Student Population

25,785

Staff Ratio

14.0:1

International

35.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate

77.0%

of graduates employed

Avg Starting Salary

£36,340

First-year earnings

Placement Year

✓ Available

Work experience option

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page Official fee page

Home Tuition

£10,050

per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page

City & Location

Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Mathematical Sciences
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate Mathematical Sciences topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

  • Advanced Mathematical Sciences
  • Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
  • Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
  • Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

Subjects

  • Mathematics for business
  • Finance
  • Public finance
  • Accounting
  • Bookkeeping
  • Computerised accounting
  • Management accounting
  • Administrative accounting
  • Banking
  • Forensic science
  • Forensic computing
  • Mathematics
  • Mathematical models
  • Analytical mathematics
  • Applicable mathematics
  • Mathematical logic
  • Mathematical methods
  • Applied statistics
  • Mathematical statistics
  • Differential equations
  • Pure mathematics
  • Algebra
  • Applied mathematics
  • Computational mathematics
  • Computing mathematics
  • Engineering mathematics
  • Industrial mathematics
  • Biochemistry
  • Mathematical physics
  • Atmospheric physics
  • Atomic physics
  • Biophysics
  • Astrophysics
  • Chemistry
  • Applied chemistry
  • Mathematical economics
  • Engineering
  • Computation engineering
  • Mathematical engineering
  • Forensic engineering
  • Mathematical history
  • Mathematics (primary teaching)
  • Mathematics (secondary teaching)
  • Quantity surveying
  • Building estimating
  • Building surveying

Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Student Population

25,785

Total students

Staff Ratio

14:1

Students per staff

International Students

35%

Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Mild coastal

Safety Index (indicative)

7.5/10

Transport

Moderate (coach or indirect connections)

Social Scene

Friendly community | Global / diverse | Coastal lifestyle | Academic / intellectual

Student Life & City (indicative)

Southampton combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access. The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.

  • Southampton combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access.
  • The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.

What Students Love

  • Beach lifestyle
  • Active pub & club scene
  • Thriving student social scene
  • Major sports culture

University Stats

Total Students25,785
Student-to-Staff Ratio14:1
International Students35%
Safety Index (indicative)7.5/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment

77%

Employed after graduation

Avg Starting Salary

£36,340

Average first-year salary

Placement Year

✓ Available

Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Mathematics and statistics graduates are in strong demand across finance, data science, technology and research, combining analytical skills with problem-solving ability that translates across virtually every industry.

  • Mathematics and statistics graduates are in strong demand across finance, data science, technology and research, combining analytical skills with problem-solving ability that translates across virtually every industry.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Engineering
  • Technology
  • Finance

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

  • Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page Official fee page

Home Tuition

£10,050

per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

MEDIUM

This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)Fee not confirmedCheck the university's official fee page Official fee page
Tuition (Home)£10,050per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£687/mo
Food & Groceries£248/mo
Transport£75/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,177
Annual living costs£14,125/yr

Cost Overview (indicative)

One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,490/month budget (housing $870, food $315, transport $95) covers everything comfortably. A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.

  • One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,490/month budget (housing $870, food $315, transport $95) covers everything comfortably.
  • A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.

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