UCAS code G108
This is a four year programme with the first year being a foundation year taken at Carmel College. After completion of the first year you can then progress on to your chosen programme within the Department of Mathematical Sciences.
A degree in Mathematical Sciences from the University of Liverpool is a highly regarded qualification that will open many doors. From core maths to theoretical physics, financial maths to mathematical biology, you can choose quality programmes and options that match your ambitions.
This programme provides a four-year route to several BSc (Hons) degree programmes offered in the Department of Mathematical Sciences. For the first year, you will be based at Carmel College, St Helens.
Students follow the Foundation Year (at Carmel College) and then can opt to follow one of a wide range of mathematical sciences programmes offered. Carmel College, St Helens, about nine miles from the university campus, offers small class sizes and high standards of academic achievement.
Find information about what essential and optional modules you will need to take during your Year 0 at Carmel College to progress to your chosen University of Liverpool degree programme in our guide to progression routes.
Discover what you'll learn, what you'll study, and how you'll be taught and assessed.
The first year you will be based at Carmel College. At the College you will follow three foundation modules chosen from Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Geography. Your module choice depends on the programme you wish to follow after the foundation year.
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
At the University of Liverpool, you will be taught through a diverse blend of engaging teaching methods, including lectures, tutorials, practical classes, video content, interactive learning sessions, independent study, and supervised project work.
The department of mathematical sciences offers a vibrant, stimulating, and supportive learning environment with highly motivated and exceptionally qualified staff, renowned for their world-leading research and teaching.
In year 1 of the degree programmes, lectures are supplemented by a thorough system of small-group tutorials; computing work is carried out in supervised practical classes. Key study skills, presentation skills and group work start in the first year and are developed later in the programme. The emphasis in most modules is on the development of problem-solving and critical thinking skills, which are regarded very highly by employers.
Each module has an assessment scheme tailored to fit its syllabus. This might include traditional written exams, class tests, assignments, projects, group work, or online exercises with automatic marking and immediate feedback.
We have a distinctive approach to education, the Liverpool Curriculum Framework, which focuses on research-connected teaching, active learning, and authentic assessment to ensure our students graduate as digitally fluent and confident global citizens.
The Liverpool Curriculum framework sets out our distinctive approach to education. Our teaching staff support our students to develop academic knowledge, skills, and understanding alongside our graduate attributes:
Our curriculum is characterised by the three Liverpool Hallmarks:
All this is underpinned by our core value of inclusivity and commitment to providing a curriculum that is accessible to all students.
Studying with us means you can tailor your degree to suit you. Here's what is available on this course.
University of Liverpool students can choose from an exciting range of study placements at partner universities worldwide.
Immerse yourself in Chinese culture on an optional additional year at Xi'an Jiaotong Liverpool University in stunning Suzhou.
Broaden your world by spending an additional year of study at a partner university abroad following your second year of study.
Spend a summer abroad on a study placement or research project at one of our worldwide partner institutions.
Every student at The University of Liverpool can study a language as part of, or alongside their degree. You can choose:
You will be taught by internationally recognised experts within a friendly department.
Your course will be delivered by the Department of Mathematical Sciences.
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A degree in mathematics provides access to an almost limitless range of rewarding career paths. As a graduate with a mathematics degree from the University of Liverpool, you’ll have an extremely valuable set of analytical and critical thinking skills that employers value, enabling you to pursue careers in almost any field.
Graduates with a mathematics-based degree are in high demand across a broad spectrum of industries, thanks to their expertise in quantitative analysis, problem-solving, and mathematical modelling. Some of the key career paths include:
The versatility of a mathematics-based degree allows graduates to enter nearly any sector that requires mathematical modelling, statistical analysis, and algorithmic problem-solving. The growing demand for data-driven decision-making in today’s world ensures that career prospects remain strong, with opportunities for advancement and specialisation across various fields.
Typical types of work our graduates have gone onto include:
Recent employers of our graduates include: