Mathematics
UCAS code G101
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 4 years
- Start date and application deadlines
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- Start date
About this course
This four-year programme is ideal for ambitious students who want to study mathematics in depth. Graduates gain a master's qualification, which provides a competitive edge in the employment market and opens the door to careers in research.
Introduction
Mathematics is a beautiful and diverse subject. It underpins a wide range of disciplines, from physical sciences to social science, from biology to business and finance. The further your study of mathematics progresses, the more fascinating it becomes.
The University of Liverpool has a large Mathematical Sciences department with highly qualified staff, a first class reputation in teaching and research, and a friendly, supportive environment. We use mixed approaches to teaching and assessment, taking the best from traditional lectures, tutorials and assignments, and modern methods such as interactive learning sessions, video content and online assessment. Our programmes are designed with the needs of employers in mind, to give you a solid foundation from which you may take your career in whatever direction you choose.
The first two years of the MMath programme are the same as the Mathematics BSc. You will have the opportunity to learn about a range of fundamental topics, building on the mathematics you already know and providing the background for the more advanced modules in years three and four. No assumptions are made about whether you have previously studied mechanics, statistics or computer programming. In years three and four, we offer a wide range of advanced modules in pure mathematics, applied mathematics and statistics, enabling you to specialise in the areas of mathematics that interest you most. In the final year, students on this programme complete a substantial project on a mathematical topic of their own choice, supervised by an expert in the relevant field. Graduates completing the programme have experience of mathematics research and independent working skills that are highly valued by employers.
This programme also has a year abroad option, an incredible opportunity to spend an academic year at one of our partner universities. On the four-year integrated master’s programme, you can go abroad either between years two and three (apply in year two), or between years three and four (apply in year three).
What you'll learn
- Fundamentals of pure and applied mathematics, probability and statistics
- Advanced material from the branches of mathematics that interest you most
- Teamwork
- Digital fluency
- Sophisticated problem solving skills
- How to communicate complex ideas
Accreditation
Liverpool’s MMath degree is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) and the Royal Statistical Society (RSS)
Accreditation in detail
Royal Statistical Society
The RSS is a professional body for all statisticians and data analysts - www.rss.org.uk.
Course content
Discover what you'll learn, what you'll study, and how you'll be taught and assessed.
Year one
In year 1 you will study eight compulsory modules, to learn the fundamentals of a range of mathematical topics.
Modules
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Year two
In year 2, you’ll continue to study a range of important mathematical topics in more depth. You’ll study some compulsory modules and choose some optional modules from the list below. Please note that we regularly review our teaching so the choice of modules may change.
- For students who didn’t study at XJTLU, modules MATH244 and MATH221 are compulsory, module MATH242 is optional, module MATH241 is not available.
- For students who did study at XJTLU, module MATH241 is compulsory, modules MATH244, MATH221 and MATH242 are not available.
During Year 2, you’ll be asked to choose one of the following 4 pathways:
- Applied Mathematics (AM)
- Pure Mathematics (PM)
- Stochastics, Probability and Operational Research (SPOR)
- Theoretical Physics (TP).
Each pathway is a coherent collection of modules which cover a particular area of mathematics.
It’ll be important to consider which pathways you might be interested in following in years 3 and 4, when making your year 2 module choices. In particular, you should ensure that you have the necessary prerequisites:
- Applied Mathematics Pathway: MATH226 is recommended, further suitable modules include MATH228
- Pure Mathematics Pathway: MATH247 is strongly recommended, MATH242 is recommended
- Statistics, Probability and Operational Research Pathway: MATH254 is compulsory, MATH269 is recommended, further suitable modules include MATH226, MATH242 and MATH260
- Theoretical Physics Pathway: MATH228 is compulsory.
Modules
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Year three
Across years 3 and 4, you’ll choose some compulsory and some optional modules from the list below. The options available to individual students will vary depending on choices made in year 2. Please note that we regularly review our teaching so the choice of modules may change.
Depending on the chosen pathway, the following modules are compulsory:
- Applied Mathematics: MATH323, MATH324, MATH335
- Pure Mathematics: MATH342, MATH343, MATH349
- Statistics, Probability and Operational Research: MATH360, MATH362, MATH363
- Theoretical Physics: MATH323, MATH325, MATH326.
Modules with codes beginning MATH3 are honours level modules, which contain the most advanced material that is usually taught on the Mathematics BSc. Modules with codes beginning MATH4 are master’s level modules, taught by experts in the relevant fields, with the most sophisticated content to be found anywhere on our mathematics degrees. Our programme structure offers the flexibility to begin taking master’s level modules in year 3, with the remaining honours level modules completed in year 4.
Modules
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Year four
Students in year 4 complete a project in an area of mathematics of their choice, supervised by one of our expert staff. This gives you the opportunity to experience research in mathematics, and to develop your skills in independent working, technical writing, communicating complex ideas and presenting your work. Additional credits are earned through choosing optional modules not taken in year 3. The options available to individual students will vary depending on choices made in years 2 and 3.
Modules
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Teaching and assessment
How you'll learn
You’ll 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, 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.
How you're assessed
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.
Liverpool Hallmarks
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:
- Digital fluency
- Confidence
- Global citizenship
Our curriculum is characterised by the three Liverpool Hallmarks:
- Research-connected teaching
- Active learning
- Authentic assessment
All this is underpinned by our core value of inclusivity and commitment to providing a curriculum that is accessible to all students.
Entry requirements
The qualifications and exam results you'll need to apply for this course.
| Qualification | Details |
|---|---|
| A levels |
BBC (including Mathematics: B) |
| BTEC Level 3 national extended diploma |
DDM and Mathematics at A Level grade B. |
| BTEC combinations |
BTEC National Diploma DM plus grade B at Mathematics A level; BTEC National Extended Certificate M plus grade B at Mathematics at A level and grade B in another A level. |
| Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced |
C in the Welsh Baccalaureate, plus BB at A level to include Mathematics grade B. |
| Access |
Pass relevant Access to HE Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits with 27 at Distinction including 15 in Mathematics and 18 at Merit |
Course options
Studying with us means you can tailor your degree to suit you. Here's what is available on this course.
Global opportunities
University of Liverpool students can choose from an exciting range of study placements at partner universities worldwide. Choose to spend a year at XJTLU in China or a year or semester at an institution of your choice.
Year in China
Immerse yourself in Chinese culture on an optional additional year at Xi'an Jiaotong Liverpool University in stunning Suzhou.
- Learn Chinese
- Study in a bustling world heritage city
- Improve employment prospects
- Study Chinese culture
- 30 minutes from Shanghai
- Learn new skills
Year abroad
Broaden your world by spending an additional year of study at a partner university abroad following your second year of study.
- Choose from up-to 26 countries
- Experience another way of life
- Inspire your future career or studies
- Improved prospects of earning a 2:1 or First
- More likely to earn higher salary
- More likely to be employed after graduating
Where can I spend a year abroad on this course?
- Australia
- Canada
- Hong Kong
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- South Korea
- USA
Semester abroad
Take a semester of your second year of study at one of our worldwide partner institutions.
- Inspire your future career or studies
- Improved prospects of earning a 2:1 or First
- More likely to earn higher salary
- More likely to be employed after graduating
Summer abroad
Spend a summer abroad on a study placement or research project at one of our worldwide partner institutions.
- Spend a summer abroad in addition to your degree programme
- Study abroad without adding an extra year
- Choose any summer between your first and final year of study
- Get the chance to study subjects outside your discipline
Where can I spend a summer abroad on this course?
- Hong Kong
- Japan
- South Korea
Language study
Every student at The University of Liverpool can study a language as part of, or alongside their degree. You can choose:
- A dedicated languages degree
- A language as a joint or major/minor degree
- Language modules (selected degrees)
- Language classes alongside your studies
Study as a bachelor's degree
This course is also available as a three year BSc (Hons) programme.
Your experience
Explore where you'll study
Meet Kate: studying Maths at Liverpool
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Supporting your learning
From arrival to alumni, we’re with you all the way:
- Careers and employability support, including help with career planning, understanding the job market and strengthening your networking skills
- A dedicated student services team can help you get assistance with your studies, help with health and wellbeing, and access to financial advice
- Confidential counselling and support to help students with personal problems affecting their studies and general wellbeing
- Support for students with differing needs from the Disability advice and guidance team. They can identify and recommend appropriate support provisions for you.
The academic staff in the Department are fantastic and their doors are all open if you want to go and talk to them.
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Careers and employability
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:
- Data Science and Analytics: Mathematics graduates are well-equipped to work as data scientists, data analysts, or business analysts. Their skills in statistical modelling, machine learning, and data interpretation are highly sought after in sectors like finance, healthcare, and tech
- Engineering and Technology: Mathematics graduates can work in engineering roles, including systems engineering, computational modelling, and simulation. They may also contribute to software development, particularly in fields that require complex algorithms, like AI and cybersecurity
- Operations Research and Logistics: Companies in manufacturing, transportation, and supply chain management often hire mathematics graduates to optimize processes, improve efficiency, and reduce costs. Roles include operations research analyst, supply chain planner, and logistics coordinator
- Healthcare and Biostatistics: Mathematics is increasingly used in medical research, epidemiology, and healthcare analytics. Careers may include biostatistician, health data analyst, or mathematical modeller in disease forecasting.
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 specialization across fields.
Meet our alumni
Hear what graduates say about their career progression and life after university.
Lydia Dutton, MMath Mathematics 2016
Read about the path Lydia took at Liverpool and the skills she highlights as being important to employers.
Fees and funding
Your tuition fees, funding your studies, and other costs to consider.
Tuition fees
UK fees (applies to Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland)
Full-time place, per year - £9,535
Year abroad fee - £1,430 (applies to year in China)
International fees
Full-time place, per year - £26,600
Year abroad fee - £13,300 (applies to year in China)
The tuition fees shown are correct for 2025/26 entry. Please note that the year abroad fee also applies to the year in China.
Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching and assessment, operating facilities such as libraries, IT equipment, and access to academic and personal support. Learn more about paying for your studies.
Additional costs
Your tuition fee covers almost everything but you may have additional study costs to consider, such as books.
Find out more about the additional study costs that may apply to this course.
Scholarships and bursaries
We offer a range of scholarships and bursaries that could help pay your tuition and living expenses.
The Liverpool Bursary
If you’re a UK student joining an undergraduate degree and have a household income below £35,000, you could be eligible for a Liverpool Bursary worth up to £2,000 for each year of undergraduate study.
Asylum Seekers Scholarship
Apply for an Asylum Seekers Scholarship and you could have your tuition fees paid in full and receive help with study costs. You’ll need to have applied for asylum in the UK, or be the dependant of an asylum seeker, and be joining an eligible undergraduate degree.
Care Leavers’ Opportunity Bursary
If you’ve spent 13 or more weeks in Local Authority care since age 14, you could be eligible for a bursary of £3,000 per year of study. You’ll need to be a UK student joining an eligible undergraduate degree and be aged 28 or above on 1 September in the year you start.
Cowrie Foundation Scholarship
Are you a UK student with a Black African or Caribbean heritage and a household income of £25,000 or less? You could be eligible to apply for a Cowrie Foundation Scholarship worth up to £8,000 for each year of undergraduate study.
Estranged Students Bursary
If you’re a UK student identified as estranged by Student Finance England (or the equivalent UK funding body), you could be eligible for a bursary of £1,000 for each year of undergraduate study.
Genesys Life Sciences Scholarship
Joining a School of Biosciences degree and have a household income of less than £25,000? If you’re a UK student, you could apply to receive £4,500 per year for three years of your undergraduate course.
Nolan Scholarships
Do you live in the Liverpool City Region with a household income of £25,000 or less? Did neither of your parents attend University? You could be eligible to apply for a Nolan Scholarship worth £5,000 per year for three years of undergraduate study.
Rigby Enterprise Award
Are you a UK student with a household income of £25,000 or less? If you’ve participated in an eligible outreach programme, you could be eligible to apply for a Rigby Enterprise Award worth £5,000 per year for three years of your undergraduate degree.
ROLABOTIC Scholarship
Are you a UK student with a household income of £25,000 or less? Did neither of your parents attend University? You could be eligible to apply for a ROLABOTIC Scholarship worth £4,500 for each year of your undergraduate degree.
Sport Liverpool Performance Programme
Apply to receive tailored training support to enhance your sporting performance. Our athlete support package includes a range of benefits, from bespoke strength and conditioning training to physiotherapy sessions and one-to-one nutritional advice.
Technetix Broadhurst Engineering Scholarship
Joining a degree in the School of Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science? If you’re a UK student with household income below £25,000, you could be eligible to apply for £5,000 a year for three years of study. Two awards will be available per academic year.
Young Adult Carer’s (YAC) Bursary
If you’re a young adult and a registered carer in the UK, you might be eligible for a £1,000 bursary for each year of study. You’ll need to be aged 18-25 on 1 September in the year you start your undergraduate degree.
Last updated 2 July 2025 / / Programme terms and conditions