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Study Maths at Southampton

Mathematical Sciences at Southampton is a leading centre for research and teaching in mathematics and its applications in the UK. Our varied undergraduate degrees are taught by experts and cover the whole span of modern mathematics. During your studies you can access our dedicated Mathematical Sciences Student Centre, where you can study or relax between lectures, attend our Mathematics Workshops, as well as movie nights and quiz nights.

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Dedicated Maths Student Centre
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Choose your Mathematics degree

BSc Mathematics

BSc Mathematics

This popular course will equip you with high-level skills in numeracy and problem solving and offers plenty of choice if you decide to specialise.

MMath Mathematics

MMath Mathematics

This course will develop your mathematical knowledge by introducing to you cutting edge areas of mathematical research and equipping you with many of the skills needed for a career as a professional mathematician.

BSc Mathematics with Statistics

BSc Mathematics with Statistics

You will study both the theoretical and practical aspects of statistics and gain the communication skills needed to work as a statistician, where there is usually a substantial teamwork component.

BSc Mathematical Sciences

BSc Mathematical Sciences

This is our most flexible degree course, in which you can take broader modules such as psychology or languages alongside the core and optional mathematics modules.

Specialised Mathematics Degrees for Business

BSc Mathematics with Actuarial Science

BSc Mathematics with Actuarial Science

You will develop high-level analytical and problem-solving skills to prepare you for the actuarial profession. Our courses have accreditation from the current IFoA core technical examinations.

BSc Mathematics with Finance

BSc Mathematics with Finance

You'll gain a good finance background and strong quantitative skills, making you highly employable, as well as a firm foundation in the main areas of mathematics and develop your skills in statistics.

BSc MORSE

BSc MORSE

MORSE (Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics) introduces you to the most important mathematical methods used to solve business problems, vital for effective management of organisations.

MMORSE

MMORSE

This four-year MMORSE (Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics) course will introduce you to mathematical methods and cutting-edge research methodology and techniques.

Specialised Mathematics and Science Degrees

BSc Mathematics with Computer Science

BSc Mathematics with Computer Science

With this degree, the world is your oyster. You'll take core mathematics and programming modules as well as choosing options from advanced programming, web design and algorithmics.

MMath Mathematical Physics

MMath Mathematical Physics

This new, four-year degree brings together expertise across mathematical sciences, physics and astronomy, enabling you to explore mathematical physics in detail.

Mathematics with a Modern Language

BSc Mathematics with French

BSc Mathematics with French

You'll study French modules alongside mathematics in your first, second and fourth years, with your third year spent abroad in a country where French is spoken.

BSc Mathematics with German

BSc Mathematics with German

You'll study German modules alongside mathematics in your first, second and fourth years, with your third year spent abroad in a country where German is spoken.

BSc Mathematics with Spanish

BSc Mathematics with Spanish

You'll study Spanish modules alongside mathematics in your first, second and fourth years, with your third year spent abroad in a country where Spanish is spoken.

What's it like to study mathematics

What's it like to study mathematics at the University of Southampton. Ria talks about their experience as a third year maths student in 2019/2020.

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Welcome to the Maths Student Centre

Mathematical Sciences students at the University of Southampton have their very own Student Centre.

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Socialising in Maths student Centre

The University of Southampton Maths Student Centre is a great place to study - but it's also a great place for you to relax and socialise.

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British Airways came to Southampton to promote their Operational Research Scheme. That shows how useful my degree has been in directly securing my role.
Betul Ozcan , BSc MORSE
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