Why study Mathematics at Manchester?
Big department, close-knit community
At the forefront of the subject for over a century, The University of Manchester has one of the largest mathematics departments in the UK. Despite our size, we offer a close-knit community with a strong emphasis on small-group teaching.
- Be part of a supportive, close-knit learning community
- Benefit from small-group teaching that fosters deeper understanding
- Learn from experts across a broad range of mathematical disciplines
- Explore a wide choice of course units to discover where your passions truly lie
- Develop skills that drive innovation across a variety of fields like technology, medicine, finance and climate change.
How you’ll learn
Teaching
Teaching is delivered in a variety of ways to ensure students have a rich and well-rounded learning experience. In a typical week you’ll have a mix of lectures, small group tutorials and workshops.
Peer support
Our Peer-Assisted Study Scheme (PASS) is a fantastic resource for first year students. You’ll be assigned a PASS mentor who will lead weekly small group sessions with you and their other mentees, to help guide and support you in working through the questions and problems set in that week’s tutorial.
Self study
Outside of your timetabled teaching time, you’ll undertake group work, individual preparatory or set work, as well as any additional reading or research required from lectures.
Study options
Integrated master’s
As well as our 3-year bachelor’s course, you can study for an extra year and graduate with an integrated master’s level qualification (MMath).
Year in industry
You can choose to take a year to work in industry. Our award-winning careers service will be able to help you with the application process.
Foundation year
If you want to study Mathematics but don’t have the required entry qualifications, you may want to explore our Integrated Foundation Year option.
Careers and employability
Where do graduates work?
Throughout your degree, you will develop skills that are highly valued by employers across a range of industries. Below are just some of the companies that graduates have joined:
- KPMG
- Goldman Sachs
- The Hut Group
- Deloitte
- PwC
- Manchester United.
What sectors do they work in?
The University of Manchester is one of the most targeted universities in the country by employers. Graduates from our Department secure a variety of positions, including:
- Data analyst
- Consultant
- Actuarial analyst
- Data scientist
- Assurance associate
- PhD.
Explore our careers service
We don’t just teach you, we support you in planning your future from day one.
Whether you're exploring career options, applying for internships, or preparing for graduate roles, you’ll have access to one-to-one support, advice and workshops, equipping you with the confidence to succeed in a competitive job market.
Courses
Find the right course for you
There are options available to you if you want to study mathematics at Manchester.
How to apply
Start your journey to an undergraduate degree in mathematics
If you’re interested in applying to the Mathematics degree at Manchester, here’s what you need to know.
Contact us
Have any questions? Get in touch
Mathematics enquiries
- Email: ug.maths@manchester.ac.uk
General undergraduate enquiries
- Tel: +44 (0)161 275 2077
- Email: study@manchester.ac.uk