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Mathematics is everywhere: weather forecasting, cash machines, secure websites, electronic games, liquid crystal displays, statistical data analysis.

We use statistics to explore and explain the world in which we live, such as in opinion polls and market research. However, it’s also important for manufacturing and testing many products, in particular showing that modern drugs are safe in treating humans.

This course focuses on applying mathematics to solving practical problems.

Computers are an essential part of modern business and mathematics must often be formulated before the computer can be of use.

This degree will give you the skills to tackle problems in a business environment.

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 or 5 Highers at AABB or ABBBC including Maths at A plus English at National 5. Higher English and Advanced Higher Maths preferred.

Widening access entry:
4 Highers at ABBB including Maths at A (or BBBB including Maths plus 70% in Strathclyde Summer School Mathematics) plus English at National 5.

For entry to year 2 you would require Advanced Higher Maths at A and Computing Science at B.

A Foundation Apprenticeship is accepted in place of a non-essential Higher.