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This is a four-year programme. Each year contains compulsory modules and some years contain either optional modules, which relate to different areas of mathematics and/or elective modules from other subject areas in the University.

Years 1 and 2
In addition to core mathematical methods, you’ll study applied analysis, mechanics, numerical analysis and statistics. You also choose elective modules.

Years 3 and 4
You’ll choose from a range of Mathematics and Statistics modules from one or more of the specialist application areas.

As part of the final Honours year, you will undertake a project that includes a written report and an oral presentation.

Topics offered in Honours year modules include the mathematics of financial derivatives, mathematical modelling in biology and medicine, numerical analysis, and the mathematics of networks.

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.

For entry to year 2 you would require 2 Advanced Highers at AB including Maths at A.

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