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BSc Mathematics

Heriot-Watt University
Full-time4 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Mathematical Sciences
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Course Score
A /80
Graduate Salary£32,000
Satisfaction92%
Degree Completion80%
Professional Jobs65%
Meaningful Work100%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Mathematical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£32,000
typical starting salary
£26,000
£35,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Mathematical Sciences graduates nationally earn £23,000–£70,000 (463 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
20%
02
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
20%
03
Administrative occupations
15%
04
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
05
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Elementary occupations
5%
07
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Sales occupations
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (08602)
08602
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 15 respondents (82% response rate)

84%
Teaching Quality
90%
Assessment & Feedback
86%
Academic Support
91%
Organisation
95%
Learning Resources
80%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Edinburgh
Average Weekly Rent
£165
Est. Annual Total£13,680
💸10% more expensive than the UK average

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🚦 Will I Get In?

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Past Accepted Tariffs

128-143
5%
144-159
15%
160-175
5%
176-191
5%
192-207
15%
208-223
5%
224-239
15%
240+
20%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
80%
Other HE
20%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (08602)

08602

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

43%
High Exposure

AI is actively being used in many tasks within this career, though human expertise remains important. Graduates who understand AI tools will have a competitive advantage.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

72%Information Technology
60%Business, Research and Administrative
55%Administrative
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate

Outcomes

80%
Continuation
65%
Professional Work
100%
Meaningful Role
80%
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