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BSc Mathematics

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Part-timeSubject: Mathematical Sciences
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Course Score
B /75
Graduate Salary£32,000
Satisfaction91%
Degree Completion62%
Professional Jobs70%
Meaningful Work80%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Mathematical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£32,000
typical starting salary
£30,000
£40,500
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
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
20%
02
Administrative occupations
15%
03
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
09
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (08602)
08602
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 185 respondents (51% response rate)

94%
Teaching Quality
93%
Assessment & Feedback
96%
Academic Support
95%
Organisation
92%
Learning Resources
78%
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Entry Qualifications

Degree
36%
A-level
34%
Other HE
20%
Other
9%
Access
1%
Foundation
1%
No qualifications
1%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (08602)

08602

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

41%
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

62%
Continuation
70%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
60%
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