Mathematics - MMath

Newcastle University

Study pure mathematics, applied mathematics, and statistics with an extra year for an integrated Master's.

Course overview

Our accredited Mathematics MMath degree includes an extra year for your integrated Master's.

In Stage 4 you’ll work on a research project in applied mathematics or pure mathematics. During this stage, you’ll also study more advanced modules and draw on the research expertise of our staff.

All our mathematics and statistics degrees focus on three core areas:

pure mathematics

applied mathematics

statistics

You’ll have the flexibility to choose the area you’d like to focus on, or even transfer between our mathematics and statistics degrees.

BSc or MMath?

Our Mathematics degrees are offered at two levels:

three-year Bachelor of Science (BSc)

four-year Master of Mathematics (MMath)

Our four-year MMath degree is more in-depth and includes:

advanced topics and a wider choice of modules

specialist study, tailored to your own interests, that develops your skills in research and communication

more technical skills, for those who want to increase their employability or continue on to postgraduate study

Study abroad year

Experience life in another country by choosing to study abroad as part of your degree. You’ll be encouraged to embrace fun and challenging experiences, make connections with new communities and graduate as a globally aware professional, ready for your future.

You can choose to spend up to a year studying at a partner institution overseas. Our overseas partner institutions include:

Universiteit Leiden, Netherlands

L-Universta ta' Malta, Malta

Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya, Barcelona

Technisches Universitat Munchen, Munich

There are also lots of options in North America, Australia and Asia, including:

Buffalo, New York State

McGill, Montreal

University of New South Wales, Sydney

Hong Kong

Singapore

During your time studying abroad, you will select from a range of modules offered by your host university. Alongside taking some subject-relevant modules, you will be given greater flexibility to choose modules from different disciplines (eg Languages, Business)

If you choose to study abroad, it will extend your degree by a year.

Careers for mathematicians and statisticians

Mathematicians and statisticians have always been highly valued by employers for their analytical and problem-solving skills, and their ability to think logically and quantitatively.

These skills are in increasing demand beyond the traditional sectors of finance, with industries such as technology, healthcare, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science, and engineering actively seeking mathematical expertise to drive innovation and decision-making.

Businesses have ever increasing volumes of data available and this data needs to be analysed and modelled. Our recent graduates are putting their mathematical skills into practice in sectors such as:

utilities

defence

advanced manufacturing

transportation

energy

sports analytics

health economics

Maths graduates are also highly sought-after for roles in teaching.

You'll also develop key skills which are essential for the employment market such as communication, teamwork, planning, and organisation.