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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: GV15

Mathematics and Philosophy

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£36,300Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
79%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in mathematics and statistics with the BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Philosophy at University of Manchester. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. The BSc Mathematics and Philosophy offers a joint-honours degree programme, representing a close and fruitful connection which has existed since the time of the ancient Greeks. The course explores both sides of the programme, together with the interesting border region between the two. Both disciplines are given equal weight, and each offers you a wide range of options. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Pure Mathematics Foundations
Formal Logic and Argumentation
Calculus and Mathematical Analysis
Metaphysics and Ontology
Linear Algebra and Applications
Epistemology and Theory of Knowledge
Discrete Mathematics and Proof
Philosophy of Mathematics
UCAS Code:GV15
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

A*AA

A*AA including A* in Mathematics or Further Mathematics A-level. Further Mathematics is preferred but not essential. When the Further Maths A-level is taken it will be included in the offer. If you do not have the required grades or subjects you may want to consider our integrated foundation year. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore there will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A-level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offers you will receive. Typical Contextual Offer: A*AB including A* in Mathematics A-level or AAA including AA in Mathematics and Further Mathematics A-level. Further Mathematics is preferred but not essential. When the Further Maths A-level is taken it will be included in the offer. A grade A in A-level Further Mathematics would be required. Please check for specific GCSE/IGCSE subject entry requirements below Contextual offers are available for applicants who: - live in the UK and will be under the age of 21 on 1 September of the year they will start their course; and - live in an area of disadvantage or with low progression into higher education; and - have attended a UK school or college for their GCSEs or A-levels (or equivalent qualifications) that has performed below the national average over multiple years. See our contextual admissions page for full details and to check your eligibility.

International Baccalaureate

37 points

37 points overall with 7,6,6 at Higher Level, including 7 in Mathematics. We will only accept Higher Level Mathematics: analysis and approaches.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£36,300

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£108,900

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Manchester

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,500£30,000£34,000
3 years£24,500£31,000£40,000
5 years£31,000£42,000£55,500

UK subject average: £31,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£31,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 35% above UK average salary
This course
£42,000
UK average
£31,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £11,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH09-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

62%Working
11%Studying
13%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
74%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH09-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
79%
Learning opportunities
77%
Assessment and feedback
73%
Academic support
86%
Organisation and management
61%
Learning resources
83%
Student voice
67%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

1 Scholarship Available

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The Sadler Bursary

University of Manchester · Undergraduate

£10,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
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About University of Manchester

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