Mathematics (with Placement)

Mathematics is a discipline with applications in almost every area of human endeavour. Virtually all industries need graduates with mathematical skills – from finance and business, to research and retail. This maths degree focuses on teaching you sought-after skills for real-world problem solving.

Whether you are managing an investment portfolio, encrypting financial transactions, building the next smart-phone or predicting the path of a hurricane, you will be doing it with mathematics.

A maths degree opens doors to the widest range of careers, because virtually all industries need graduates with mathematical skills. The confidence and knowledge you gain at City St George's, University of London will open doors to a rewarding and satisfying career.


• Understand the universal nature of mathematics as a discipline that knows no borders or language barriers



• Master a wide range of mathematical topics and techniques, such as calculus, probability, linear algebra and mathematical physics



• Learn to apply abstract and logical mathematical methods to real-world problems



• Boost your employability with an optional paid one-year work placement – past students have secured placements at organisations such as Axa, Barclays, Bloomberg, Disney, Microsoft, Toyota and Warner Music



• Take special career development modules to understand mathematics’ essential role across all industries and the opportunities available to you.



Explore your interests through a research project chosen from a wide variety of mathematical topics – past projects have included everything from life-saving mathematics in medical imaging, to wallpaper patterns.

Studying at City St George’s means starting your career from one of the best student cities in the world - London ranked 3rd globally in the QS Best Student Cities 2026. Graduates benefit too: they rank 7th in London for career prospects (Guardian University Guide 2025), meaning the connections and experience you build here translate directly into work.

Across 200+ undergraduate courses - spanning health, business, law, communications, policy, global affairs, and science & technology - you'll choose exciting modules, complete industry placements, and summer internships, and have the option to study abroad for a semester.

City St George's is home to more than 20,000 students from over 170 countries. Wherever you're coming from, you'll find your people here - and joining through Clearing is no different. Every student community starts somewhere, and thousands of students each year begin exactly this way.

Three campuses in Clerkenwell, Moorgate, and Tooting put you right in the heart of London. Think afternoons at the British Museum, study sessions in the British Library, vintage shopping on Brick Lane, and some of the best food in the world on your doorstep.