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Mathematics and Statistics MMath (Hons)
Course Overview - Mathematics and Statistics MMath (Hons)
**Course details**
Are you a natural problem-solver? If you relish the challenge of tackling complex problems, then Mathematical Sciences at Durham could be your perfect match.
This challenging degree takes your study of Mathematics and Statistics to Master’s level. It is the ideal choice if you are considering postgraduate study or a career that requires high-level numeracy skills or research.
The MMath combines a strong mathematical grounding with the latest developments in statistics and machine learning to provide the foundation you’ll need to step into a data-driven...
**Course details**<br/>Are you a natural problem-solver? If you relish the challenge of tackling complex problems, then Mathematical Sciences at Durham could be your perfect match.<br/>This challenging degree takes your study of Mathematics and Statistics to Master’s level. It is the ideal choice if you are considering postgraduate study or a career that requires high-level numeracy skills or research.<br/>The MMath combines a strong mathematical grounding with the latest developments in statistics and machine learning to provide the foundation you’ll need to step into a data-driven workplace. The first two years follow a similar structure to the BSc. The wider range of modules introduced in Years 3 and 4 explore more sophisticated mathematical and statistical techniques in greater depth.<br/><br/>**Why Durham University?**<br/>The course is based in a brand-new facility, purpose-built to meet the learning, teaching and study needs of students from the Department.<br/>You will be taught by a team of mathematicians and statisticians with a wealth of experience in industry and research. The Department is home to a number of research groups with specialisms in both pure and applied mathematics. <br/>Mathematical Sciences offers a high-quality education that is taught by subject specialists, informed by the latest research and delivered in a stimulating academic environment. Using distinctive and creative methods, we do all we can to incorporate relevant aspects of the Department’s world-leading research into the undergraduate curriculum.<br/>The overall aim is to develop you as a member of the community of professional mathematicians. <br/><br/>**Facilities**<br/>We share our purpose-built £40 million new building with Computer Sciences given the natural synergy between the subjects. It is also home to several supercomputers, keeping our education at the forefront of innovation. The building provides cutting-edge learning, teaching and study areas.<br/><br/>**Rankings**<br/>Top 10 in the Complete University Guide 2025<br/>Top 20 in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025<br/><br/>**Career Opportunities**<br/>As well as developing you academically, a Durham University degree will equip you with a range of practical skills including critical thinking, an analytical approach and ability to reason with information, alongside experience in building relationships and leading teams.<br/>A significant number of our students progress to higher level study following their degree. Some remain within their academic field of interest and pursue higher level research, notably at Durham but also other prestigious institutions.<br/>Others take a different route and pursue postgraduate programmes or employment in areas from statistics and financial management to conservation and teaching.<br/>Some of the high-profile employers our graduates have gone on to work for include Royal London, Deloitte, CERN, Morgan Stanley and Ocado.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
29/09/2025
Campus
Durham City
Application Details
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
G114
Institution Code
D86
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
Departments will normally make offers based on Advanced Highers. In the absence of 3 Advanced Highers, where these are not offered by the applicant’s school, offers comprising of Advanced Highers and Highers or a number of Highers may be made on a case by case basis.
Access to HE Diploma
Please contact the Mathematics department to discuss.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
38
38 points overall including Higher Level 7, 7, 6 (to include a 7 in Maths); OR 38 points overall including Higher Level 7, 6, 6 (to include a 7 in Maths) plus suitable performance on the University’s Admission Test (TMUA). Please see our website for further information regarding the University's Admission Test. Please note, a 7 in Higher Level Maths Analysis & Approaches is accepted for this course. Higher Level Maths Applications & Interpretation is not accepted.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*D*D
Plus subject specific A Levels (or equivalent) where required.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1,H1,H2,H2,H2
To include Mathematics at H1. Please see our website for further information regarding the University's Admission Test.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
D*DD
DDD
D*DD + A*A in A Level Maths and Further Maths in any order OR DDD + A*A* in A Level Maths and Further Maths OR D*DD + A*A in A Level Maths and Further Maths in any order PLUS suitable performance on the University’s Admission Test (TMUA).
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,A,A
To include Mathematics. Please see our website for further information regarding the University's Admission Test.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D2,D2,D3
General information on subjects/grades required for entry: D2, D2 in Maths and Further Maths and D3 in a third subject; OR D2, D3 in Maths and Further Maths (either way) plus D3 in a third subject plus suitable performance on the University’s Admission Test (TMUA). Please see our website for further information regarding the University's Admission Test.
Extended Project
Not Accepted
A level
A*,A*,A
General information on subjects/grades required for entry: A*A* in Maths and Further Maths at A Level plus A in a third subject; OR A*A in Maths and Further Maths at A Level (either way) plus A in a third subject plus suitable performance on the University’s Admission Test (TMUA) or MAT; OR A* in Maths at A Level, A in AS Level Further Maths and AA in two further subjects plus suitable performance on the University’s Admission Test (TMUA); OR A*A at A Level in Maths and Further Maths (either way) plus A in a third subject plus Grade 2 in any STEP. Please see our website for further information regarding the University's Admission Test. Specific subjects excluded for entry: General Studies and Critical Thinking.
T Level
At Durham we welcome applications from students of outstanding achievement and potential from all educational backgrounds. We will consider applicants studying T level qualifications for entry to many of our courses. Where a course requires subject specific knowledge and this is not covered within the T level being studied, you may need to supplement your T level studies with a suitable qualification to meet this requirement, for example at A level. Where this is needed this will be clearly stated in our entry requirements. Detailed entry requirements can be found on individual course entries on our courses database.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Not Accepted
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £30,000 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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