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Mathematics MMath
Course Overview - Mathematics MMath
**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 four-year course takes your study to Master’s level. This course is ideal if you are considering postgraduate study or a career involving high-level mathematical skills or research.
During the first two years you will follow a similar structure to the BSc. From the third year the MMath introduces a wider range of modules which explore more sophisticated methods of mathematical ar...
**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 four-year course takes your study to Master’s level. This course is ideal if you are considering postgraduate study or a career involving high-level mathematical skills or research. <br/>During the first two years you will follow a similar structure to the BSc. From the third year the MMath introduces a wider range of modules which explore more sophisticated methods of mathematical argument.<br/><br/>**Why Durham University?**<br/>The MMath in Mathematics is housed in a brand-new facility, purpose-built to meet the learning, teaching and study needs of students from the Department.<br/>When you choose maths you’ll be taught by a team of mathematicians with a passion for sharing the beauty of mathematics and a wealth of experience in research across the spectrum of pure and applied mathematics and statistics. <br/>And with many of the teaching team actively involved at the forefront of research, the degree is designed to link learning to research in distinctive and creative ways.<br/>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. Degrees combine theoretical learning with practicals and mini projects, enabling you to develop your capacity for critical thinking, problem-solving and independent learning<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/>**Careers 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/>Some of the high-profile employers our graduates have gone on to work for include Royal London, Deloitte, CERN, Morgan Stanley and Ocado.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
28/09/2026
Campus
Durham City
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
G103
Institution Code
D86
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,A,A,A
We normally make offers based on Advanced Highers. If you’ve not been able to take three Advanced Highers, then we’ll consider a combination of Advanced Highers and Highers, or just Highers (if your school doesn’t offer Advanced Highers at all). A is required in Advanced Higher Mathematics.
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 TMUA or STEP. Please note, a 7 in Higher Level Maths Analysis & Approaches is accepted for this course. Higher Level Maths Applications & Interpretation is not accepted. Please see our website for further information regarding the University's Admission Test.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*D*D
Plus A*A* in Maths and Further Maths at A Level; OR plus A*A in Maths and Further Maths at A Level (either way) plus suitable performance on the TMUA or STEP; OR plus A* in Maths at A Level, A in AS Level Further Maths and suitable performance in TMUA or STEP. Please see our website for further information regarding the University's Admission Test. Other BTEC level 3 qualifications are also accepted in combination with each other or with other qualifications. See our website for more information on our BTEC qualification equivalencies.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1,H1,H1,H2,H2
To include Mathematics at H1.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
D*D*D
D*D*D + 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 TMUA or STEP Other level 3 Cambridge Technical qualifications are also accepted in combination with each other or with other qualifications. See our website for more information on our Cambridge technical qualification equivalencies.
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,A,A
To include Mathematics.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Not Accepted
Extended Project
Not Accepted
A level
A*,A*,A
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 TMUA or STEP; OR A* in Maths at A Level, A in AS Level Further Maths and AA in two further subjects plus suitable performance in TMUA or STEP Please see our website for further information regarding the University's Admission Test.
T Level
T levels will be considered on a case-by-case basis where the subject area aligns with the course applied to. Please note that additional A levels or equivalent may be required to study certain courses. If you’re interested in applying, then please Ask Us and we’ll see if we’re able to consider this for you: www.durham.ac.uk/study/ask-us/ 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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