Mathematics MMath

Course Overview - Mathematics MMath

A graduate from the MMath degree will be able to communicate to specialist and non-specialist audiences and unambiguously demonstrate the ability to work professionally with a considerable degree of autonomy. They will also be well equipped to continue independent study in mathematics (e.g. PhD study), should they wish to do so.

Course Information

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

5 Years

Start Date

08/09/2025

Campus

Edinburgh Campus

Course Address
Riccarton
Edinburgh
EH14 4AS

Application Details

Course Code

G101

Institution Code

H24

Points of Entry

Year 1, Year 2

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

A,B,B,B,B

including Mathematics at A.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

28

with Mathematics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points with Mathematics at Higher Level 6.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDM

in a relevant subject (including sufficient Mathematics) for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: DDD in a relevant subject (including sufficient Mathematics).

GCSE/National 4/National 5

It is also a requirement of every applicant to have English and Mathematics at a minimum of National 5 Grade C or GCSE Grade C or 4 (or equivalent)

Scottish Advanced Higher

A,B,B

including Mathematics at A plus excellent Highers for entry to Year 2.

Scottish HNC

Pass

HNC with B in graded unit and SCQF Level 6 Mathematics modules or equivalent for entry to Year 1.

Scottish HND

Pass

HND with BB in graded units and SCQF Level 6 Mathematics modules or equivalent for entry to Year 1.

Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)

Pass

We accept Foundation Apprenticeships in combination with other qualifications such as SQA Highers and Advanced Highers.

A level

B,B,B

A,B,B

including Mathematics for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: ABB including Mathematics at A.

T Level

We will consider T Levels as suitable for entry to our degree programmes, however, certain subject requirements may be required for entry to specific programmes. Where this is not evident as part of the T Level studies, we may ask for additional qualifications.

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Fees and funding

Scotland £1,820
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,535
EU, International £19,456