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Mathematics and Philosophy BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Mathematics and Philosophy BSc (Hons)
This joint honours mathematics and philosophy degree offers an extremely wide choice of philosophy modules, with coverage from pre-Socrates to the present day and particular teaching strengths in philosophy of mind, philosophy of science and ancient philosophy. The mathematics element gives you a foundation in many branches of mathematics, including algebra, analysis, probability and geometry.
You can choose to take a Year Abroad, where you will spend your third year studying abroad before returning to complete a final year with Kings.
**Key benefits**
- Leadin...
This joint honours mathematics and philosophy degree offers an extremely wide choice of philosophy modules, with coverage from pre-Socrates to the present day and particular teaching strengths in philosophy of mind, philosophy of science and ancient philosophy. The mathematics element gives you a foundation in many branches of mathematics, including algebra, analysis, probability and geometry.<br/><br/>You can choose to take a Year Abroad, where you will spend your third year studying abroad before returning to complete a final year with Kings.<br/><br/>**Key benefits**<br/>- Leading centre of research, with 87% of the Mathematics departments research classed as world leading. (REF 2014).<br/><br/><br/>- The Philosophy Department is ranked 4th in Europe and 8th in the world. (QS World Rankings by Subject 2020).<br/><br/><br/>- One of the largest and most distinguished philosophy departments in the country.<br/><br/><br/>- Central location gives easy access to major libraries and many leading societies, including the London Mathematical Society and Royal Society.<br/><br/><br/>- Improved career prospects – King’s graduates are highly sought after both nationally and internationally in a wide range of professions.<br/><br/><br/>Please see our online prospectus for further details on this programme: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/mathematics-and-philosophy-bsc
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
29/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
GVC5
Institution Code
K60
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,B,B
Must be a combination of three Scottish Highers and two Scottish Advanced Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject.
Access to HE Diploma
D:36,M:9,P:0
Access to Maths/Maths & Computing Diploma (or similar subject). Your syllabus must contain pure mathematics. Additionally, you may be asked to obtain either 3 in any two STEP papers or a Distinction in AEA Mathematics, if you do not have A-level equivalent study in Mathematics and/or Further Mathematics.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
36
36 points overall or an aggregate score of 18 from three Higher Levels. Must include grade 6 in Higher Level Mathematics. Notes: The total point score of 36 includes TOK/EE. IB students studying the new Mathematics curriculum would be required to study Analysis and Approaches at Higher Level to meet the Mathematics subject requirement for this programme.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Please see our online prospectus for further details on our BTEC entry requirements.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1,H1,H2,H2,H2,H2
Must include Mathematics and Applied Mathematics.
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,A
Must be combined with three Scottish Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject. Must include grade A in Advanced Higher Mathematics.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3,D3,D3
Please note that Global Perspectives is not accepted by King’s as one of your Pre-U Principal subjects. Combinations of Pre-U principal subjects and other qualifications (such as A-levels) will be considered. Must include grade D3 in Mathematics and grade D3 Further Mathematics (full course). We will only accept the one year Short Course in Further Mathematics if you additionally achieve a 3 in any STEP paper or a Merit in AEA Mathematics.
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Not Accepted
A level
A,A,A
Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels. Must include Mathematics and Further Mathematics.
T Level
Not Accepted
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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