Mathematics and Philosophy BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Mathematics and Philosophy BSc (Hons)
This joint honours mathematics and philosophy degree offers a wide range of philosophy modules - from pre- Socrates to the present day - and has teaching strengths in philosophy of mind, philosophy of science and the history of philosophy. The mathematics element gives students a foundation in many branches of mathematics, including algebra, analysis, probability and geometry.
Students on the Mathematics & Philosophy with a Year Abroad BSc will spend their third year studying abroad before returning to complete a final year with King’s. Students on the three year course may...
This joint honours mathematics and philosophy degree offers a wide range of philosophy modules - from pre- Socrates to the present day - and has teaching strengths in philosophy of mind, philosophy of science and the history of philosophy. The mathematics element gives students a foundation in many branches of mathematics, including algebra, analysis, probability and geometry.<br/><br/>Students on the Mathematics & Philosophy with a Year Abroad BSc will spend their third year studying abroad before returning to complete a final year with King’s. Students on the three year course may transfer to the four year Mathematics & Philosophy with a Year Abroad BSc.<br/><br/><strong>Key benefits</strong><br/>• Choose from a wide range of modules taught by renowned experts, allowing you to tailor your degree to suit your interests.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• One of the largest and most distinguished philosophy departments in the country. We are ranked 6th in the UK for Philosophy (QS by subject 2025) and 8th in the UK for Mathematics (QS by subject 2025).<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Central location gives easy access to major libraries and many leading societies, including the London Mathematical Society and Royal Society, as well as leading societies such as the Aristotelian Society and the Royal Institute of Philosophy.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Improved career prospects, as King’s graduates are highly sought after both nationally and internationally in a wide range of professions.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Our Mathematics department is a leading centre of research, with 100 per cent of the department’s research classed as world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021).<br/><br/><br/><br/>• One of the largest and most distinguished philosophy departments in the country with particular teaching strengths in philosophy of mind, philosophy of science, political philosophy, and the history of philosophy.<br/><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
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
29/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 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 include grade A in Advanced Higher Mathematics. 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
The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be 60 credits in total. 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
Must include grade 6 in Higher Level Mathematics. 36 points overall or an aggregate score of 18 from three Higher Levels. 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 include grade A in Advanced Higher Mathematics. 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
Must include grade D3 in Mathematics and grade D3 Further Mathematics (full course). 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. 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
Must include grade A in A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics. 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.
T Level
Not Accepted
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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