
Applied Mathematics MA (Hons)
Course Overview - Applied Mathematics MA (Hons)
Applied Mathematics at Aberdeen gives you all the benefits of a top-quality mathematical education in a thriving centre of mathematical teaching and research, with focus on how we apply mathematics to better understand our world today.
Mathematics is not just about crunching numbers – it’s about logical thinking, solving problems, decision making and understanding why things work – the main skills that recruiters look for in potential employees. Mathematicians are in high demand across a range of sectors, including IT, finance, engineering and teaching.
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Applied Mathematics at Aberdeen gives you all the benefits of a top-quality mathematical education in a thriving centre of mathematical teaching and research, with focus on how we apply mathematics to better understand our world today.<br/><br/>Mathematics is not just about crunching numbers – it’s about logical thinking, solving problems, decision making and understanding why things work – the main skills that recruiters look for in potential employees. Mathematicians are in high demand across a range of sectors, including IT, finance, engineering and teaching.<br/><br/>Pure maths is about solving problems and developing theories within mathematics but applied maths is more about using mathematical theory to solve problems in other areas, including science, engineering, and physics. A lot of the theory that gets developed by pure mathematicians later becomes useful for applied mathematicians (and engineers, physicists etc.).<br/><br/>This Applied Mathematics BSc programme covers the core courses as studied in the pure Mathematics BSc degree. Additional core courses offered specifically in the Applied Maths degree include, Engineering Mathematics and Advanced Calculus. There are also a range of optional courses that can be chosen from both maths and physics areas.<br/><br/><strong>BSc or MA?</strong><br/>Both the BSc and MA Mathematics and BSc and MA Applied Mathematics degrees consist of the same core mathematics courses. The difference between the MA and BSc programmes is the choice of optional courses alongside your core mathematics courses, i.e. BSc will be science related courses and MA will be arts/humanities related courses. You can focus your attention entirely on Mathematics or you can spread your interests to combine it with other subjects.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
G122
Institution Code
A20
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
B,B,B,B
Applicants who have achieved BBBB (or better), are encouraged to apply and will be considered. One of your Highers at B must be in Mathematics. Good performance in additional Highers/ Advanced Highers may be required. Note: we do not double count a Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject, but we do consider that a B at Adv Higher is equivalent to an A grade at Higher. National 5 English at minimum grade C also required for entry.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
5, 5, 5 at Higher Level. HL in Mathematics plus SL in English are also required.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
Minimum entry requirement: DMM in related subjects. In addition A-Level Maths is required, as well as GCSE in English or English Language.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2,H2,H2,H3,H3
A minimum of 5H with 3 at H2 AND 2 at H3 OR AAABB, obtained in a single sitting (B must be at B2 or above). Maths at Higher Level and English at O also required.
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)
Pass
One FA is equivalent to a Higher at A. It cannot replace any required subjects.
A level
B,B,C
For First Year Entry a minimum of 3 A Levels at BBC, to include A Level Maths. In addition A Level Maths is required, as well as GCSE in English or English Language. For Second Year Entry a minimum of an A in the subject selected for Single Honours plus BB, or AB in the subjects selected for Joint Honours plus a further B. In addition A Level Maths is required, as well as GCSE in English or English Language.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £20,800 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |