Mathematics and Philosophy Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Mathematics and Philosophy Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Join a university ranked in the UK top five for mathematics research (*THE* analysis of REF 2021) with an excellent reputation for teaching and learning (6th in the UK for maths, Complete University Guide by subject 2026).
If you love the challenge of thinking through a maths question and the satisfaction of having solved a difficult problem but also want to think about a broad range of intellectual questions in a rigorous way, this course is for you.
Linked by the formal study of logic, the two components of the course complement each other. You will develop rigor...
Join a university ranked in the UK top five for mathematics research (*THE* analysis of REF 2021) with an excellent reputation for teaching and learning (6th in the UK for maths, Complete University Guide by subject 2026).
If you love the challenge of thinking through a maths question and the satisfaction of having solved a difficult problem but also want to think about a broad range of intellectual questions in a rigorous way, this course is for you.
Linked by the formal study of logic, the two components of the course complement each other. You will develop rigorous analysis and argument distinctive to the analytic philosophical tradition while developing mathematical maturity to reason through subtle ideas in abstract mathematics.
There is also the opportunity to use your mathematical knowledge in the study of philosophy for example through interdisciplinary units on the philosophy of various other disciplines, such as physics, political theory, and psychology. In your final year, you will have the opportunity to undertake an independent extended essay project on a philosophical topic of your choice, supervised by a member of staff with relevant expertise.
Visit our [Think Big scholarship](https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/fees-finance/scholarships/) pages to find out about the scholarships available to international undergraduate students in this subject area.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-01
Campus
Clifton Campus
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A15-I85
Institution Code
B78
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
Standard offer: A*A*A including A* in Mathematics, or A*AA including A*A (in any order) in Mathematics and Further Mathematics. STEP paper achievement may be included as part of an alternative offer. Contextual offer: AAA including Mathematics, or AAB including AA in Mathematics and Further Mathematics. STEP paper achievement may be included as part of an alternative offer. Please visit bristol.ac.uk/contextual-offers for more information about contextual offers.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Higher: AAAAA.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 30.0, offer-merit: 15.0
Access to HE Diploma in Engineering, Science, or Computing (or similar titles). The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include: at least 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit or above; and at least 12 credits at Distinction in Mathematics (including algebra, calculus and trigonometry). plus either A in A-level Mathematics, or achieving the required level in an additional mathematics assessment. Mature students can contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Advanced Higher: AA including Mathematics.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Standard offer: 40 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 7 at Higher Level in Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations). Contextual offer: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations). Please visit bristol.ac.uk/contextual-offers for more information about contextual offers.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales or the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*D*D in either Engineering BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, plus A in Mathematics at A-level (or equivalent), or any Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, plus A in Mathematics at A-level (or equivalent). Applicants taking Engineering BTEC may be invited to an additional mathematics assessment in place of A-level Mathematics.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B, and M3 is C.
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, International, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands | £0 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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