Mathematics (Faster Route) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

The Mathematics Faster Route offers focused, high achieving candidates joining us straight from school the option to complete the Honours Degree in 3 years or the MSci degree in 4 years.

Why study this course at the University of Glasgow?

The University of Glasgow is one of the UK's leading universities, consistently ranked highly in global and national rankings. Its School of Mathematics & Statistics is renowned for research excellence and its broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Glasgow offers flexibility to tailor your studies according to your interests, and a degree in Mathematics & Statistics from the University of Glasgow is highly regarded by employers.

Programme structure

Year 1

Students on the Mathematics Faster Route do not undertake Year 1.

Year 2

Courses cover multivariable calculus, linear algebra, topics in applied mathematics, classical mechanics and mathematical modelling, introduction to real analysis, topics in pure mathematics including groups, transformations and symmetries. Students are also exposed to the basics of statistics, giving a progression route into data science as well as mathematics.

Years 3 and 4

At Honours level you will study a wide range of topics.

The Applied Mathematics courses allow students who prefer the practical and applicable aspects of the subject to concentrate on these elements. The Pure Mathematics courses are ideal for students who prefer the abstract and logical aspects of the subject. Most students take a mix of both.

In fourth year you will undertake a project carried out under the supervision of one of our academic staff and have the opportunity to specialise in your area of choice.

The MSci degree over four years explores mathematics in greater depth and includes an individually supervised project in the final year.

Our international links

You will have the opportunity to study abroad at one of our partner universities as part of your degree. This does not add any extra time to your studies.

Career prospects

Many of our graduates go onto careers in the financial services sector or computing or undertake postgraduate study. Others are employed in industry, using the modelling and problem-solving skills gained on the programme.

Accreditation

Our programmes are accredited by the Institute of Mathematics & Its Applications.