Mathematics/Philosophy Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Mathematics is a vast and ever-growing subject which incorporates successful explorations of numerical, geometrical and logical relationships. Philosophy is the systematic attempt to arrive at clear answers to profound questions about issues such as knowledge, life, morality, science and human nature using reason and argument. 

Why study this course at the University of Glasgow? 

Our programme allows you to choose from a wide variety of courses in Honours years. Our ambassador scheme gives students the chance to spend time in schools, experiencing teaching at first hand and developing vital workplace skills. We host reading parties for students, usually in the Highlands, and have a flourishing undergraduate Philosophy Society. 

Career Prospects? 

Many of our graduates go on to 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. Our recent graduates have been employed by 

PwC 

Grant Thornton 

Alexander Sloan 

Cigna 

Deloitte 

Royal Bank of Scotland 

Credit Suisse.

You will develop transferable skills and attributes which will be valuable in your future career. These include the ability to evaluate arguments and interpret texts, the facility to be analytical, the skill to think and write clearly and precisely, and the capacity to question assumptions. 

Some of our graduates go on to study for postgraduate degrees in Philosophy and to teach in universities. Examples of recent destinations for Philosophy graduates include: 

Hydrogen Group (recruitment consultant) 

Hopscotch Films (TV researcher) 

The Guardian (audience editor) 

Civil Service fast track (Treasury and MoD).