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What students say about maths
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What you need to get on a course
Subjects you need
A-levels (or equivalent) usually required
- Maths
- Further maths
Useful to have
- Physics
Application checklist
Here's a guide to what to expect from the application process - also check individual university entry requirements, as these may differ.
- January application
- October application
- Personal statement
- Portfolio
- Interview
- Entry test
- Work experience
- Audition
Personal statement advice
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Six months after graduating
- Business, finance and related associate professionals
Longer term career paths
Jobs where this degree is useful
- Investment banker
- Actuary or accountant
- Maths teacher
Other real-life job examples
- Software developer
- Buyer or procurement officer
- Meteroligist
What employers like about this subject
The country is short of people with good maths qualifications, and a degree in maths can give you subject-specific skills like the ability to analyse and interpret complex numerical data; the ability to approach problems rigorously and to formulate and apply theories to solve them and high-level IT skills. Transferable skills gained from studying maths include project management, problem-solving, team-working and communication skills. Some careers in maths, particularly in research, are likely to need a postgraduate qualification. Employers that recruited mathematicians last year included all parts of the finance industry (especially banking, insurance, accountancy and consultancy), the IT industry and the Civil Service.
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