Study Mathematics at Birmingham
From theoretical maths to finance, statistics and data science, study the breadth and depth of mathematics. Study with us and experience world-class teaching, career-boosting opportunities, and a vibrant student life at Birmingham.
Why study Mathematics with us?
- For the second year running, we are the most targeted UK university by top graduate employers (High Fliers report, The Graduate Market 2025).
- For over 100 years we have been teaching students in Birmingham who go on to a wide variety of careers.
- Cutting-edge research is at the heart of our programmes. Our research is making fundamental advances in areas of theoretical mathematics such as graph theory, harmonic analysis and mathematical physics. And it is changing lives by helping to tackle human trafficking, improving the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy and reducing ocean noise pollution.
- We work hard to ensure that the School of Mathematics is a sociable and inclusive community of learners. Our student society MathSoc runs many social events, including the 'Family Scheme' to help new students settle into the department.
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With a Mathematics degree your opportunities are endless. Alongside advanced mathematical knowledge you will develop transferable skills which are highly valued by employers across a wide range of sectors. Some of the top employers our graduates go on to work with are KPMG UK, Natwest Group, Capgemini Invent, Phoenix Group and Deloitte.
Olivia Mackenzie - Alumni Profile
Read Olivia's full profile"I really enjoyed learning a lot of the theory side of maths, and also getting the opportunity to learn different areas and then focus on the ones that interested me the most. I have always loved problem solving, and the course involved plenty of that!"