Program Overview

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Mathematics & Philosophy BSc

Key Information

Course type: Joint honours Delivery mode: In person Study mode: Full time Required A-level: AAA Full entry requirements, including contextual requirements Duration: 3 years or 4 years with Study Abroad option Application status: Open Start date: September 2025 Application deadline: 29 January 2025 Optional study abroad

Course Essentials

Mathematics has been studied at King’s College London throughout its history and the first Professor of Mathematics was appointed in 1830. Since then we have established a record of accomplishments in central areas of pure mathematics and applied mathematics. The majority of mathematics modules that you will take are the same as those taken by single honours mathematicians. However, some modules have been devised with joint honours students in mind.

In the Department of Philosophy we are able to offer an extremely wide range of modules, including subjects such as Indian philosophy and medieval philosophy, which are offered by very few other universities in the UK. Study of these options builds upon the solid foundation of required modules in the first and second years, although with an increasing level of choice as you progress.

Teaching Methods

In your philosophy modules, we aim to combine a wide range of study options with direct contact with our staff. Our emphasis on small-group teaching in tutorials and seminars makes King’s an excellent place to acquire and develop the skills of critical thinking, and to express your ideas both in writing and in philosophical discussion. Mathematics teaching is predominantly through lectures, which are supplemented by tutorials and classes.

Assessment

Your performance will be assessed through a combination of coursework and written/practical examinations. The primary method of assessment for this degree is written examination. You may also be assessed by essays, practical examination, oral presentation, reports, class tests and projects. The nature of assessment varies by module.

Structure

The course is divided into modules and each year you will normally take modules totalling 120 credits.

Required Modules

In your first year, you will take 75 credits from Mathematics and 45 credits from Philosophy.

• Mathematics
  • Calculus I (15 credits)
  • Calculus II (15 credits)
  • Linear Algebra & Geometry I (15 credits)
  • Sequences and Series (15 credits)
  • Introduction to Dynamical Systems (15 credits)
• Philosophy
  • One module from each of the following groups:
    • Group A
      • Greek Philosophy I (15 credits)
      • Modern Philosophy I (15 credits)
    • Group B
      • Ethics I (15 credits)
      • Political Philosophy I (15 credits)
    • Group C
      • Metaphysics (15 credits)
      • Epistemology I (15 credits)
      • Methodology (15 credits)
      • Elementary Logic (15 credits)

Optional Modules

There are no optional modules in year 1.

Employability

Our degrees equip our students with key transferable skills, and former students have gone on to a wide range of careers after leaving King’s, such as banking, law, journalism and teaching.

Destinations

Recent graduates have found employment within the following job roles and companies:

• Accounting Associate, Ernst & Young
• Systems Analyst, QBE
• Researcher
• Teacher, Harris Academy
• Financial Analyst, GE Healthcare

Tuition Fees

• Full time tuition fees UK: £9,535 per year (based on the UK Government's cap)
• Full time tuition fees International: £27,100 per year (subject to annual increases in subsequent years of study)

Additional Costs

In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:

• Books if you choose to buy your own copies
• Clothing for optional course related events and competitions
• Library fees and fines
• Personal photocopies
• Printing course handouts
• Society membership fees
• Stationery
• Travel costs for travel around London and between campuses
• Graduation costs

Funding

To find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans, and other financial help available at King's please visit the Fees and Funding section.

Entry Requirements

• Subject requirements: A-level (or equivalent) grade A in Mathematics and Further Mathematics.
• A-Levels: AAA
• International Baccalaureate Diploma: 36 points overall or an aggregate score of 18 from three Higher Levels.
• Alternative accepted qualifications: Access to HE Diploma, BTEC Nationals/CTECs, Cambridge Pre-U, European Baccalaureate, Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers.

English Language Requirements

English language band: D

Selection Process

• Contextual consideration: We make contextual offers for this programme, which can be found in the entry requirements.
• Deferrals: Applications can be submitted for deferred entry by choosing the appropriate year of entry on the UCAS application.
• Foundation courses: Applicants studying Foundation Year programmes in the UK are welcome to apply for this programme.
• Graduates: Our general entry requirements are based on A-level or equivalent. However, where an applicant is completing/has completed a degree, we are able to consider the degree study as part of the assessment of the application.

Help for International Applicants

• Recommended pathways: Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering.
• Eligible pathways: Chemistry + Mathematics for Natural Sciences, Biology + Maths for Natural Sciences, Maths for Business & Economics + Business Management, Economics + Mathematics for Business & Economics, Social Sciences + Mathematics for Business & Economics.
• International Foundation Year: If you don't have a suitable qualification for direct entry to a UK university, we can help with our Foundation year courses.
• Pre-sessional courses: If you have an offer from King's, but English isn't your first language, we have courses to help you.