Mathematics MMath

Program Overview

MMath Mathematics - 2026 entry

Overview

The MMath Mathematics program provides a deep and broad understanding of modern advanced mathematics, with options to take advanced modules and an independent research project chosen from a wide range of topics. This program is particularly suited to those considering postgraduate study or careers requiring advanced mathematical skills.

Entry Requirements

• Typical Offer: A-Levels: AAA, IB: 36/666, BTEC: DDD
• Contextual Offers: A-Levels: ABB, IB: 32/655, BTEC: DDM
• Required Subjects: GCE A-Level Maths grade A, HL6 in Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches)
• GCSE: Grade 4/C in GCSE English language
• Access to HE: 30 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit Grade
• T-Level: Not accepted
• Other Accepted Qualifications: View other accepted qualifications
• English Language Requirements: International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B2.

Course Content

Year 1

• Compulsory Modules:
  • MTH1001: Mathematical Structures
  • MTH1002: Mathematical Methods
  • MTH1003: Mathematical Modelling
  • MTH1004: Probability, Statistics and Data
  • MTH1000: Foundations

Year 2

• Optional Modules:
  • MTH2003: Differential Equations
  • MTH2004: Vector Calculus and Applications
  • MTH2008: Real Analysis
  • MTH2009: Complex Analysis
  • MTH2010: Groups, Rings and Fields
  • MTH2011: Linear Algebra
  • MTH2005: Modelling: Theory and Practice
  • MTH2006: Statistical Modelling and Inference
  • XXXXXXX: Free Choice - Up to 30 Credits

Placement Year (if taken)

• Compulsory Modules:
  • MTH3100: Industrial Placement

Year 3

• Compulsory Modules:
  • MTHM036: Research in Mathematical Sciences
• Optional Modules:
  • MTH3001: Theory of Weather and Climate
  • MTH3004: Number Theory
  • MTH3006: Mathematical Biology and Ecology
  • MTH3007: Fluid Dynamics
  • MTH3008: Partial Differential Equations
  • MTH3011: Nonlinear Systems and Control
  • MTH3013: Applied Differential Geometry
  • MTH3019: Mathematics: History and Culture
  • MTH3022: Graphs, Networks and Algorithms
  • MTH3024: Stochastic Processes
  • MTH3026: Cryptography
  • MTH3028: Statistical Inference: Theory and Practice
  • MTH3030: Mathematics of Climate Change
  • MTH3038: Galois Theory
  • MTH3039: Computational Nonlinear Dynamics
  • MTH3040: Topology and Metric Spaces
  • MTH3041: Bayesian statistics, Philosophy and Practice
  • MTH3042: Integral Equations
  • MTH3045: Statistical Computing
  • MTH3050: Functional Analysis
  • XXXXXXX: Free Choice - Up to 30 Credits

Final Year

• Optional Modules:
  • MTHM005: Mathematical Sciences Project
  • MTHM044: MMATH Project in Statistics
  • NSCM005: Mathematical Modelling in Biology and Medicine
  • MTHM004: Fractal Geometry
  • MTHM006: Mathematical Theory of Option Pricing
  • MTHM009: Advanced Topics in Mathematical & Computational Biology
  • MTHM010: Representation Theory of Finite Groups
  • MTHM014: Metric Number Theory and Diophantine Approximation
  • MTHM018: Dynamical Systems and Chaos
  • MTHM019: Fluid Dynamics of Atmospheres and Oceans
  • MTHM015: AI and Data Science Methods for Life and Health Sciences
  • MTHM023: Modelling the Weather and Climate
  • MTHM028: Algebraic Number Theory
  • MTHM029: Algebraic Curves
  • MTHM030: Waves, Instabilities and Turbulence
  • MTHM031: Magnetic Fields and Fluid Flows
  • MTHM033: Statistical Modelling in Space and Time
  • MTHM045: Space Weather and Plasmas
  • MTHM048: Ergodic Theory
  • MTHM052: Mid-Latitude Weather Systems
  • MTHM061: Topics in Analytic Number Theory
  • MTHM062: Data-driven Analysis and Modelling of Dynamical Systems
  • MTHM063: Uncertainty Quantification
  • XXXXXXX: Free Choice of Level 7 Modules
  • XXXXXXX: Free Choice of Level 6 Module

Course Variants

MMath Mathematics with Professional Placement

• UCAS Code: G104
• Duration: 4 years
• Entry Year: 2026
• Campus: Streatham Campus
• Discipline: Mathematics
• Contact: Web: Enquire online, Phone: +44 (0)

MMath Mathematics with International Study

• UCAS Code: G106
• Duration: 4 years
• Entry Year: 2026
• Campus: Streatham Campus
• Discipline: Mathematics
• Contact: Web: Enquire online, Phone: +44 (0)

MMath Mathematics with a Year in Industry

• UCAS Code: G109
• Duration: 5 years
• Entry Year: 2026
• Campus: Streatham Campus
• Discipline: Mathematics
• Contact: Web: Enquire online, Phone: +44 (0)

Fees

• Tuition Fees for 2025 Entry: UK students: £9,535 per year, International students: £29,800 per year
• Scholarships: The University of Exeter has many different scholarships available to support your education, including £5 million in scholarships for international students applying to study with us in the 2025/26 academic year.

Learning and Teaching

• Assessment: All our degrees involve a combination of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, examples classes, workshops and tutorials.
• Private Study and Support: In addition to lectures and seminars, you should spend about 20 hours per week in private study.
• Project and Computer Work: There are modules at all levels that involve project work and report writing, and the final year project is a major piece of research and writing that allows you to go into depth for a specific area under the guidance of a member of academic staff.

Your Future

• Career Paths: The broad-based skills acquired during your degree will give you an excellent grounding for a wide variety of careers, not only those related to Mathematics but also in wider fields.
• Industrial Experience: As part of our MMath Mathematics degree and International Study and Year in Industry pathways, you can choose to take an optional ‘Commercial and Industrial Experience’ module during the vacation before your third year.