Mathematics, MMath at University of Greenwich

With an MMath degree, you can enter university as an undergraduate and leave with a valuable postgraduate qualification - ideal if you are looking for high-level jobs in mathematics.

Our MMath degree combines undergraduate and postgraduate study into a single course. You will explore the core disciplines of mathematics before moving on to more-advanced topics in your final year.

Subjects include linear algebra, multivariable calculus, probability and statistics, operational research, number theory, and ordinary and partial differential equations. Individual and group projects will prepare you for further research or a career in the industry. You can also take a weekly placement in a school - an ideal taster for teaching.

This course is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, the UK's chartered professional body for mathematicians. In the 2019 Guardian University Guide, our mathematics courses were ranked in the top 10 in the UK.

What you should know about this course

•  Learn about a wide range of practical and modern applications of mathematics and acquire knowledge and skills which provide a sound background for a variety of careers and further postgraduate study
•  The course will provide a strong grounding in advanced mathematical concepts and mathematical thinking and in conducting a substantial individual piece of research
•  You will have the opportunity to develop skills in disciplines such as logical analysis, deduction, mathematical modelling, problem-solving, and IT using software packages
•  Overall, you will improve your capacity for independent thinking, interpreting and presenting mathematical findings, translating quantitative information into a qualitative form, while developing your communication skills and ability to work in teams

Careers and placements

Will I have a work placement?

You can opt to register on 'sandwich mode', which means you do a one-year full-time paid placement between your second and final year. While on a sandwich placement, you retain your student status and have full support from the university and your tutors as usual. Students are responsible for finding their own placements, though we will support you through the application process.

You can opt to do a 30-credit short placement during your final year. You can either do a Mathematics Work Placement where you work in the industry for one day a week or an Undergraduate Ambassador Scheme (UAS) placement where you work with mathematics teachers in a school or college for one day a week.

Students from Mathematical Sciences have secured placement years at the Department for Work & Pensions, NHS England, NATS, Home Office, HMRC, Department of Health, GSK, Intel and Lloyds Banking Group.

How long is my placement?

Sandwich placements must last for a minimum of 36 weeks full-time, though they can be as long as 13 months. Mathematics Work Placement and UAS placement students work for one day a week for 15 weeks.

What are the financial arrangements?

Sandwich placements are usually paid full-time positions. The salary should reflect the going rate for an entry level role in the relevant industry.

What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

Career opportunities for this course are varied. Most industries are always on the lookout for graduates with intellectual, mathematical and numerical skills that can be applied to a wide range of practical situations.

You may choose to work in a wide variety of careers in fields such as data science,  mathematical modelling, academic or industrial research, internet technology, the pharmaceutical industry, accounting, banking, the Civil Service, teaching, logistics, consultancy, actuarial science, risk management and marketing.

Are internships available?

Students are encouraged to gain relevant work experience, which can include internships and be paid or unpaid. Students are responsible for finding their own internships, though we will support you through the application process.

Do you provide employability services?

Employability activities take place all the time at Greenwich and students are encouraged to take part in as many opportunities as possible. The central Employability and Careers Service provides support for students preparing to apply for placements and graduate roles, such as CV clinics, mock interviews and employability skills workshops. 

Each School also has its own Employability Officer who provides specific opportunities relevant to your own course. They work closely with professionals in the industry to ensure you are well-prepared for the workplace and have already begun to build your professional network by the time you graduate.