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Mathematics & Philosophy BSc
UCAS code: GVC5
Key information
Course type:
Joint honours
Delivery mode:
Classroom
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 2023
Application deadline:
25 January 2023
This joint honours mathematics and philosophy degree offers an extremely wide choice of philosophy modules, with coverage from pre-Socrates to the present day, and particular teaching strengths in philosophy of mind, philosophy of science and ancient philosophy. The mathematics element gives students a foundation in many branches of mathematics, including algebra, analysis, probability and geometry. Students on the Mathematics & Philosophy with a Year Abroad BSc will spend their third year studying abroad before returning to complete a final year with King’s. Students on the three year course may transfer to the four year Mathematics & Philosophy with a Year Abroad BSc.
Key benefits
- Choose from a wide range of modules taught by renowned experts, allowing you to tailor your degree to suit your interests. In Philosophy, you'll find our particular teaching strengths in philosophy of mind, philosophy of science, political philosophy, and across the range of the history of philosophy.
- One of the largest and most distinguished philosophy departments in the country. We are ranked 4th in the UK for Philosophy (QS by subject 2022) and Top 10 in the UK for Mathematics (QS by subject 2022)
- Our central location puts you at the heart of the business and financial world, and close to major libraries and societies, including the London Mathematical Society, Aristotelian Society and the Royal Institute of Philosophy.
- Improved career prospects - King’s graduates are highly sought after both nationally and internationally in a wide range of professions.
“King's offer a wide range of opportunities to get involved in different aspects of university. It's easy to feel like a part of the community!”
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
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
Key information
Course type:
Joint honours
Delivery mode:
Classroom
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 2023
Application deadline:
25 January 2023
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