King's College London

Our BSc in Mathematics provides a rigorous foundation in advanced mathematical theory and its applications. You will develop a well-rounded knowledge of key subdisciplines while having the flexibility to specialise in areas that interest you. The course equips you with a highly sought-after skillset, enabling you to apply creative and deductive thinking to a range of exciting careers, including in emerging technologies such as big data and AI.

In your first and second years, you'll cover core subjects like calculus, algebra, probability and statistics. From your second year onwards, you can choose to specialise in specific areas or explore a broad range of subjects. Our third-year options are extensive, ranging from pure mathematics to financial mathematics, and from statistics to theoretical physics. In your third year you can also choose to apply your learning across three years by tackling a dissertation aligned to your interests, benefiting from close supervision by one of our world-leading experts.

You can also choose to study for our integrated Master’s course – adding a fourth year to your degree – during which you’ll undertake a six-month substantial research project of your choice, enhancing your skillset including independent working, problem-solving and presentation skills.

The Department of Mathematics at King’s College London has a long and distinguished history as a world-leading centre for research and education. By joining us, you will learn from and work alongside some of the foremost mathematical minds in the world. Our goal is to develop graduates with a pioneering mindset able to develop new ways of looking at familiar issues and use innovative tools to solve complex problems.

Our BSc course develops your proficiency across all branches of mathematics. In pure mathematics you will cover topics including algebra, analysis, probability, geometry and number theory, and in applied mathematics you’ll explore complex systems, statistics and theoretical physics. From your second year onwards you can choose to specialise in the areas that interest you, or take a broader approach, with a huge array of modules to choose from in your third year.

In your third year you will also have the option of completing a dissertation aligned to your interests, working one-on-one with an academic supervisor, developing key research and analytical skills, critical thinking and creativity.

You may transfer to the four-year Mathematics with a Year Abroad BSc programme and spend your third year studying abroad before returning to complete a final year with us. This depends on you reaching a certain grade average and being accepted by a partner university.