Strand Campus
Strand Campus sits along the Thames at London's cultural heart. Alongside world-class teaching spaces, students enjoy access to the pedestrianised Strand Quad, with Somerset House and iconic landmarks just steps away.
Overview
Our Mathematics MSci will give you a broad and rigorous education across a wide range of mathematics. You will develop a strong foundation in core areas before choosing from a wide selection of optional modules. In your fourth year you will cover more ground than the BSc course, allowing you to gain a deeper understanding of the subject. In addition you will undertake a substantial project in your fourth year to develop the skills you will need for further research or the world of work. This course leads to careers where mathematics is used technically, including industrial and academic research and finance, but will also suit those who wish to deepen their undergraduate studies.
You may have the opportunity to transfer to the five-year Mathematics with a Year Abroad MSci programme where you will spend your third or fourth year abroad at a partner institution before returning to King’s to complete your studies. This depends on you reaching a certain grade average and being accepted by a partner university.
Key benefits
- Central location puts you at the heart of the business and financial world, and close to major libraries and many leading societies, including the London Mathematical Society.
- Research-led curriculum develops your ability to think critically and solve complex problems.
- Choose from a wide range of modules taught by renowned experts, allowing you to tailor your degree to suit your interests.
- 8th in the UK for Mathematics (QS World University Subject Rankings 2026).
- Friendly and supportive learning environment.
- 6th in the UK for producing the most employable graduates (Times Higher Education Graduate Employability rankings 2026).
- Our graduates are highly employable, entering into careers that include banking, consultancy, accountancy, healthcare, government and management.
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Course essentials
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 through research-led teaching, which encourages new ways of looking at familiar issues and develops innovative tools to solve complex problems.
Our MSci course develops your proficiency across all branches of mathematics and from your second year onwards allows you 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. If you choose to specialise throughout your degree, this will be reflected in your final award, with many students graduating with a Master's in Mathematics (Pure Mathematics, Theoretical Physics, Statistics or Complex Systems).
In your third year you will also have the option of completing a dissertation on a topic of your choice, working one-on-one with an academic supervisor, developing your independent research skills, critical thinking and creativity.
Your fourth year gives you greater freedom with a huge choice of modules in advanced mathematics. You will also tackle a major project, integrating four years of studies to pursue a problem of your choice, including those inspired by real-world industry challenges.
Supported by a supervisor, you'll be guided through the project and assessed on your presentation and communication skills as you present your work to academic experts and peers. Previous projects have focused on diverse topics, from quantum information theory to neural networks, financial deep learning, and the intersection of art and mathematics.
You may have the opportunity to transfer to the five-year Mathematics with a Year Abroad MSci programme where you will spend your third or fourth year abroad at a partner institution before returning to King’s to complete your studies. This depends on you reaching a certain grade average and being accepted by a partner university.
Special features
Optional study abroad
Key Information
UCAS code:
G103
Course type:
Single honours
Delivery mode:
In person
Study mode:
Full-time
Required A-Levels:
A*AA
Duration:
4 years
Application status:
Start date:
September 2026
Application deadline:
Administrative bodies
Awarding body
King's College London and Affiliates
Regulating body
Base campus