MSci Mathematics with Management
| UCAS code | G1N6 |
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| Duration | 4 years |
| Entry year | 2026 |
| Campus | Streatham Campus |
| Typical offer | A-Level: AAA-AAB |
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A-Level: ABB-ABC |
| UCAS code | G2N4 |
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| Duration | 5 years |
| Entry year | 2026 |
| Campus | Streatham Campus |
| Typical offer | A-Level: AAA-AAB |
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A-Level: ABB-ABC |
Why study MSci Mathematics with Management at Exeter?
- Taught in partnership between Exeter’s Mathematics department and The University of Exeter’s triple-accredited Business School
- Designed to equip you for a management career in industry, commerce or the public sector
- Provides you with invaluable advanced mathematics skills alongside a detailed understanding of the relationship of management theories and practice to the functional areas of business
- Opportunity to extend your degree and spend a ‘Year in Industry’ at companies such as Lloyds Banking Group, Coca-Cola, Met Office and PwC
Discover Mathematics at the University of Exeter.
Top 10 in the UK for Business, Management and Marketing
9th in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 and The Complete University Guide 2026
Top 20 in the UK for Mathematics
20th in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026
92% of Mathematics graduates in or due to start employment or further study fifteen months after graduation
Based on full-time, first degree, UK domiciled graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes survey 2021/22
Spend a year in industry as part of your degree
Entry requirements (typical offer)
| Qualification | Typical offer | Required subjects |
|---|---|---|
| A-Level | AAA-AAB |
GCE A-Level Maths grade A
Candidates may offer GCE A-Level Maths, Pure Maths or Further Maths. |
| IB | 36/666-34/665 | HL6 in Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) |
| BTEC | DDD | Applicants studying a BTEC Extended Diploma will also require GCE A-Level Maths grade A |
| GCSE | 4 or C | Grade 4/C in GCSE English language |
| Access to HE | 30 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit grade | 15 L3 credits at Distinction Grade in an acceptable Mathematics subject area |
| T-Level | T-Levels not accepted | N/A |
| Contextual Offer | A-Level: ABB-ABC |
Specific subject requirements must still be achieved where stated above. Find out more about contextual offers. |
| 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 B1. Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country. |
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NB General Studies is not included in any offer.
Grades advertised on each programme webpage are the typical level at which our offers are made and provide information on any specific subjects an applicant will need to have studied in order to be considered for a place on the programme. However, if we receive a large number of applications for the programme we may not be able to make an offer to all those who are predicted to achieve/have achieved grades which are in line with our typical offer. For more information on how applications are assessed and when decisions are released, please see: After you apply
International Foundation programmes
Prepare for entry to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree with the Exeter International Foundation course.
Course content
In your first year, in addition to taking core modules in Mathematics, you’ll learn about the theory underlying different types of management structures, processes and practices. Through this you’ll consider the relevance of both historical and contemporary approaches to the future of work organisation by practising managers.
In your second year you’ll study core modules in Management, gaining a deeper understanding of operations management, marketing and consumer behaviour. You’ll also choose from several optional modules in Mathematics on topics relevant to Business, such as Differential Equations and Statistical Modelling.
In your third year you’ll gain an understanding of the 21st century competitive landscape from a strategic management perspective, and develop the ability to analyse strategic issues using a number of approaches. You’ll also have the freedom to choose modules in Mathematics, on topics such as Topology and Metric Spaces and Theory of Weather and Climate. 30 credits may be chosen from outside the areas of mathematics and management.
The focus of your final year will be a research-led project, through which you will explore a topic of your choice. You’ll be supervised by an academic with expertise in your chosen field and gain experience working as an independent researcher.
If you choose the ‘with a Year in Industry’ variant of this degree, your placement will take place in your third year, and your course will be five years in total.
You may notice changes to some of our modules over the coming months. This is because we are making space for the following:
- Minors: Future Skills Pathways - Alongside your main degree you may be eligible (depending on your course) to choose modules from another subject to broaden your skills and interests.
- Skills to Thrive built into every degree - Essential skills for your future, including communication, problem-solving, teamwork and digital confidence.
- Increased innovation and wellbeing - More room for creative learning, real-world projects and a healthier study rhythm.
Please note that the module information displayed here is subject to change.
120 credits of compulsory modules
Compulsory modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory 1 | ||
| The International Business Context | 15 | |
| Discovering Skills for Management | 15 | |
| Foundations | 0 | |
| Mathematical Structures | 30 | |
| Mathematical Methods | 30 | |
| Probability, Statistics and Data | 30 | |
Please note that the module information displayed here is subject to change.
45 credits of compulsory modules, 75 credits of optional modules
Compulsory modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory 1 | ||
| Operations Management | 15 | |
| Differential Equations | 15 | |
Optional modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Optional 1 | ||
| Vector Calculus and Applications | 15 | |
| Statistical Modelling and Inference | 30 | |
| Real Analysis | 15 | |
| Complex Analysis | 15 | |
| Groups, Rings and Fields | 15 | |
| Linear Algebra | 15 | |
Please note that the module information displayed here is subject to change.
If you choose the ‘with a Year in Industry’ variant of this degree, your placement will take place in the third year of this five year degree. For more information about the ‘with a Year in Industry’ programme, please see the course variants.
120 credits of compulsory modules
Compulsory modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory 1 | ||
| Industrial Placement | 120 | |
Please note that the module information displayed here is subject to change.
30 credits of compulsory modules, 90 credits of optional modules
You must select 45-75 credits from Optional Module Group 1
You may select 0-30 credits from Optional Module Group 2
You must select a minimum of 15 credits from Optional Module Group 3
Compulsory modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory 1 | ||
| Strategy | 15 | |
| Research in Mathematical Sciences | 15 | |
Optional modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Optional 1 | ||
| Theory of Weather and Climate | 15 | |
| Number Theory | 15 | |
| Mathematical Biology and Ecology | 15 | |
| Fluid Dynamics | 15 | |
| Partial Differential Equations | 15 | |
| Applied Differential Geometry | 15 | |
| Mathematics: History and Culture | 15 | |
| Graphs, Networks and Algorithms | 15 | |
| Stochastic Processes | 15 | |
| Cryptography | 15 | |
| Statistical Inference | 15 | |
| Mathematics of Climate Change | 15 | |
| Galois Theory | 15 | |
| Computational Nonlinear Dynamics | 15 | |
| Topology and Metric Spaces | 15 | |
| Bayesian Statistics, Philosophy and Practice | 15 | |
| Integral Equations | 15 | |
| Statistical Computing | 15 | |
| Optional 2 | ||
| Commercial and Industrial Experience | 15 | |
| Aerosols, Clouds and Climate | 15 | |
| Optional 3 | ||
| Purchasing and Supply Management | 15 | |
| Managing Human Resources: Advanced Issues | 15 | |
| Managing Change and Crisis in Organisations | 15 | |
| Building Resilient Leaders | 15 | |
Please note that the module information displayed here is subject to change.
60 credits of compulsory modules, 60 credits of optional modules
You must select 15-45 credits from Optional Module Group 1
You may select 0-45 credits from Optional Module Group 2
Compulsory modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory 1 | ||
| Analysis and Computation for Finance | 15 | |
| Mathematical Theory of Option Pricing | 15 | |
| Mathematics, Business and Finance Project | 30 | |
Optional modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Optional 1 | ||
| Derivatives Pricing | 15 | |
| Applied Econometrics 2 | 15 | |
| Econometric Theory I | 15 | |
| Econometric Theory II | 15 | |
| Optional 2 | ||
| Fractal Geometry | 15 | |
| Metric Number Theory and Diophantine Approximation | 15 | |
| Advanced Topics in Statistics | 15 | |
| Dynamical Systems and Chaos | 15 | |
| Fluid Dynamics of Atmospheres and Oceans | 15 | |
| Modelling the Weather and Climate | 15 | |
| Algebraic Number Theory | 15 | |
| Algebraic Curves | 15 | |
| Waves, Instabilities and Turbulence | 15 | |
| Magnetic Fields and Fluid Flows | 15 | |
| Statistical Modelling in Space and Time | 15 | |
| Space Weather and Plasmas | 15 | |
| Ergodic Theory | 15 | |
| Mid-latitude Weather Systems | 15 | |
| Data-driven Analysis and Modelling of Dynamical Systems | 15 | |
| Uncertainty Quantification | 15 | |
| Mathematical Modelling in Biology and Medicine | 15 | |
Fees
Tuition fees for 2026 entry
UK students: £9,790 per year
International students: £30,100 per year
Scholarships
The University of Exeter offers a wide range of scholarships to support your education, with £7 million available for international students applying to study with us in the 2026/27 academic year, including our prestigious Exeter Excellence Scholarships*. We also provide scholarships for sport, music and other achievements, alongside regional and partner awards such as Chevening, The Beacon Trust and the British Council. Financial support is available for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, lower income households and other under-represented groups to help them access, succeed and progress through higher education.
* Terms and conditions, including deadlines, apply. See our website for details.
Learning and teaching
All our degrees involve a combination of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, examples classes, workshops and tutorials. Most modules in mathematics involve three one-hour lectures per week, so you typically have 12 lectures per week. In the first year there are tutorial classes for each module every fortnight, except for modules involving computing or project work. Thus in the first year you would typically have around 16 contact hours per week. In the first term, the ‘Foundations’ module helps you with the transition from A level to university mathematics.
Private study and support
In addition to lectures and seminars, you should spend about 20 hours per week in private study. Working through examples and solving problems is a vital part of learning mathematics, and we advise you attempt all coursework problems, whether formally assessed or not. You will be allocated a personal tutor who will be happy to advise or put you in touch with support services and you are encouraged to discuss mathematical problems or questions with tutors and lecturers who advertise regular office hours. Extra support is available, for example through lunchtime mathematics surgeries or our peer mentor scheme, and we have an active student-staff liaison committee.
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. You can choose from wide range of possible project topics each year, or negotiate a topic/title with a member of academic staff. Several of the modules develop skills to use a range of modern computer tools for working with data, programming or symbolic algebra as well as typesetting and presentation.
Elective modules
Once you have mastered the foundations, our mathematics programmes offer in later years a wide range of options within the programme. In addition to the named degrees with study abroad, professional experience and year in industry, you can take optional (called elective) modules from all over the university in years 2 and 3. These options are subject to your availability, having the appropriate background (pre-requisites) and certain programme constraints.
A research and practice led culture
You will benefit from teaching by academic staff comprising internationally-recognised mathematicians, scientists and practitioners active across a wide range of topics in pure and applied mathematics, statistics and applications. As you progress through your degree, you will hear about the latest mathematical research and have opportunities (for example, the independent research project) to become actively involved in a research project yourself.
Assessment
Assessment for all degrees is through a combination of examinations and coursework. Examinations are the more important part of the process, but the coursework helps you to work steadily throughout your degree. This is particularly important in Mathematics where the subject matter develops logically as the degree progresses. Written examinations for mathematics modules are held in January and May/June of the first and second years and in May/June of each subsequent year. Some modules have tests, essays, presentations and/or project reports that contribute to the assessment.
Optional modules outside of this course
Each year, if you have optional modules available, you can take up to 30 credits in a subject outside of your course. This can increase your employability and widen your intellectual horizons.
Minors: Future Skills Pathways
You can study a Future Skills Pathway alongside your main degree by choosing up to 30 credits of modules from a different subject area in your second and final years.
Your future
Exeter has an excellent reputation with graduate recruiters and a strong employment record. Our graduates excel in specialist mathematical fields and across a broad range of other sectors. We offer a very wide range of opportunities for you to develop the skills employers are looking for.
You’ll be able to meet with local and national employers who regularly visit the university to engage with students, hosting mock interviews, CV workshops, drop-ins and lectures. This is a great opportunity for you to find out more about the day to day activities of their business and recruitment opportunities. Our Careers Service also host a wealth of employer activity, such as Careers Fairs, so you’ll never be short of chances to network with potential employers.
Professional experience
As part of your degree, you can choose to take an optional ‘Commercial and Industrial Experience’ module during the vacation before your third year (fourth year for ‘with a Year in Industry’ students). This opportunity allows you to gain paid work experience in a commercial setting while earning credits towards the final year of your degree programme. Professional experience not only develops your CV but helps you to determine your career aspirations.
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. Examples of roles recent graduates are now working as include:
- Accountant
- Actuary
- Analyst Programmer
- Business Analyst
- Credit Risk Analyst
- Data Science Developer
- Investment Analyst
- Software Engineer
- Statistician
- Tax Manager
