Mathematics

University of Bath

Your application, especially your personal statement, should demonstrate your enthusiasm for studying mathematics. This might include relevant reading, voluntary or work experience, topics within mathematics that particularly interest you or other relevant extra-curricular and co-curricular activities.

GCSE requirements

GCSE English Language or Literature grade 4 or C (or equivalent from English language category C)

A level Typical offer

A*A*A

A*A*A in three A levels including A*A in Mathematics and Further Mathematics.

We strongly prefer that you study a full A level in Further Mathematics. An alternative offer is available if you have only studied Further Mathematics at AS level.

A level Contextual offer

A*AB

A*AB in three A levels including A*A in Mathematics and Further Mathematics.

A level Alternative offer

A*A*A plus AS Further Maths

A*A*A in three A levels including A* in Mathematics plus A in AS Level Further Mathematics plus grade 2 in any STEP or Merit in the GCE AEA in Mathematics.

A level Alternative offer

A*AA or A*A*B

We know that you may have study beyond three A levels that will help prepare you for your degree. If you are not eligible for a contextual offer, we recognise these studies through our alternative offers.

International Baccalaureate Typical offer

7, 7, 6 or 7, 6, 6 or 7, 7, 5 at HL

International Baccalaureate Diploma

36 points overall and either 7, 7, 6 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches or 7, 6, 6 or 7, 7, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 7 in Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches.

International Baccalaureate Contextual offer

7, 6, 5 at HL

International Baccalaureate Diploma

36 points overall and 7, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches.

Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches is required at Higher Level. We cannot consider Mathematics: Applications & Interpretations for this course.

Scottish Highers Typical offer

AA in Advanced Highers

AA in two Advanced Highers including Mathematics.

We make offers based on Advanced Highers. You will typically be expected to have completed five Scottish Highers and your grades in these will be considered as part of your application. We prefer applicants who have achieved AAAAA in their Highers.

Access to HE Diploma Typical offer

Unfortunately, the Access to HE Diploma is not a suitable route for this course.