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Expand your mathematical skills and knowledge, and develop master’s-level expertise, with our four-year MMath Mathematics degree.
You'll follow the same curriculum as our BSc Mathematics course for the first three years of study, before undertaking a piece of advanced project work in your fourth year.
The depth and breadth of our MMath Mathematics course allows you to extend your studies and further your knowledge in preparation for postgraduate research studies or employment. In your final year, you'll acquire master’s-level knowledge of applied and pure mathematics.
Your study will take place on our parkland campus at Whiteknights, which has been voted among the best and most popular green spaces in the UK for 15 consecutive years in the Green Flag Awards. Moreover, here at Reading we're taking action to build a better global future for everyone:
On our MMath Mathematics course you'll gain specialist skills for a career as a research mathematician, whether in industry, academia or elsewhere.
Your first two years of study will cover the essentials of mathematics and develop your knowledge in areas such as:
The second year features a skills module, designed to improve your transferable skills and enhance your employability. You'll explore topics such as mathematical computing, communication and teamwork.
You'll also have the option to select modules from outside our department. For example, you could learn a language through the Languages for All programme.
In the third year of your degree, you'll focus your knowledge by exploring areas of interest in greater depth. The majority of modules in this year are optional, and include subjects from pure and applied mathematics or statistics, including:
You will also undertake mathematical and/or statistical project work.
Throughout your degree, we'll extend your skills, knowledge and resilience and play to your strengths, tailoring your degree to suit developing career aspirations.
Our MMath Mathematics degree is approved by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications to meet the educational requirements of Chartered Mathematician designation.
In the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, we are passionate about creating a friendly, inclusive learning environment.
You will benefit from an enviable staff to student ratio, with a personalised focus on your education. Overall, 96% of our students said it was easy to contact teaching staff when they needed to (National Student Survey 2025, 95.9% of responders from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics).
You'll be taught by academics with a wealth of experience in industry, who are actively contributing to relevant research in a wide range of areas. Our real-world expertise will enhance your learning and understanding, keeping you updated with the latest developments in mathematics.
In addition to regular contact time with your lecturers, you'll receive plenty of support, including:
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics is a research-intensive department, with expertise in both pure and applied mathematics. The diversity of our work means we can support you in a range of topics and provide teaching from academics at the forefront of current research.
Our research has contributed to knowledge in areas such as weather prediction, climate forecasting, and the design and analysis of clinical trials.
To find out more, view the staff stories on our Department website.
We offer a variety of short-term and summer placements – in areas such as finance, statistics or modelling – to provide you with valuable experience and insight into industry.
Our dedicated placements team can offer advice and support to find your ideal placement, as well as developing your CV and interview skills.
Alternatively, you can choose our MMath Mathematics with Placement Year, a five-year version of this course with an integrated work placement between your second and third years.
As part of your degree, you could choose to spend two weeks, a semester, or an academic year abroad.
We'll help you to decide where to go and for how long, guide you through the application process, and support you while you're abroad.
To find out more about the benefits of studying abroad, and discover where you could go, please visit the Study Abroad website.
