This is a four year programme with the first year being a foundation year taken at Carmel College. After completion of the first year you can then progress on to your chosen programme within the Department of Mathematical Sciences.
Introduction
A degree in Mathematical Sciences from the University of Liverpool is a highly regarded qualification that will open many doors. From core maths to theoretical physics, financial maths to biostatistics, you can choose quality programmes and options that match your ambitions.
This programme provides a four-year route to a number of BSc (Hons) degree programmes offered in the Department of Mathematical Sciences. For the first year you will be based at Carmel College, St Helens.
Students follow the Foundation Year (at Carmel College) and then can opt to follow one of a wide range of mathematical sciences programmes offered. Carmel College, St Helens, about nine miles from the university campus, offers small class sizes and high standards of academic achievement.
Find information about what essential and optional modules you will need to take during your Year Zero at Carmel College to progress to your chosen University of Liverpool degree programme in our guide to progression routes
What you'll learn
A strong foundation to progress on to your chose BSc programme
Discover what you'll learn, what you'll study, and how you'll be taught and assessed.
Year zero
The first year you will be based at Carmel College. At the College you will follow three foundation modules chosen from Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Geography. Your module choice depends on the programme you wish to follow after the foundation year.
Any optional modules listed above are illustrative only and may vary from year to year. Modules may be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved and staff availability. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.
How you'll learn
You will be taught through a mixture of lectures, tutorials, practical classes, problem classes, private study and supervised project work. In year one, lectures are supplemented by group tutorials and computing work is carried out in supervised practical classes.
Key study skills, presentation skills and group work start in first-year tutorials and are developed later in the programme. The emphasis in most modules is on the development of problem solving skills, which are regarded very highly by employers. Project supervision is on a one-to-one basis, apart from group projects in year two.
How you're assessed
Most modules are assessed by a two and a half hour examination in January or May, but many have an element of coursework assessment. This might be through homework, class tests, mini-project work or key skills exercises.
Liverpool Hallmarks
We have a distinctive approach to education, the Liverpool Curriculum Framework, which focuses on research-connected teaching, active learning, and authentic assessment to ensure our students graduate as digitally fluent and confident global citizens.
Course options
Studying with us means you can tailor your degree to suit you. Here's what is available on this course.
Support for students with differing needs from the Disability advice and guidance team. They can identify and recommend appropriate support provisions for you.
What students say...
The academic staff in the Department are fantastic and their doors are all open if you want to go and talk to them
A mathematically-based degree opens up a wide range of career opportunities, including some of the most lucrative professions as employers value mathematicians’ high level of numeracy and problem solving skills.
Typical types of work our graduates have gone onto include:
actuarial trainee analyst in the audit practice
graduate management trainee risk analyst
trainee chartered accountant on a graduate business programme.
Recent employers of our graduates include:
Aston University
Deloitte
EuroMoney Training
Norwich Union
Venture Marketing Group
Wolsley Group.
87.5% of mathematical sciences graduates go on to work or further study within 15 months of graduation.
Discover Uni, 2018-19.
Fees and funding
Your tuition fees, funding your studies, and other costs to consider.
Tuition fees
UK fees (applies to Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland)
Full-time place, per year
£9,535
Foundation year fee
£7,500
Year abroad fee
£1,385
International fees
This course is not available to international students.
This course is not available to international students who require a visa to study in the UK. However, if you're a 'home' student and you've lived outside of the UK, you'll need to complete a fee status questionnaire as part of your application. We'll then assess your fee status and in some cases, home students who've lived outside of the UK may be required to pay the international fee rate. Check your tuition fee status on our webpages.
Following the foundation years, standard course fees apply.
The UK full-time tuition fee and foundation year fee shown are correct for 2025/26 entry. We are currently awaiting confirmation of whether the year abroad fee will change, so the fee shown is for 2024/25. Please note that the year abroad fee also applies to the year in China.
Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching and assessment, operating facilities such as libraries, IT equipment, and access to academic and personal support. Learn more about fees and funding.
Additional costs
We understand that budgeting for your time at university is important, and we want to make sure you understand any course-related costs that are not covered by your tuition fee. This could include buying a laptop, books, or stationery.
A typical offer is likely to be CDD at A level, in related subjects. Students with alternative A level combinations are welcome to apply but should expect to be made higher offers.
T levels
T levels considered in a relevant subject and specialism.
All applicants must have a minimum of five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English Language, Mathematics and two Sciences. Core and Additional Science/Dual Science acceptable as the two Sciences. Alternatively, if separate sciences are being studied then one of these must be GCSE Physics. Applicants over 21 can be considered on GCSEs alone.
International qualifications
Many countries have a different education system to that of the UK, meaning your qualifications may not meet our direct entry requirements. Although there is no direct Foundation Certificate route to this course, completing a Foundation Certificate, such as that offered by the University of Liverpool International College, can guarantee you a place on a number of similar courses which may interest you.
Alternative entry requirements
If your qualification isn't listed here, or you're taking a combination of qualifications, contact us for advice
