Mathematics

About this course

Mathematics is one of the most ancient and enduring of intellectual disciplines, concerned with the structure of abstract systems and the patterns that underlie quantity, space and change. It encompasses pure mathematics, which explores the properties of mathematical objects for their own sake, and applied mathematics, which uses mathematical tools to model and analyse phenomena in science, engineering, economics and beyond. A mathematics degree develops an exceptional capacity for abstract reasoning, logical rigour and the kind of precise, structured thinking that is valued across a remarkably broad range of professional and academic contexts. At the University of Exeter this three-year full-time degree is offered with a foundation year for students who need additional preparation before entering the main programme, as well as a sandwich year and work placement opportunities for those

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 63% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

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• 60 / 100Business, Research and Administrative Professionals · 7% of graduatescards →
• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 9% of graduatescards →
• 52 / 100Finance Professionals · 28% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 10% of graduatescards →

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