We offer a range of degrees with a flexible structure and wide choice of courses, so you can tailor your studies to your interests and career plans. A degree from the University of Edinburgh involving mathematics or statistics is a prestigious degree from a prestigious university. The School of Mathematics is currently ranked in the UK's top 5 universities for mathematics in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024. It is highly regarded and our graduates have an excellent employment record. The central importance and influence of mathematics is reflected in the variety of degrees and joint degrees that we offer. We teach a broad curriculum of various types of mathematics, flexibly structured to include core courses and a wide range of options. As well as our four-year broad programmes, we also offer Second Year Entry to a selection of our programmes. Degree programmes Our range of programmes includes options which specialise in particular branches of mathematics, as well as joint honours degrees with various subjects. Second Year Entry Scottish degree programmes typically take four years to allow the option to study other subjects. However the School of Mathematics also offers options to complete degrees in three years. Degree overview All of our programmes start with a common core of mathematics courses, with increasing options for specialisation in later years depending on your interests. Student support There are various avenues of both academic and pastoral support available in the School to help you succeed in your studies. Hear from our students Hear from our students as they share their experiences of studying mathematics at the University of Edinburgh. Funding, fees and scholarships Information on fees, funding, and scholarships awarded by the School of Mathematics. This article was published on 2025-04-22
