University courses
University courses
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Selected courseMathematics
GCSE and IGCSE preparation
- English and mathematics
Often expected at GCSE or IGCSE. Grade thresholds differ, and International GCSEs are not automatically the same as GCSEs.
A-level subjects
- Mathematics
Mathematics is required. Further mathematics is required by some selective courses and recommended elsewhere.
University courses
- Mathematics
Mathematics is required. Further mathematics is required by some selective courses and recommended elsewhere.
- Biological sciences
An alternative or related degree, not automatically an equivalent qualification.
- Chemistry
An alternative or related degree, not automatically an equivalent qualification.
- Physics
An alternative or related degree, not automatically an equivalent qualification.
Possible careers
- Actuary
Common route. Mathematics is a standard route into actuarial exams. Actuarial science degrees are an alternative.
- Data analyst-statistician
Common route. A strong route, especially with statistics options.
- Secondary school teacher
Common route. Mathematics is a teaching subject. Qualified teacher status is additional.
- Data scientist
Alternative route. Possible if you add programming. Not automatic.
- Economist
Alternative route. Helpful for technical economics. An economics degree is the closer title.
- Investment analyst
Alternative route. A common graduate background. The job also recruits other degrees.
This is a possible educational route, not an offer of a place and not a prediction of a job. Direct, common, alternative and postgraduate routes are not the same thing.