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Mathematics with a Professional Placement BSc (Hons)

Cardiff University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Cathays Park Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Why study this course

This four-year degree features an employability-enhancing third year working in a paid mathematician or statistician role at an organisation of your choice.

Gain valuable hands-on experience and develop your professional skills whilst delving deeper into the fascinating world of mathematics.

A mathematics qualification is well-respected by employers. The numerical, logical thinking and problem-solving skills that youll develop will enable you to tackle a wide variety of roles.

This four-year version of the degree includes a year of paid work in a mathematician and/or statistician role during year three. You will return to Cardiff following the successful completion of your work placement at the start of the autumn semester ready for your final year of studies.

In a competitive graduate job market, a placement can help you gain extra skills and experience to make you stand out from the crowd. It could help you secure a permanent role after you graduate, as well as providing real-world context to support your studies. If you're not sure what career path to follow, it's a great opportunity to explore your options and might even help you make those all-important decisions about your future.

Our strong links with industry give you a wide range of placement providers to choose from. Our students have completed exciting placements at organisations including:

  • HM Revenue & Customs
  • The Ministry of Defence
  • NHS Wales
  • Nationwide
  • BAE Systems
  • IBM
  • Disney.

Career prospects

You can use your BSc in Mathematics with a Professional Placement Year as a pathway to the workforce where you may meet our alumni working in traditional pursuits such as teaching, actuarial work, and accountancy through to IT, pharmaceutical research, engineering and more. Or, you might choose to widen your career options to include a range of related fields by completing postgraduate studies in the sciences, computing or engineering.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 29,450per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Cardiff University

Cardiff University

Cardiff University

  • University League Table

    27th

  • Campus address

    Cardiff University, PO Box 921, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3XQ, Wales

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Cardiff University has a welcoming and vibrant international community, with over 7,500 students coming from more than 130 countries.
Cardiff is a truly global institution with more than 200 partnerships and formal research links worldwide, giving students access to unique opportunities.
A wide range of dedicated support services for international students, including pre-departure advice, airport pickups, personal tutor guidance and more.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Mathematics

    38th out of 65 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 234
    152 65%

    31st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    29th

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.93 73%

    58th

    10

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