Highlights
Tuition fee
33250 GBP / year
1820 GBP / year
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Tuition fee
33250 GBP / year
1820 GBP / year
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Duration
48 months
Duration
48 months
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
St Andrews, United Kingdom
Campus location
St Andrews, United Kingdom
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The MA in Mathematics (Hons) at University of St Andrews will teach you to understand complex patterns and structures, and develop the tools with which to analyse them. Whether these patterns relate to physical or biological phenomena or the structure of mathematics itself, the primary aim is to describe, categorise, and understand the processes involved.

Overview

The Mathematics (Hons) is a four-year course run by the School of Mathematics and Statistics at University of St Andrews. 

The School also offers a BSc in Mathematics, which may be more suitable for students who wish to take Mathematics alongside Science subjects. The Mathematics element within both the BSc and MA degree programmes are exactly the same.

Careers

The demand for mathematically able graduates exceeds the supply and the career prospects for graduates in Mathematics from St Andrews are excellent. Clear logical thinking, deductive reasoning, confidence in data handling, and IT skills are attributes that are highly prized by employers.

Around one-third of Mathematics graduates go on to pursue postgraduate qualifications either in the UK or abroad, and develop research careers. Others gain employment in a variety of sectors including:

  • accountancy
  • actuarial profession
  • civil service
  • computing
  • intelligence (private sector)
  • investment banking and investment management
  • management consultancy
  • political risk analysis
  • technical and investigative science.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Bayesian Inference
  • Classical Mechanics
  • Fractal Geometry
  • Groups
  • Linear and Nonlinear Waves
  • Real and Abstract Analysis
  • Sampling Theory
  • Solar Theory

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details

UCAS/Direct application: 13 January. Common Application: 1 May.

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
OR
81
PTE Academic
70
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • St Andrews, United Kingdom

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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81
PTE Academic
70
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

SQA Highers

  • AAAB, including A in Mathematics.

GCE A-Levels

  • A*AA, including A* in Mathematics.

IB points

  • 38, including HL6 in Mathematics.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    33250 GBP / year
    33250 GBP / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    1820 GBP / year
    1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland / Channel Islands, Isle of Man: £9,790.

Living costs

Saint Andrews

United Kingdom
660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Mathematics (Hons).

Available Scholarships

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Provided by university
Grant
200 GBP
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
McEuen Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of St Andrews
Saint Andrews, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
28 Jan 2027
The USA Wardlaw Scholarship
Need-based

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University of St Andrews
Saint Andrews, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
4400 GBP
Deadline
15 Apr 2027
Eileen Young Wardlaw Scholarship

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University of St Andrews
Saint Andrews, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1820 GBP
Deadline
01 Dec 2026
Carnegie Trust: Undergraduate Tuition Fee Grants
Need-based

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University of St Andrews
Saint Andrews, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
4400 GBP
Deadline
15 Apr 2027
Janet Gray Undergraduate Wardlaw Scholarship

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University of St Andrews
Saint Andrews, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
4400 GBP
Deadline
15 Apr 2027
Dobbie Scholarship (Gateway Programme)

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University of St Andrews
Saint Andrews, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
4400 GBP
Deadline
15 Apr 2027
Chesters Scholarship
Need-based

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University of St Andrews
Saint Andrews, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
4400 GBP
Deadline
15 Apr 2027
James Jeffrey Thomson Scholarship

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University of St Andrews
Saint Andrews, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
4400 GBP
Deadline
15 Apr 2027
Katharine Smith Bursary

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University of St Andrews
Saint Andrews, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
4400 GBP
Deadline
15 Apr 2027
600th Anniversary Wardlaw Scholarship

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University of St Andrews
Saint Andrews, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Jan 2027
International Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of St Andrews
Saint Andrews, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
4400 GBP
Deadline
15 Apr 2027
Ethel Leona Plowden McElveen Scholarship

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University of St Andrews
Saint Andrews, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
28 Jan 2027
EU Wardlaw Scholarship

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University of St Andrews
Saint Andrews, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
4400 GBP
Deadline
15 Apr 2027
Gilian M Cucchini Memorial Scholarship

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University of St Andrews
Saint Andrews, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
St Andrews BA International Honours Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of St Andrews
Saint Andrews, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
8000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
George McElveen III Scholarship
Need-based

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University of St Andrews
Saint Andrews, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
30 Jan 2027
International Undergraduate Scholarship
Need-based

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University of St Andrews
Saint Andrews, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
4400 GBP
Deadline
15 Apr 2027
David Ensor Wardlaw Scholarships
Need-based

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University of St Andrews
Saint Andrews, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1750 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Accommodation Award - International
Need-based

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University of St Andrews
Saint Andrews, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
19 Mar 2027
Mary Doctor Fine Arts Scholarship

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Blumenthal Performing Arts
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
19 Mar 2027
Gordon Hay Scholarship

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Blumenthal Performing Arts
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 Jan 2027
Amber Scholarship For September Intake

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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Scholar
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based

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AUFIN Education & Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
23 Jan 2027
Go City Education Scholarship
Merit-based

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Go City
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant
Merit-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
17 Sep 2027
Annual Students' Scholarship
Merit-based

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StudyCorgi
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids

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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
British Council Women in STEM Scholarships

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British Council - Accreditation UK
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
1st Formations Business Scholarship

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1st Formations
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2026
The Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., Students With Disabilities Scholarship Contest

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Simmons and Fletcher
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
WMI Scholars Program
Merit-based

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Wells Mountain Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Pearl Lemon Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pearl Lemon
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Teen Changemakers Essay Contest
Merit-based

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International Bipolar Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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