Mathematics and Philosophy King's College London

Overview

The mathematics element gives you a foundation in many branches of mathematics, including algebra, analysis, probability and geometry.

You can choose to take a Year Abroad, where you will spend your third year studying abroad before returning to complete a final year with King's.

The Mathematics and Philosophy degree is offered by King's College London

Key benefits

• Choose from a wide range of modules taught by renowned experts, allowing you to tailor your degree to suit your interests.
• One of the largest and most distinguished philosophy departments in the country. We are ranked 6th in the UK for Philosophy (QS by subject 2025) and 8th in the UK for Mathematics (QS by subject 2025).
• Central location gives easy access to major libraries and many leading societies, including the London Mathematical Society and Royal Society, as well as leading societies such as the Aristotelian Society and the Royal Institute of Philosophy.
• Improved career prospects, as King’s graduates are highly sought after both nationally and internationally in a wide range of professions.
• Our Mathematics department is a leading centre of research, with 100 per cent of the department’s research classed as world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021).
• One of the largest and most distinguished philosophy departments in the country with particular teaching strengths in philosophy of mind, philosophy of science, political philosophy, and the history of philosophy.

Employability

Our degrees equip our students with key transferable skills, and former students have gone on to a wide range of careers after leaving King’s, such as banking, law, journalism, teaching.