What can I do with a degree in…..
Mathematics
The study of mathematics uncovers the hidden patterns that help us to understand the world around us and
the variety of transferable skills developed on a maths degree are some of the most highly sought after in
the graduate labour market.
In addition to highly developed numerical and quantitative skills, mathematicians develop the ability to solve
challenging problems innovatively, to learn quickly and to think logically.
A mathematics degree will develop your analytical skills to a very high level and your ability to interpret
complex and technical information and data will appeal to graduate recruiters in many industries.
Mathematicians are also highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and time management skills.
Where do Mathematicians work?
A significant number of mathematicians work in financial and professional services but mathematics
graduates are employed in a diverse range of sectors and job roles...
Academic research
Construction
Energy
Market research NHS
Aeronautical engineering
Civil service
Computing
Geophysics
Government agencies
Meteorology
Operational research
Teaching Telecommunications
Why Mathematics at Warwick?
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The department’s international reputation for the excellence of its teaching and research was
recognised in the 2014 QS World University subject rankings, rating Warwick 25th in the world and
4th in the UK. In 2015, the Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities declared
Warwick 13th in the world for mathematics
The Mathematics Institute was ranked fourth in the UK in the 2015 Complete University Guide and is
consistently ranked in the top ten of independent university league tables – the 2016 Guardian
newspaper subject league tables rated Mathematics at Warwick 2nd in the UK. The Regius
Professorship was recently awarded to eight universities to celebrate the Queen’s diamond jubilee
and Warwick was given the only Regius Professorship in Mathematics. The quality of research taking
place in the department was recognized in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise, ranking
pure Mathematics 2nd in the UK and equal first with Oxford & Cambridge for the proportion of its
research awarded the ‘world-leading’ rating
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A key feature of the undergraduate curriculum is its flexibility, allowing students to undertake a
variety of options. Students can apply on entry for either the BSc in Mathematics or the 4 year
Masters in Mathematics (MMath) degree, which is the natural choice for those interested in
mathematical research and progression to a PhD and also highly valued in the graduate labour
market
What do Warwick’s Mathematics graduates do…?
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A significant number of MMath graduates undertake further research with many progressing to
PhDs in Mathematics
Of mathematics students who completed their studies in 2013, 90% were in graduate level
employment or further study 6 months after graduation with an average starting salary of £26,500
A variety of recruiters employed mathematics graduates, including for example, the Bank of England,
the Civil Service, Deloitte, KPMG, the Met Office, the NHS, Network Rail, Price Waterhouse Coopers,
Siemens and UBS. Job roles were varied and included…
Accountant
Actuary
Business Analyst
Data Analyst
Game developer
Management Consultant
Operational Researcher Software Developer
Teacher
It is worth remembering that approximately 70% of graduate vacancies are open to students of any degree
discipline. In addition to the transferability of the skills developed on a mathematics degree, this means that
the range of career options is extremely varied.
The student perspective…
“I can thoroughly recommend the mathematics course at Warwick. It has provided me firstly with a good
grounding in all the major areas of importance in advanced mathematics. Next, due to the course being very
flexible and the wide variety of options available, I was able to quickly focus on the areas that particularly
interested me. I had plenty of opportunities for studying modules outside of maths; I studied two languages
and took modules in philosophy, physics, programming and education alongside my maths courses. Though I
have now reached a high level of speciality, my studies have certainly been very varied! I have found that the
skills I have acquired during my time at Warwick are very desirable in the job market. I would say the most
useful skills I have honed are the ability to quickly assimilate very complicated and abstract concepts,
creatively apply them to problems and then effectively communicate solutions. I also had a great time being
involved in a bunch of societies! My degree has set me up either to continue with research or pursue an
interesting and lucrative professional career. The Warwick maths course has a deservedly high reputation
and I got interviews with very selective international companies based on it. The course is not easy but the
rewards are great.”
Samuel Watts MMath graduate 2008-2012
The employer perspective…
“ATASS Sports is a specialist statistical consultancy specialising in sports modelling. As such, we recruit top
maths and stats graduates each year to join our research teams. We specifically target the top universities
and consistently find Warwick mathematicians to be amongst the best. Not only are Warwick graduates well
represented at ATASS, but one of our directors is a former Warwick lecturer!”
Rich Hill, Atass Sports 2013
Find out about career paths and employment destinations of recent graduates from the University of
Warwick: go.warwick.ac.uk/whatdowarwickgradsdo