Mathematics
Our Mathematics Courses
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What Our Students Say
Why I chose to study Mathematics at the University of Reading
Agota, a final-year Mathematics student, explains why she decided that studying Mathematics at the University of Reading was the best fit for her.
A supportive community
Find out why Chase enjoys studying Mathematics at Reading.
JJ’s course highlights
Current student, JJ, talks about the types of modules she has enjoyed studying during her time at the University of Reading.
Life in the Department
Third year student Lucy Edwards talks about her experience of studying Maths at the University of Reading.
What is it really like to be a Mathematics student at the University of Reading?
Final-year Mathematics student, Agota, explains what a typical week as a Mathematics student at the University of Reading consists of, from her personal experience.
Achieving academic excellence
In the final year of his BSc Mathematics degree, Connor already had a job lined up for after graduation.
A life-changing experience
Francesca lined up a graduate role as a result of her industry experience and strongly encourages others to consider the benefits of completing a placement year.
A friendly and supportive learning environment
Learn more about BSc Mathematics and Economics student, Amie's experience.
Applying knowledge to real-world applications
Learn why Maria chose BSc Mathematics with Finance and Investment Banking with a Placement Year.
Making the most of a joint degree
Final year BSc Mathematics and Economics student, Jamarl, talks about his experience.
Opening doors with a mathematics degree
Sally enjoyed an enriching placement year with GlaxoSmithKline.
Placement with Thames Water
Gwen felt well supported throughout her placement year as a data analyst at Thames Water.
Building a career path
Sam found the opportunities that accompany studying BSc Mathematics at Reading to be far more wide-ranging that he had ever imagined.
Preparing you for your future career
Learn more about BSc Mathematics student, Anca's experience.
Developing professional skills
Alice attained a role in the University of Reading's Planning & Strategy Office after completing her BSc Mathematics degree.
Study abroad
Harry talks about the benefits of studying abroad.
What else does Mathematics have to offer?
Sustainable University of the Year
The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 said Reading had “made an impressive headway towards its ambition of being one of the greenest universities in the world”.
14th Green Flag Award for Whiteknights campus
Each year, the Green Flag Award scheme recognises the UK's best public outdoor spaces, with winners judged on the overall quality of green space and the condition of the grounds.
Your learning experience
Learn more about our teaching methods, work shadowing, volunteering and short-term and summer placement opportunities.
Study abroad
Ever dreamt of studying abroad? Learn more about what we offer.
Why do a placement?
Learn about the benefits of doing a year or summer placement between your second and final year of study.
Examples of past placements
Find out where previous students have done their placements.
Work shadowing
Get a taster of an industry placement before you apply by taking part in the work shadowing scheme.
Research placements
Learn about the benefits of doing a UROP placement, allowing you to gain experience in a role focusing on academic research.
Arithmetic tricks by Dr Chris Daw
Dr Chris Daw explores arithmetic tips and tricks for dealing with large numbers.
Cost-effective clinical trials
Professor Sue Todd’s research has been implemented in clinical trials by pharmaceutical companies such as AstraZeneca, Avexa, Novartis, as well as publicly funded trials.
Predicting the unpredictable
Dr Abhishek Pal Majumder specialises in applied statistics and probability, with research topics including stochastic processes, time series models and econometric models.
Mathematical clarity
Dr Sugata Mondal's research focuses on small eigenvalues of surfaces and the hot spots problem for Euclidean domains, which has had a significant impact within the mathematical community.
Smart sustainable technologies
Dr Zuowei Wang focuses on how the raw polymer materials behave under various processing conditions and uses his findings to improve existing, or design new plastic manufacturing techniques.
