Course summary
Our BSc in Mathematics with a Year in Industry provides a rigorous foundation in advanced mathematical theory and its applications. You’ll develop a well-rounded knowledge of key subdisciplines while having the flexibility to specialise in areas that interest you. In your first and second years, you'll cover core subjects like calculus, algebra, probability, and statistics. From your second year onwards, you can choose to specialise in specific areas or explore a broad range of subjects with extensive options in your fourth year, ranging pure mathematics to financial mathematics, and from statistics to theoretical physics. You will spend your third year gaining valuable work experience with a year-long placement at a UK company before returning to complete your final year with us. Finding an industry placement will require you to be resourceful and engaged. The Faculty has dedicated placement support providing advice and host employer-led events, ensuring you have all the tools to secure the right placement for you. The course equips you with a highly sought-after skillset, enabling you to apply creative and deductive thinking to a range of exciting careers, including in emerging technologies such as big data and AI. Key benefits
- 8th in the UK for Mathematics (QS and Times Higher Education subject rankings 2025).
- Wide choice of modules taught by renowned experts across everything from statistics and probability, to financial mathematics and data science, to algorithms and AI, and biological mathematics.
- Our graduates are highly employable, entering into careers that include banking, consultancy, accountancy, healthcare, government and management.
- Get a placement through the Department’s close links with major UK and international companies.
- 6th in the UK for producing the most employable graduates (Times Higher Education Graduate Employability rankings 2025).
- Central location puts you close to the heart of the business and financial world in the City of London.
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- G102
- Institution code:
- K60
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - A*AA
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma - D: 39 credits M: 6 credits
Scottish Higher - AAB
Scottish Advanced Higher - AA
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 38 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H1, H1, H1, H2, H2, H2
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - Not accepted
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D2, D3, D3
T Level - Not accepted
Required subjects: A-level (or equivalent) grade A*A in Mathematics and Further Mathematics (in any order). Preferred subjects: None
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each skill | |
PTE Academic | 62 overall with a minimum of 59 in each skill | |
TOEFL (iBT) | 92 overall with 23 in writing and 20 in the other skills | |
Cambridge English Advanced | 176 overall with a minimum of 169 in each skill | |
Cambridge English Proficiency | 176 overall with a minimum of 169 in each skill | |
Trinity ISE | Level III (ISEIII) with pass in each skill | |
Institution's Own Test | Pass the King's Pre-Sessional English Language Programme with Band 6.5 |
We also accept a number of English language tests taken as part of school-level qualifications. For more details, please see our website. Please note that the course requirements are under Band D.
Band D
https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9535 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
King's College London, University of London
Strand
Westminster
WC2R 2LS
Course contact details
Visit our course pageKing's Admissions Office
+44 (0) 20 7123 4843