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Our courses

We offer a range of flexible degree courses, including joint degrees with computer science, economics and finance and investment banking. You can add an industry placement year or International Foundation Year to your studies.

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Why study with us?

Tailor your mathematics degree to your interests with our range of optional modules. Gain real-world experience with our volunteering and summer placement opportunities, or choose to spend a year in industry. 

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How you'll study

We use a variety of teaching and assessment methods, so you can enhance your skills and play to your strengths. These include small-group problem-solving sessions, one-to-one tutorials and our peer-assisted learning scheme.

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Life in the Department

You'll study in a supportive learning environment and build close staff-student relationships. We'll help you maximise your potential and achieve your personal and academic goals.

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Our research

Our Department has a strong track record of research that makes an impact. We work with a wide variety of industrial and academic partners for the benefit of the economy and society.

Sam Middlicott

Sam's story

Studying maths at Reading is so much more than just learning the subject. You acquire experiences, life skills and memories that you will cherish for a lifetime.

Sam Middlicott

BSc Mathematics graduate

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Meet our experts

Our academics bring a range of mathematics expertise to their teaching and take a collaborative approach to working with students.

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