BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Philosophy

Course overview

Our contemporary maths and philosophy degree unites mathematical logic and reasoning with the meaning of life and society., The cross-section of rationale and belief

Key highlights

Unites mathematical logic and reasoning with questions about life and society
Explores where rational argument and belief intersect

Entry requirements

A-level: AAB — to include including A in Mathematics
International qualifications — European Baccalaureate: 80% overall, with 85% in Mathematics; Equivalent qualifications from your country
International Baccalaureate: 35 — overall, including 6 in Mathematics at Higher Level (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations
T-level — We are currently not accepting T Levels for this course unless an additional A Level (or equivalent qualification) in Mathematics has been taken
Scottish Highers: BBBB — Advanced Highers - B in Mathematics plus Scottish Highers; We may also be able to consider three Advanced Highers or a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers, where an applicant does not meet the grade requirement through Highers alone
Other qualification — Widening participation: ABC including A in Mathematics This is conditional upon successful completion of the WP programme including the Yor

Scholarships

Architecture Academic Excellence Scholarships
Funding: £1,000
Up to £1,000
Choral Scholarship
£1,000. 6 total (1 per year group) £3,000
Up to £1,000
Dean's Global Excellence Scholarship
English and Related Literature International Scholarships
Funding: £1,000.
Up to £1,000
Equal Access Scholarship (Undergraduate)
International Undergraduate Achievement Scholarship
Funding: up to £10,000 (for first year of study only).
Robert Ackrill Haigh Scholarship
One payment of £1000
Up to £1,000
York Minster Choral Scholarships
Up to £8,000 per annum

Careers this course leads to

Data analyst
Actuarial analyst
Secondary school mathematics teacher
Management consultant
Policy analyst
Software developer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 (TBC) | International: £27,500

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of York, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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