Why study a degree with us?

Our expert staff draw on their extensive experience in teaching, research and consultancy. They take a collaborative approach to mathematical problem-solving: you'll work together to apply core principles to complex questions.

You'll have the chance to have direct input into the way that we teach through our student-staff partnership group.

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You will enjoy an enviable staff-student ratio, with a personalised focus on your education.

Join an inclusive community which will help you grow in confidence and reach your goals. We recognise the importance of strong staff-student relationships, and nurture these through small group tutorials. 

In your first year, we place an emphasis on supporting you with the transition to university-level mathematics through our small-group sessions and weekly tutorials. 

Overall, 96% of our students said it was easy to contact teaching staff when they needed to (National Student Survey 2025, 95.9% of responders from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics).

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Our world is increasingly reliant on computers and digital information, and the digital economy is growing rapidly in the UK and internationally. This means that graduates with coding and programming skills are in high demand from today's employers.

All our courses include a module where you'll learn how to code, honing your skills in our well-equipped PC labs. 

We also offer a BSc Mathematics with Computer Science degree which allows you to develop your computational skills in more depth.

Our graduates progress into a range of exciting careers. Overall, 91% of graduates from Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Reading are in work or further study within 15 months of graduation (Based on our analysis of HESA data © HESA 2026, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2023/24; includes first degree Mathematics and Statistics responders).

• EY
• IQVIA
• Lloyds Banking Group
• the NHS.  

(Based on HESA data © HESA 2022-2026, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019/20-2023/24; includes first degree responders from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics)

We ensure that you have the opportunity to develop the transferable skills that employers are looking for, particularly through our dedicated skills-based modules.

We support our students to gain vital real-world work experience. All our courses are available with a placement year in industry, and we encourage all students to seek out relevant short placements between semesters. We have a thriving work shadowing programme. We also offer a number of volunteering opportunities such as delivering outreach sessions in schools, which are perfect for those thinking of pursuing a career in teaching.