About Mmath Mathematics in Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh

A graduate from the Master of Mathematics (MMath) degree will be able to communicate to specialist and non-specialist audiences and unambiguously demonstrate the ability to work professionally with a considerable degree of autonomy. They will also be well equipped to continue independent study in mathematics (e.g. PhD study), should they wish to do so.

Work and study

This is what our MMath Mathematics students are doing 15 months after graduating:

• 60% are working
• 5% are studying
• 25% are working and studying.

Salary

• The average salary of students 15 months after graduating: £25000
• The average UK salary of students 15 months after graduating from a similar course: £27000

Jobs

These are the most common high skilled jobs students go into 15 months after graduating:

• Finance professionals
• Business and public service associate professionals

Entry requirements

• Year 1

  Standard entry requirements

• Highers ABBBB (including Mathematics at A)
• A-Levels BBB (including Mathematics)
• Int. Baccalaureate 28 points (with Mathematics at Higher Level 5)
• BTEC DDM (including sufficient Mathematics)

• Minimum entry requirements*

• Highers BBBC (including Mathematics at B)
• A-Levels BBC (including Mathematics at B)

• * Minimum: under our Fair Access Policy, we will relax our standard entry requirements for some Scottish students depending on their circumstances. Our minimum requirements will apply if you:

• live in an area within the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation lowest 20% (SIMD20), or
• are care experienced.

• We can also make exceptions for some Scottish students with grades above minimum but below standard. Read more about our Minimum and standard entry requirements

  Year 2

• Advanced Highers ABB (including Mathematics at A plus excellent Highers)
• A-Levels ABB (including Mathematics at A)
• Int. Baccalaureate 30 points (with Mathematics at Higher Level 6)
• BTEC DDD (including sufficient Mathematics)
• Global College Successful completion of Bachelors Degree Accelerator Foundation - Mathematical and Computer Science

Heriot-Watt University Highlights

Heriot-Watt University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

International students applying through UCAS can find their exact tuition expenses by submitting the Fee Status Enquiry form. The cost of living will be determined by the course opted as well as the applicant's nationality. Edinburgh has a comparatively lower cost than other UK cities. Estimate cost of living on and off-campus for UK Campuses is tabulated below: 

Living in a rented flat may vary according to the type of accommodation and facilities being availed. The estimated monthly cost including food and travel is £923.