Academic title
Selected entry requirements
English language:
All entrants must have a recognised English language qualification, such as GCSE grade C or better, IELTS with an overall score of at least 6.5 or an equivalent qualification
A level:
Grades AAB. This must include grade A in Mathematics (with grades AB in modules C3 and C4 in any order) and grade B or higher in the relevant language (French, German or Spanish is required if that language is to be studied, or any modern language if Italian, Japanese or Russian is to be studied). Grades ABB accepted if this includes Further Mathematics. General Studies is welcomed but is not included as part of the offer. Two AS-levels are sometimes accepted in place of a non-mathematical/non-language A-level.
Unit grade information: The University of Manchester welcomes the provision of unit grade information which, like all other available information, will inform the consideration of applications. Unit grades will not normally form part of offer conditions, except for Mathematics programmes.
GCSE: Minimum grade C in English Language.
Key Skills qualification: The University warmly welcomes applications from students studying the Key Skills qualification. However, as the opportunities to take these modules are not open to all applicants, currently this is not an essential requirement of the University.
International baccalaureate: 33 points overall including 16 points at Higher level. Higher level points must include 6 in Mathematics and at least 5 in the relevant language (French, German or Spanish is required if that language is to be studied, or any modern language if Italian, Japanese or Russian is to be studied).
Additional entry requirements
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Course description
Course description
This four-year joint-honours degree programme develops your language skills (in French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian or Spanish) whilst you train as a mathematician. The third year of your studies is spent overseas, either at a university studying mathematics, or improving your language on an approved course, or undertaking approved paid work (in a school for instance). During your three years in Manchester, you study mathematics and your chosen language in the ratio 2:1
Special features
-Generous entrance scholarships are available.
-Small group teaching in the first year.
-Wide range of options in the third year.
-All undergraduate students have affiliate membership of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications.
Career opportunities
The study of Mathematics develops skills and knowledge which are of value in a wide variety of professions and your linguistic skills will open up many career paths with an international dimension. A Mathematics degree is a good preparation for any area of employment requiring people who can think clearly and logically. The main areas of employment are finance, industry, computing (including operational research), administration, statistics, teaching (schools and colleges) and postgraduate study.
