BSc Mathematical Studies

Panagiota-Maria Adamopoulou

This programme is available in Edinburgh.

For further information about course choices consult:

Programme Director: Dr Panagiota-Maria Adamopoulou

Programme Code: F1I1-MAS

An optional course may not run if there is insufficient demand for it; some choices of courses may not be available to students in some years because of timetabling constraints.


Year 1

Year Co-ordinator(s):
Dr Pamela Docherty (Edinburgh)

Dr Pamela Dochetry

8 courses Up to 8 optional,  Up to 2 elective

Semester 1 ( Optional )Semester 2 ( Optional )

At least 3 courses from those offered in the School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences and as timetabled and approved by the Programme Director.

At least 3 courses from those offered in the School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences and as timetabled and approved by the Programme Director.
 Semester 1 (Elective)  Semester 2 (Elective)

Any SCQF Level 7 course from approved list as timetabled and approved by the Programme Director.

Any SCQF Level 7 course from approved list as timetabled and approved by the Programme Director.

Notes 1. For all courses in Stage 1, subject to any prior learning requirements identified for that course.

Progression to year 2 requires 120 credits and pre-requisites for at least six SCQF level 8 mathematics courses.


Year 2

Year Co-ordinator(s):
Dr Richard Davison (Edinburgh)

8 courses Up to 8 optional, Up to 2 elective

Semester 1 (Optional )Semester 2 (Optional )
At least 3 courses from those offered in the School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences and as timetabled and approved by the Programme Director.At least 3 courses from those offered in the School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences and as timetabled and approved by the Programme Director.
Semester 1 (Elective) Semester 2 (Elective)

Any SCQF Level 7 or 8 course from approved list as timetabled and approved by the Programme Director.

Any SCQF Level 7 or 8 course from approved list as timetabled and approved by the Programme Director.

Notes 2.For all courses in Stages 2, 3 and 4, subject to pre-requisites

Progression to year 3: a total of 240 credits, a minimum if 90 credits SCQF level 8 and an average mark over their MACS modules of at least 40% to proceed to third year
Honours. In addition, students must have the pre-requisites for at least six SCQF level 9 or level 10 modules available in the degree.


Year 3

Year Co-ordinator(s):
Dr Alexandre Martin (Edinburgh)

Semester 1 (Optional)Semester 2 (Optional)

At least 3 courses from those offered in the School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences and as timetabled and approved by the Programme Director.

At least 3 courses from those offered in the School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences and as timetabled and approved by the Programme Director.
  Semester 1 (Elective)Semester 2 (Elective)

Any SCQF Level 7,8,9 course from approved list as timetabled and approved by the Programme Director.

Any SCQF Level 7,8,9 course from approved list as timetabled and approved by the Programme Director.

Progression to year 4: The final decisions on progression are made by the Progression Boards. The information below is given for guidance only and should not be regarded as binding. To progress from Stage 3 to Stage 4 students must have gained a minimum of 90 credits at SCQF level 9 or above and must have the pre-requisites to enable them to have taken at least six qualifying courses which are SCQF level 10 or 11 by the end of stage 4, students must normally have an average mark of 40% or better in their qualifying courses and have obtained 360 credits.


Year 4

Year Co-ordinator(s):
Dr David Bourne (Edinburgh)

Dr David Bourne
  • For an overview of what is in the 4th year courses, click on the Brief Descriptions PDF.
  • Some options run subject to demand.
Semester 1 (Optional)Semester 2 (Optional)

At least 3 Level 10 or 11 courses from those offered in the School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences and as timetabled and approved by the Programme Director.

At least 3 Level 10 or 11 courses from those offered in the School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences and as timetabled and approved by the Programme Director.
Semester 1 (Elective) Semester 2 (Elective)

Any SCQF Level 7,8,9,10 course from approved list as timetabled and approved by the Programme Director.

Any SCQF Level 7,8,9,10 course from approved list as timetabled and approved by the Programme Director.