HomeUniversity of EdinburghBSc Applied Mathematics

BSc Applied Mathematics

University of Edinburgh
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Mathematical Sciences
Course Score
A /78
Graduate Salary
£33,000
Satisfaction
77%
Degree Completion
90%
Professional Jobs
85%
Meaningful Work
75%

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

44%
High Exposure

AI is actively being used in many tasks within this career, though human expertise remains important. Graduates who understand AI tools will have a competitive advantage.

Vulnerability Matrix

Information Technology72% Exposed
Business, Research and Administrative60% Exposed
Finance52% Exposed
Business and public service associate48% Exposed
Natural and social science40% Exposed

🌍 Global Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Mathematical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£33,000
typical starting salary
£29,000
£40,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Mathematical Sciences graduates nationally earn £23,000£70,000 (459 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
20%
02
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
20%
03
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
07
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5%
08
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
5%
09
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
10
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
5%

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
85%
Professional Work
75%
Meaningful Role
75%
Career On Track

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