Courses included on this page
On this page find Graduate Outcomes Survey data for 2021/22 leavers for the following course(s):
- Mathematical Sciences BSc (course since withdrawn)
- Mathematics BSc/MMath
- Mathematics and Statistics BSc
Note: Information not yet available for Mathematics, Statistics and Data Science BSc (course started 2021/22)
Example job titles
- Auditor
- Actuarial Analyst
- Biostatistician
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Football Analyst
- Investment Banking Analyst
- IT Consultant
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Marketing Analyst
- Medical Statistician
- Pricing Analyst
- School Teacher
- Software Developer
- Trading Desk Operations Specialist
Example employers
- AXA Group
- Deloitte
- EY
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Kubrick Group
- Legal and General Group
- Lloyds Banking Group
- PwC
- UBS Investment Bank
- UK Government
Response rates to survey
| Response rate | |
|---|---|
| Total in 2021/22 cohort 1 | 225 |
| % response rate | 66% |
Graduate Outcomes by activity
| Activity summary | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Work for an employer 2 | 73% |
| Further study, training or research | 14% |
| Self-employed/own business | 1% |
| Other 3 | 4% |
| Unemployed 4 | 7% |
| Total 5 | 100% |
Occupations, industries and skills
A Mathematics degree equips graduates with highly valued analytical and problem-solving skills essential in today's data-driven world. From artificial intelligence to finance, government to industry, mathematics opens diverse career paths while developing crucial transferable skills in logical reasoning and communication.
Industries
Mathematics underpins modern technology, finance, and business operations. Graduates typically work in data analytics, cybersecurity, manufacturing, and logistics, though their skills are equally valued in law, healthcare, and education sectors due to the universal need for quantitative analysis and problem-solving abilities.
Occupations
With the majority of graduate roles open to all degree subjects, Mathematics offers remarkable flexibility. The robust analytical foundation of a mathematics degree enables graduates to excel both in traditional mathematical roles and in broader professional fields where logical thinking and problem-solving are paramount.
Further study
Some Mathematics graduates choose to pursue careers where they can use particularly high-level mathematical skills, such as research within universities, engineering in financial institutions, and in government. These graduates may choose to undertake master’s or pursue a PhD.
Graduate Outcomes explained
The Graduate Outcomes Survey is the UK's largest social survey, capturing the activities and perspectives of graduates 15 months after graduation. The University of Bath has an excellent graduate employment record, featuring in the top ten for graduate prospects in three major national league tables 6. Read more about the survey and overall statistics for Bath's graduates on What do first degree Bath graduates do?