Mathematics and Sports Science, BSc (Hons)

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Course Overview

Our three-year combined BSc degree covers a broad base of classical and contemporary theory across both disciplines and has been designed to be fresh and relevant to the wider industry. 

Sport and Exercise Science is equally rooted in our distant human beginnings and anchored to our present state. It explores how the human body performs under different levels of pressure and covers broad issues from wider participation in sports, including anatomy and nutrition. 

Mathematics involves precision, complexity, and elegant simplicity; this degree allows you to shape your studies by choosing between two exciting pathways: Mathematical Modelling or Statistics, giving you the ability to follow the themes that inspire you the most.

Why Mathematics and Sports Science at Swansea?

  • 10th in the UK for Graduate Propects (Times Good University Guide 2026)
  • 5th in the UK for Student Experience (Times Good University Guide 2026)
  • Top 201-250 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025)
  • Mathematics ranked 20th in the UK for Overall Positivity (NSS 2025)* 

*Based on the overall positivity score for questions 1 - 26 in the NSS 2025, when ranked against universities as featured in the Times Good University Guide.

You will be taught by knowledgeable academics and industry-experienced professionals who are recognised experts in their fields, many of whom hold Fellowship or Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy. Their insight shapes a learning environment that blends rigorous mathematical training with practical business applications.

Throughout your studies, you will benefit from personalised support through small-group tutorials, as well as an active and welcoming student community. Elected student representatives ensure your voice is heard, and the Swansea University Mathematics Society brings students and staff together through regular academic and social events, helping you feel part of a collaborative and friendly department from day one.

Situated on the beautiful Bay Campus, the programme gives you access to modern teaching facilities and a vibrant coastal setting, making Swansea an inspiring place to live and study.

Your Mathematics and Sports Science Experience

You will have hands‑on access to our cutting‑edge Biomechanics Laboratory, home to an advanced motion‑analysis system that allows you to explore human movement in exceptional detail. Your learning will also take you into our Exercise Physiology Laboratory, where you will work closely with specialist equipment, including exercise ergometers, lung‑function testing systems, blood‑analysis tools, and muscle‑function assessment technology.

Alongside this practical experience, you will develop a deeper understanding of mathematical logic and its real‑world applications, gaining highly sought‑after transferable skills that give you a strong advantage in the graduate job market.

You will also benefit from high‑quality, personalised support through small‑group tutorials, ensuring you are well guided throughout your academic development. Elected student representatives help ensure every student voice is heard, contributing to a strong sense of community within the department. The Swansea University Mathematics Student Society (SUMSOC) brings students and staff together through regular social and academic events, helping you build connections and feel part of a vibrant student culture.

This programme includes opportunities to undertake a Year Abroad, spent in locations such as the USA, Canada, China, Hong Kong, or Singapore, enhancing your learning and offering invaluable life experience.

This course also offers you the opportunity to spend a Year in Industry, in the UK or overseas, enabling you to gain valuable workplace experience. The University advocates for paid-only placements, which on average have a salary of over £20,000. Unpaid placements are considered on a case-by-case basis.

By the end of the degree, you will feel confident applying maths, programming, and sports science to real‑world situations, using strong problem‑solving and analytical skills to guide your work. You will also develop the mathematical and computational abilities needed to contribute meaningfully, while building an innovative mindset that empowers you to approach complex problems creatively and design efficient solutions through both mathematical thinking and programming.

Mathematics and Sports Science Employment Opportunities

The skills you develop throughout this degree are directly applicable to a wide range of careers. You will strengthen your problem-solving ability, logical reasoning, technical knowledge, project management, and teamwork, all of which are highly valued by employers.

Exciting graduate destinations include:

  • Teaching
  • Banking and Finance Sector
  • Statistics Careers
  • Programming
  • Further study - our degree programmes provide a strong mathematical grounding for PhD study in Mathematics or Engineering.

Mathematics graduates are in high demand and typically earn salaries around 50% higher than the average graduate, reflecting the value of their analytical and technical expertise. Our graduates have gained employment at lucrative organisations including AXA, British Airways, Deutsche Bank, Shell Research, Health Authorities and Local Government.

A Mathematics degree is a modern, accessible and inclusive degree that equips you with the diverse skills and confidence sought after by today’s employers.

Modules

We're currently reviewing our curriculum to enhance your learning experience and embed skills that will benefit your future career. This means that some modules may be subject to change.

Entry Requirements

We consider all applicants on their own merits and welcome applications from students with a wide range of qualifications.

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