How to Apply to Mathematics at the University of Surrey: Direct Entry by UCAS Code to BSc and MMath, Typical Offer AAB–ABB at A-level (AAA for MMath) With an A in Maths, Plus Data Science, Financial Mathematics, Economics and Mathematics and a Professional Training Year, With Requirements for UK, International (Including Chinese) and Transfer Applicants

Mathematics at the University of Surrey is taught on the Stag Hill campus in Guildford by the School of Mathematics and Physics; Economics and Mathematics is taught by Economics in the School of Social Sciences. This article follows Surrey’s course, application, fee, China and scholarship pages for September 2027 entry, for UK applicants, international applicants, applicants studying in China and students hoping to enter the second year.

1. Mathematics degrees and variants

• Mathematics BSc (Hons): UCAS code G101, 3 years; with placement G102, 4 years; with foundation year G105, 4 years; with foundation year and placement G106, 5 years. MMath (integrated masters): G104, 4 years; with placement G103, 5 years. Surrey describes MMath as a direct route to a masters qualification that goes deeper into advanced mathematics.
• Mathematics with Data Science (BSc or MMath): BSc G1G8 (3 years), with placement G1G9 (4 years), with foundation year G1G6 (4 years), foundation year and placement G1G7 (5 years); MMath G1G1 (4 years), with placement G1G2 (5 years). Surrey says data science and statistics modules make up between one-quarter and one-third of the programme.
• Financial Mathematics BSc: N300 (3 years), with placement N301 (4 years), with foundation year N302 (4 years), foundation year and placement N303 (5 years); Surrey describes it as about one-third statistics, one-third mathematics and one-third economics and finance. The course page lists no MMath.
• Economics and Mathematics BSc: 3T0U (3 years) and with placement 3C0M (4 years), taught by Economics; the course page lists no foundation-year version or MMath.
• Accreditation: the Mathematics and Mathematics with Data Science pages say the BSc meets the educational requirements of the Chartered Mathematician designation of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) when followed by subsequent training and experience, and that the MMath is IMA-accredited for those requirements. Economics and Mathematics is accredited by CIMA for exemption from some professional examinations.
• You apply for a specific course code; whether you can move between these variants after entry is not given on the pages used for this guide, so ask Admissions.
• First year and structure (Mathematics BSc): compulsory Calculus, Algebra, Real Analysis 1 and Probability and Statistics in semester 1, then Linear Algebra, Classical Dynamics, Mathematical Programming and Professional Skills and Multivariable Calculus in semester 2, with Python programming and an introduction to R; second-year modules are partly optional and third-year modules are entirely your choice (including a Literature Review module). Mathematics with Data Science and Financial Mathematics also include Python and R in year one.
• Professional Training year: students usually go on placement between years 2 and 3 (MMath students between years 3 and 4), and can choose a work placement, study exchange abroad or a combination. Mathematics students have placed at the National Physical Laboratory and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, among others; students are generally not placed by the University, which offers support and a vacancy site. Placement-year fees are in section 8.

2. Prerequisites and entry requirements for 2027

• A-levels: Mathematics BSc AAB–ABB, MMath AAA, both requiring Mathematics at grade A; the Mathematics page says MMath applicants who also take Further Maths get an offer one grade lower, and only one grade-reduction policy applies. With foundation year: CCC with Maths at C. Mathematics with Data Science and Financial Mathematics BSc are also AAB–ABB (Maths A) with a CCC foundation-year offer (Maths C); Mathematics with Data Science MMath is AAA. Economics and Mathematics is ABB with Maths at A. GCSE English Language grade 4 (C) applies to these courses.
• IB: Mathematics BSc 34–33 (Mathematics Applications and Interpretations HL6, or Analysis and Approaches HL6/SL7); MMath 35; foundation year 29 (AI HL4 or AA HL4/SL6). The Mathematics page gives the same maths requirement for MMath, but the Mathematics with Data Science page lists “HL6 in Physics and either HL6/SL7 in Maths (Analysis and Approaches)” for its MMath, so ask Admissions. Economics and Mathematics: 33, with AA HL6/SL7 or AI HL6, plus Mathematics (either course) HL3/SL3. English: IB English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6.
• Other qualifications: BTEC DDD plus A-level Maths A for the BSc (D*DD plus Maths A for MMath); European Baccalaureate 82%–78% (Mathematics 5-period 8.5) for the BSc and 85% for MMath; Scottish Highers AAABB–AABBB (Maths A) for the BSc and AAAAB for MMath; Welsh Baccalaureate AAB–ABB from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales and two A-levels (A-level Maths A); Access to HE Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits, where the same line gives two splits (39 at Distinction and 6 at Merit, and 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit), plus A-level Maths A.
• Admissions tests and interviews: the “Selection process” sections of the four course pages say only that offers are made in grades and suitable applicants are invited to an offer-holder event; no maths admissions test or interview is listed. Other test requirements are not given on the pages used for this guide, so ask Admissions.
• English: see section 4.

3. UK applicants

• Accepted qualifications: A-levels, BTECs, the IB, the European Baccalaureate, Access to HE Diplomas, Scottish Highers, the Welsh Baccalaureate (combined with two A-levels) and some T-levels; the grades for each course are in the previous section. Surrey’s FAQ says the only A-levels it cannot consider are General Studies and Critical Thinking, that Mathematics and Further Mathematics count as two separate A-levels, and that applicants with a science A-level and the Science Practical Endorsement are expected to pass the practical. Offers are made in grades, not UCAS tariff points.
• BTECs and mixed combinations: the alternative qualifications page has a guide table, for example AAB corresponds to AA+D, A+DD or DDD (Surrey says it is only a guideline and not every combination is accepted); for mixed combinations contact Admissions with the course you want.
• Contextual offers: for UK-domiciled applicants, decided automatically from UCAS data without extra paperwork. The criteria include living in a POLAR4 quintile 1 or IMD quintile 1 area, care experience, free school meals during secondary school and estrangement from parents. The page says the offer is typically two A-level grades (or one BTEC grade) lower than the published offer, subject requirements are not reduced, and contextual offers are for home students only. The separate In2Surrey scheme gives a reduction of one grade to state-school applicants who meet its criteria (for example eligibility for a 16-19 bursary, mature students aged 21 or over, carers, or a disability or long-term health condition); you can qualify for both but receive at most one reduction. Contextual offer holders are invited to the In2Surrey Transition Programme (June to October) and can apply for travel support to offer-holder events and interviews.
• EPQ: the maths course pages say the EPQ route applies only to MMath: with an A in the EPQ you receive the standard A-level offer plus an alternate offer one A-level grade lower; the reduction does not apply to required subjects and cannot be combined with contextual or In2Surrey reductions. The BSc entry lists do not mention an EPQ reduction.
• Tuition: the course page shows UK fees of £10,050 a year (2027–28). Surrey says the Student Loans Company pays tuition fee loans according to its own schedule, and that Surrey may raise UK fees in line with the government cap. The course page says only “UK fees” and does not separate England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland, so check Surrey’s fee-status guidance and UKCISA.
• Support: the Starting at Surrey Bursary is a cash payment for new undergraduates identified as eligible for free school meals on their UCAS application, with no application needed (foundation-year students are not eligible); the site also lists a £3,000 Care Leaver and Estranged Student Bursary.

4. International applicants (including Chinese applicants): English, qualifications and funding

• English: the Mathematics, Mathematics with Data Science and Financial Mathematics pages require IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each element; Economics and Mathematics requires 6.5 with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in each other element. Surrey accepts IELTS Academic (including IELTS Online, with One Skill Retake results), TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic (not the online version), the Duolingo English Test (results must be shared with Surrey), LanguageCert Academic (not the online test), Cambridge CAE/CPE, the Oxford ELLT, and qualifications such as GCSE English Language grade 4 or IB English. IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Duolingo results must be within two years, CAE/CPE/LanguageCert and similar within five years, and the ELLT within 18 months. Examples from the page: IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 elsewhere equals PTE 67 overall (59 in listening, speaking and reading, 64 in writing), old-scale TOEFL iBT 88 overall (reading 18, listening 17, speaking 20, writing 19) and Duolingo 120 overall (110 in writing, 100 elsewhere); IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each element equals PTE 64 (59 each), old-scale TOEFL iBT 80 and Duolingo 110 (100 each). The test-exemption list on the English page is for postgraduate applicants; exemptions for undergraduates are not given on the pages used for this guide, so ask Admissions. Surrey also says you do not need a Secure English Language Test for degree-level study.
• If you just miss the English level: Surrey runs 11-week and 8-week pre-sessional English courses, and also accepts the British Council UK pre-sessional course, the KL Excellence certificate from KL Communications and the Oxford International Education Group online pre-sessional course.
• Qualifications by country: each course page has a “select your country” lookup that loads dynamically; its contents are not given on the pages used for this guide, so pick your country on the course page. The country overview page lists mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and many others; for countries not listed Surrey says to contact Admissions.
• International Foundation Year: international students who do not meet the direct-entry requirements, or whose school qualification is not accepted, can take a foundation year at the Surrey International Study Centre (SISC) and then progress to the related degree. The undergraduate application page lists three routes: Business, Economics, Law and Social Sciences; Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences; and Life Sciences. The mathematics course pages say only “the International Foundation Year at the Surrey International Study Centre”, while the mathematics subject page lists an “Engineering, Science and Computing International Foundation Year”, which is worded differently from the three routes on the undergraduate application page; which route leads to which mathematics course is not given on the pages used for this guide, so ask Admissions or the Study Centre. Entry requirements and applications for the foundation year are handled on the Study Centre’s own website, which is not covered here; check it directly. Surrey’s FAQ adds that it may consider an International Foundation Year or similar course already taken elsewhere, and asks you to send the course and school-qualification details to Admissions.
• Visa and ATAS: applicants who need a student visa complete the CAS request through CAS Shield after accepting an offer (those who do not need one must still confirm this). Some nationalities studying some subject areas need an ATAS certificate; check the CAH3 code on your offer letter against the government list. Per-course ATAS information is not given on the pages used for this guide, so follow the offer letter and Surrey’s instructions. Surrey warns that changing course while on a student visa could affect immigration status.
• Tuition and payment: see section 8. Surrey says there is no tuition deposit (you are invoiced after registration), though students applying for a visa may pay some or all of the first year in advance.
• Scholarships for international students: see section 8.

5. Applicants from China

• Is the gaokao used? Surrey’s China page says it accepts the Chinese National University Entrance Examination (gaokao) for direct entry to Year 1 and gives equivalences with A-level offers: AAA = 80%, AAB = 78%, ABB = 73%, BBB = 70%, BBC = 68%, BCC = 65%, CCC = 63%. It adds that where a subject is required you need the same percentage in that subject (its example: if Maths is required for a BBB course, 70% in Maths). The Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate and IELTS are required. This table sits on the China page; the course pages do not convert it into a gaokao score for each course, so for this specific course the exact requirement is not given on the pages used for this guide and you should confirm with Admissions.
• International Foundation Year: if you do not meet the direct-entry requirements you can take the Study Centre’s International Foundation Year (routes in the previous section); the China page also mentions a Chinese-language site for the Study Centre.
• English: the same course-level requirement as above. The English page also lists a Certificate of Excellence from KL Communications in China as a top-up to the IELTS, valid if obtained within one year before the course starts.
• Chinese-language resources: the China page mentions a dedicated Chinese website, a regional manager for East Asia and authorised representatives. Interviews, credential-verification bodies and similar course-specific points for Chinese applicants are not given on the pages used for this guide; check the China page and the Chinese website.
• Scholarships: the Vice-Chancellor’s Future Leaders Award (£7,500) is limited to students domiciled in listed countries and China is not on the list; the International Excellence Award (£5,000) is open to self-funded international students regardless of nationality (section 8).

6. Route and timeline for September 2027 entry

• Apply only through UCAS; Surrey does not accept direct applications. Surrey’s UCAS institution code is S85 and the course codes are in section 1. A UCAS application has up to five choices and you can use as many as you like at Surrey; universities do not see your other choices until you have replied to your offers. Check the UCAS website for its own fees and rules.
• Dates for 2027 entry (from Surrey’s “How to apply through UCAS” page): UCAS sends applications to universities from September; 13 January 2027, 18:00 is the equal-consideration deadline for most courses, with later applications considered first come, first served; UCAS Extra opens on 25 February; 30 June 2027 is Surrey’s final application date, after which applications go to Clearing; the deadline to meet offer conditions is 27 August 2027 (TBC) for some courses (including GSA courses and some in Health and Medical Sciences) and 3 September 2027 (TBC) for most others; the start date is 20 September 2027 and enrolment is due by 8 October 2027 (TBC) for most courses. The early deadline of 15 October (2026) applies only to Veterinary Medicine and Science BVMSci and UK-resident applicants to Graduate Entry Medicine BMBS,.
• The FAQ says you can start a UCAS application from the end of May and Surrey usually starts reviewing from October. Some courses cannot be deferred (see the course pages); otherwise ask Admissions for a deferral by 3 September 2027.
• Personal statement: one statement goes to every choice, so avoid naming universities; for very different subject areas, some courses may consider an additional statement sent directly to Admissions. The reference should ideally come from your most recent education provider.
• Admissions tests or written tests are not listed on the course pages used for this guide; ask Admissions.

7. How Surrey assesses applications

• After UCAS sends your application, Surrey emails you (the timeline page says within 24 hours; the “After you apply” page says to expect the confirmation within five days and to check junk mail if it does not arrive) with your University Number and a Surrey Self-Service link, which is where you upload documents, book events and see your offer letter.
• Initial screening against the published criteria, plus the personal statement and reference, aims to finish within two weeks; an academic referral can add up to a week; some courses invite applicants to a selection event (see the course page). Surrey normally decides by the end of March; the UCAS final deadline for universities to decide is in early May.
• Offers are unconditional or conditional; conditions usually include achieving grades, providing certificates and meeting the English requirement. UCAS passes on results for qualifications on its list; others must be uploaded to Surrey Self-Service. Conditions are normally due by 3 September (earlier for some courses); to be guaranteed campus accommodation you must meet them earlier, as the accommodation pages explain.
• If you miss the conditions Surrey looks at all results and for some courses may accept slightly lower grades, so upload everything. The FAQ also says Surrey considers applicants who narrowly miss the required or predicted grades. The mathematics pages say suitable applicants are invited to an offer-holder event (“may be invited” for Economics and Mathematics) to learn about the course and meet staff and students.

8. Fees and scholarships

• Tuition (2027–28): for Mathematics (BSc/MMath, including the foundation year), Mathematics with Data Science, Financial Mathematics and Economics and Mathematics, Surrey’s 2027-entry fee table and course pages show UK fees of £10,050 a year and overseas fees of £22,700 a year; the foundation year and MMath are charged at the same rate, and a placement year costs £2,010. The BSc is 3 years (4 with a placement or foundation year), the MMath 4 years (5 with a placement).
• Increases: Surrey says overseas undergraduate fees rise by 4% for each subsequent year of study, rounded up to the nearest £100, and UK fees may rise with the government cap. For courses with a placement year the placement-year fee is about 20% of the UK full-time fee (both the course pages and the fee page show £2,010, for UK and overseas students alike). Foundation-year fees are on each course page.
• Payment: students without a tuition fee loan pay in full at the start or in two instalments: 50% ten days after the invoice date (expected October to November) and 50% in January.
• International Excellence Award: £5,000 off tuition, first year only, for self-funded overseas-fee students of any nationality. You must hold an offer for full-time first-year undergraduate entry, make Surrey your firm choice on UCAS (Clearing applicants can also apply), have applied through UCAS by 30 June 2027, and apply before a CAS is issued. Applications are reviewed monthly on a first-come, first-served basis and, for September 2027, close on 24 August 2027; the panel assesses previous results, predicted grades and the personal statement. It cannot be combined with other Surrey scholarships, the alumni discount or the early-payment discount, cannot be deferred, and is not open to Study Centre students; Clearing applicants need at least ABB or equivalent. It is application-based, not automatic.
• Vice-Chancellor’s Future Leaders Award: £7,500 off tuition for self-funded international students domiciled in a list of countries (including Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Indonesia, Kenya, South Africa and Vietnam); China is not listed. It also has to be applied for before a CAS is issued, with a 24 August 2027 deadline for September 2027.
• Other awards, such as the International Students Travel Placement Grant, are on Surrey’s scholarships page; check the conditions there. UK-student support is in section 3.

9. Transfer and second-year entry

• Surrey says it considers second-year entry applications for many undergraduate programmes; the FAQ says “a number of our courses” in one place (and asks you to check first) and “many” in another, so contact Admissions to confirm (the mathematics pages do not say whether mathematics takes second-year entrants; compare your modules with the first-year core modules such as Calculus, Algebra, Real Analysis 1 and Probability and Statistics, and contact the School of Mathematics and Physics).
• Conditions: at least a 2:1 in your current studies; comparable modules to the target course (compare the module list on the course page); and, for non-native English speakers, normally IELTS or an equivalent. You must submit a complete UCAS application so Surrey can assess it.
• Applicants who need a student visa: the FAQ says Surrey “may not be able to consider” them, so contact Admissions first.
• Recognition of prior learning: formal, certified or experiential learning is normally expected to be less than five years old when you apply; Surrey has a Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning guide (PDF).
• Moving between courses inside Surrey depends on places, academic approval and meeting the entry requirements of the new course; for students on a student visa a course change could affect immigration status.

Checklist

UK applicants:

• Apply through UCAS (S85) by course code; typical A-level offer AAB–ABB with an A in Maths (AAA for MMath; ABB for Economics and Mathematics); equal-consideration deadline 13 January 2027, 18:00
• UK fee £10,050 a year; contextual offers (two A-level grades lower) or In2Surrey (one grade lower) if eligible

International applicants (including China):

• IB 34–33 (35 for MMath) or A-levels; Chinese applicants may use the gaokao (equivalence table on the China page) with the graduation certificate and IELTS, or the International Foundation Year
• IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each element (6.5 with 6.0 in writing for Economics and Mathematics); tuition £22,700 a year; International Excellence Award £5,000, apply before a CAS is issued, closing 24 August 2027

Transfer applicants:

• At least a 2:1 so far and comparable modules; apply through UCAS, and contact Admissions first if you need a student visa

Sources: University of Surrey, Mathematics subject page; Mathematics BSc/MMath; Mathematics with Data Science; Financial Mathematics; Economics and Mathematics; Undergraduate applicants; Application timeline; How to apply through UCAS; After you apply; Your offer; FAQs; Contextual offers; Alternative qualifications; Student transfers; English language requirements; Undergraduate fees 2027 entry; China page; China entry requirements; International Excellence Award; Vice-Chancellor’s Future Leaders Award; Starting at Surrey Bursary. Information is for September 2027 entry (the FAQ page says its policies and dates relate to the 2026 UCAS cycle); check Surrey for the latest details.