Employability
A mathematics degree opens a wide range of career and job opportunities.
Online careers portal
mycareer is an online careers portal with events, jobs, internships and resources.
Professional Accreditation
Several of the programmes in the School of Mathematics qualify for accreditation by professional bodies.
Royal Statistical Society
Accreditation for Mathematics and Statistics BSc and MSci. Students on these courses are automatically entitled to Graduate Statistician status on application to the RSS, provided they achieve at least Second Class Honours.
Institute and Faculty of Actuaries
Students who receive scores of 60 percent or higher on the units MATH11300 Probability 1 and MATH11400 Statistics 1, or MATH10013 Probability and Statistics, qualify for exemption from the CT3 Probability and Mathematical Statistics exam of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
Institute of Mathematics and its Applications
Our MSci degrees in Mathematics, Mathematics with Statistics, and Mathematics with Study in Continental Europe all meet the educational requirements for the Chartered Mathematician designation awarded by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications. The same is true of our BSc degrees in Mathematics, Mathematics with Statistics, and Mathematics with study in Europe, when they are followed by training and experience in employment to obtain equivalent competencies to those specified by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for taught masters degrees.
How to Get an Internship
An internship is a great way to gain experience and explore different industries you may want to move into after graduation. Read about how some students found and applied for internships, and what advice they have for others looking to do the same.
Alumni Profiles
Read our Alumni Profiles to learn about their experiences since graduating with Mathematics degrees.
Career Case Studies
What do maths students do after their course? You'll find some ideas and inspiration in the alumni case studies below (PDF links open in a new tab):
Employability Series
The School of Maths hosts a series of tailored employability events with the aim of giving you relevant and inspiring information relating to your future outside of your studies. For more information please contact Adrian Howlett at math-info@bristol.ac.uk.
2019/20 Events
Details to be confirmed.
Previous Events
Careers in Mathematics: The Institute of Mathematics and its Applications are experts about what a mathematics degree can lead to. View the presentation slides from 2018/19.
Mathematics Alumni Evening: We welcomed recent Maths alumni to discuss their career journeys. Read about the event from 2018/19.
Maths Career Myth Busting: Designed for Maths students who are not sure what they want to do after graduation, learn about options with a Maths degree and get advice on what to do if you are not on track for a 2.1 (or first) and/or don't have any work experience. View the presentation slides.
Student Internship Talk: Organised by the Maths student society Matrix, students talk about their experiences of internships, followed by pizza.
How to Find an Internship for Maths Students: Learn why work experience is valuable and get advice on how to find internship opportunities in both large and small organisations. View the presentation slides.
How to Apply for Jobs: Learning skills for the application process including job-hunting and CV writing.
PhD Opportunities for the Future: This event features talks from mathematicians working both in universities and industry, giving insight into their current roles and their careers to date.
PhD Opportunities for the Future: Women and Non-Binary People in Mathematics: This two-day event is aimed at encouraging women and non-binary people to consider continuing their studies to PhD level.
External Links
Mathematical societies and organisations can also provide information on possible career paths, some starting points are listed below: