Mathematics
The study of Mathematics is a wide-ranging and important subject based around a particular way of thinking about the world. It is perfect for problem solvers and will open the door to some incredibly varied and dynamic careers.
For over 40 years Heriot-Watt has been a leader in Applied Mathematics. Our degrees are designed to build on students mathematical skills and apply these skills to real world problems.
Why study Mathematics at Heriot-Watt?
Mathematics graduates will find their problem solving and numerical skills highly sought after across a wide range of careers. To take this diversity into account, our degrees are produced in a flexible modular form, with a range of specialist options available later in the course.
There is a strong emphasis on transferable skills training throughout our courses, including a careers course, a project preparation skills course and a dissertation-based project. This emphasis on careers contributes to our high graduate employment rates with internationally leading companies.
We offer a dynamic environment for postgraduate study with links to business and industry, providing students with opportunities to gain hands-on experience of real-world problems.
Our broad range of high-quality research underpins our teaching and encompasses problems including mathematical biology and ecology, computational mathematics, analysis and algebra, industrial and applied problems.
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Why Heriot-Watt?
Ranking (Mathematics, National Student Survey 2025)
By a range of measures, we are ranked 2nd in Scotland for Mathematics in the 2025 National Student Survey (NSS).
Edinburgh Campus facilities
At Heriot-Watt University, we offer a wide range of services to help you deal with all aspects of your life with us, whether these be academic, personal, technical, financial or just plain fun!
Maths Gym
Maths Gym is a cross-campus initiative which aims to support all Heriot-Watt students, across all our campuses, to strengthen their mathematical and statistical skills and to boost their mathematical confidence.
Living in Edinburgh
Historic and beautiful, a cultural capital that fuels the senses whether you love the arts or nature, nightlife or study life, Edinburgh is stimulating and inspirational and never, ever boring.
Your career
Employers around the world actively seek out our graduates because they are work-ready. All our degrees are career-focused and relevant to the needs of industry. Around 95% of our students are in employment or further study within six months of graduating.
Heriot-Watt Student Union
There's more to university life than simply getting your degree, and Heriot-Watt University Student Union is all about helping you to have the best possible experience while you study here.