Mathematics and Statistics

100% of our Maths research has internationally excellent impact
Based on research impact rated 4* and 3* in REF 2021

94% of our Maths research is internationally excellent
Based on research rated 4* and 3* in REF 2021

Good at maths? How innovative projects are aiming to broaden student participation

Highly self-directed programmes, enabling you to tailor your learning to your interests

Search PhD opportunities available through our £2.5million investment in STEM graduate research

Taught by leading experts in their field with strong links to industry

Successful research and business partnerships with leading and ambitious companies

Excellence in pure, applied, statistics and interdisciplinary mathematics research

Breaking Boundaries: Using lasers to detect volcanic ash in the sky

Undergraduate study

Postgraduate study and PhDs

Research and industry

Mathematics and Statistics plays a fundamental role in many aspects of modern life, providing the underpinning language and tools for a wide variety of disciplines and technologies. At Exeter, students will encounter a wide variety of mathematics covering pure mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics and computation, and will be given the opportunity to explore applications in high-impact fields including climate, healthcare and industrial challenges.

As a department, we combine a breadth of academic expertise with a caring and supportive learning environment. We provide high quality teaching, supervision, pastoral care and learning opportunities designed to challenge and bring out the very best of our students' intellectual and personal skills.

Professor Geoffrey Vallis, Head of Mathematics and Statistics