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What are the best unis to study maths at in the UK and their desired grades for A-level. I am planning to do FM, Maths, Physics and economics. Im still deciding whether to do a joint maths and economics degree or joint maths and physics degree.
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Original post by Nat16.
What are the best unis to study maths at in the UK and their desired grades for A-level. I am planning to do FM, Maths, Physics and economics. Im still deciding whether to do a joint maths and economics degree or joint maths and physics degree.


Best are Cambridge Oxford, Warwick, Imperial. Oxford and Imperial require A*A*A and MAT, Cambridge require A*A*A and STEP, Warwick require either A*A*A* or A*A*A and MAT/STEP/TMUA.
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Original post by mxtt_helm
Best are Cambridge Oxford, Warwick, Imperial. Oxford and Imperial require A*A*A and MAT, Cambridge require A*A*A and STEP, Warwick require either A*A*A* or A*A*A and MAT/STEP/TMUA.


Thank youuu, so where are the MAT and STEP tests taken? The uni itself or ...?
Original post by Nat16.
What are the best unis to study maths at in the UK and their desired grades for A-level. I am planning to do FM, Maths, Physics and economics. Im still deciding whether to do a joint maths and economics degree or joint maths and physics degree.


Hi there,

I am a third year Mathematics and Statistics student at Lancaster University which is 11th in the UK for Mathematics (The Complete University Guide 2023). We offer a variety of different course that may interest you:
- Economics BSc Hons (Requirements: AAB with A level Mathematics grade B)
- Economics and Mathematics BSc Hons (Requirements: AAB with A level Mathematics or Further Mathematics grade A)
- Theoretical Physics with Mathematics BSc Hons (Requirements: AAA with A level Mathematics and Physics grade A)
Alongside these there is options to do integrated masters, a year in industry or study abroad. Please feel free to ask me any questions that you have.

- Amy (Lancaster Student Ambassador) :smile:
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Original post by Nat16.
Thank youuu, so where are the MAT and STEP tests taken? The uni itself or ...?


Usually taken in a relevant test centre (which will probably be your school), if you're interested in taking them then its a good idea to ask any maths teachers at your school about the tests. Afaik most schools will do the exams internally.

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