BSc Mathematics

Entry requirements

Accepted English tests

English language band D (Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences, 2027/28 entry list, correct as of September 2026, https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements): IELTS Academic or IELTS Online 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each skill; TOEFL iBT (incl. Home Edition, code 0394) taken before 21 January 2026: 92 overall with minimum 23 in writing and 20 in each other skill, taken from 21 January 2026: 4.5 overall with minimum 4 in each skill; PTE Academic (incl. UKVI, not PTE Academic Online) 62 overall with minimum 59 in each communicative skill; Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 176 overall with minimum 169 in each skill; Oxford Test of English Advanced 140 overall with 125 in each component; Trinity ISE III pass in each skill; King's International Foundation pass with B in English module; King's Pre-Sessional pass with Band 6.5. Tests valid if taken within two years of 1 September 2027; all scores from one test (no TOEFL MyBest, no IELTS One Skill). A-level/AS-level, IB, GCSE/IGCSE English qualifications within five years also accepted. Exemption only for nationals of UKVI majority English speaking countries who completed a level 3 qualification there.

How grades are compared

China: Gao Kao (National University Entrance Examination), Zhao Kao (Senior High School Examination) and the Maple Leaf World Schools Programme High School Diploma will not be considered for direct entry - study the King's International Foundation Programme instead (https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/mathematics-bsc/entry-requirements, country selector: China)

Other requirements

Standard offer A*AA including A*A in Mathematics and Further Mathematics in any order (contextual offer AAB including AA in Mathematics and Further Mathematics). If not studying Further Mathematics A-level, AS Further Mathematics grade A considered only with grade 3 in any STEP paper or Merit in AEA Mathematics. IB Diploma: 38 points overall or 19 from three Higher Levels, including 7 in HL Mathematics - Analysis & Approaches (contextual 35 points or 17 at HL). International qualifications without Further Mathematics: equivalent of A-level grade A in Mathematics required. King's strongly encourages AEA Mathematics or STEP (not required). Linear A-level sciences require a pass in the practical endorsement. EPQ not considered. No interview stated. Personal statement assessed via UCAS. China: Gao Kao, Zhao Kao and Maple Leaf World Schools Programme High School Diploma not considered for direct entry - the published route is the one-year King's International Foundation Programme (guaranteed progression pathways available). Non-UK foundation courses and integrated (Year 0) foundations are not accepted. Applicants with a completed or ongoing degree may be considered with a minimum UK 2:1 or overseas equivalent. Recommended King's International Foundation pathways include Computer Science (with Mathematics). Transfers into Year 2 are not considered.