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UCL describes a three-year BSc combining a comprehensive mathematics education with two or more modern languages.
Undergraduate · UCL Mathematics with Modern Languages
UCL Mathematics with Modern Languages: a mathematician who works in two or more languages
UCL's Mathematics with Modern Languages BSc combines a comprehensive mathematics education with proficiency in two or more modern languages, and graduates are described as equipped for careers in Europe or further afield. Its mathematical entry standard matches UCL's most demanding mathematics degrees. The decision is whether languages are a genuine second strand rather than an add-on.
Official information · last verified for 2027 entry
What UCL asks for in Mathematics with Modern Languages
Taken from UCL's Mathematics with Modern Languages BSc course page (a saved copy that UCL labels as possibly not showing recent changes) and read on 31 October 2026. For a normal 2028-entry application, made in 2027, every requirement below is last verified for the previous cycle and may change; UCL's 2028-entry requirements and dates are awaiting publication.
A*A*A with Further Mathematics, or A*AA plus STEP or AEA
A*A*A with A*A* in Mathematics and Further Mathematics, or A*AA with A*A plus a 2 in a STEP paper or an AEA distinction; a modern language is among the preferred subjects.
IB 40, or 39 with a STEP or AEA result
40 points overall with 20 in three higher level subjects including 7 in Mathematics, or 39 with 19 plus a 2 in a STEP paper or an AEA distinction.
Two or more modern languages
UCL names Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish, Portuguese and possibly others.
A preferred-subject list that includes a language
A modern language is among the preferred A-level subjects, alongside Economics, Physics and Statistics.
Official sources
Read on 31 October 2026 on UCL's Mathematics with Modern Languages BSc course page (a saved copy that UCL labels as possibly not showing recent changes), which describes 2027 entry. UCL's department pages, the fees pages, the contextual-offer details and the 2028-entry values were not read, and the page lists no admissions test or interview so none is stated and are not stated.
The course
Mathematics, and the languages to use it abroad
UCL says the course offers a comprehensive education in mathematics along with the opportunity to achieve proficiency in two or more modern languages from a list that includes Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish and Portuguese, equipping graduates for careers in Europe or further afield.
Is it the right degree?
Against Mathematics and other joint degrees
The language strand is the difference.
Choose Mathematics with Modern Languages if
you want serious mathematics and sustained language study together.
Choose UCL Mathematics if
you want mathematics without languages. Avandy's UCL Mathematics guide covers it.
Choose Oxford Mathematics and Philosophy if
your second interest is philosophy. Avandy's guide records its own rules.
Entry rules
Mathematics and Further Mathematics at the top
A-level applicants need A*A*A with A*A* in Mathematics and Further Mathematics, or A*AA with A*A in those subjects together with a 2 in a STEP paper or an AEA distinction; a modern language is among the preferred subjects. IB applicants need 40 points overall with 20 in three higher level subjects including a 7 in Mathematics, or 39 with 19 together with a STEP or AEA result. UCL's page lists no admissions test or interview. This page states no scores.
A decision framework
Three questions before you commit
This is Avandy's own framework, not UCL's.
Are the languages a second strand for you?
Two or more modern languages are part of the degree.
Do you take Further Mathematics?
It is part of the standard route.
Is STEP or the AEA a realistic support?
It can accompany an A*AA offer.
Planning for 2028 entry
Planning for 2028 entry: what carries over and what is awaiting publication
Applying for 2028 entry means applying in 2027, under rules UCL has not yet published for that cycle. Each item below carries one of two labels. Last verified for 2027 entry means UCL published it for the previous cycle and it may change. Awaiting publication for 2028 entry means UCL has not yet published it.
Grades, the subject requirements and the preferred-subject guidance: last verified for 2027 entry
These are the best guide to what to prepare. UCL has not confirmed them for 2028 entry.
The UCAS deadline and the 2028-entry requirements: awaiting publication for 2028 entry
Check UCL's course page for the 2028-entry values when they appear.
What to do now
Confirm the required subjects, read the course structure and plan your preparation around it.
Support
Independent support with course choice and preparation
Avandy provides independent academic and admissions support. It is not affiliated with University College London or any of its colleges or departments. Preparation sits within the Avandy Trinity Advisory Model: a Strategic Admissions Consultant, a PhD-level Academic Mentor and a Subject-specific Tutor, working to the actual requirements of each course. Support here means course-fit advice, subject mentoring and ethical preparation; Avandy gives no scores or probabilities and does not write applications. No outcome is promised.
Questions
Questions applicants ask
What does UCL Mathematics with Modern Languages BSc require?
A*A*A with A*A* in Mathematics and Further Mathematics, or A*AA with a 2 in any STEP paper or a Distinction in Mathematics AEA, in UCL's wording for 2027 entry.
What is the IB requirement?
40 points overall with 20 in three higher level subjects including 7 in Mathematics, or 39 with 19 and a STEP or AEA result.
Do I need a language A-level?
A modern language is among the preferred subjects; the standard routes name Mathematics and Further Mathematics.
Which languages are offered?
UCL names Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish and Portuguese, and possibly others.
Does Avandy state offer scores?
No. This page records UCL's wording for 2027 entry and states no scores or probabilities.
Are these the rules for 2028 entry?
No. They are UCL's wording for the 2027 application cycle. Check the course page again when UCL publishes its 2028-entry requirements.
Students and families
Talk to us about UCL Mathematics with Modern Languages
Tell us about the student's curriculum, their Mathematics and Further Mathematics, which languages they want and how this degree compares with Mathematics, the universities on the list, and the intended year of entry. A senior adviser will review the academic profile before recommending how to prepare.