Maths career advice and resources

    Studying Mathematics and wondering where to start with your career? You're in the right place.

    In this hub, we'll bring you free and impartial support, advice and information to help you kickstart your career after graduating from your Maths degree.

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    What can you do with your Maths degree?

    Tonnes of employers want to hire graduates with Maths degrees. You'll probably know that finance, banking and insurance industries are great choices for Maths graduates, but there's lots more you might not have considered – from marketing to meteorology.

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    Amelia studies Maths and secured an Audit internship at PwC

    Amelia is a Mathematics student at UCL. She secured an Audit internship with PwC in London, through Bright Network. 

    “I first met PwC and their ambassadors during Bright Network’s IEUK. PwC truly stood out as having an amazing early careers team and made their firm memorable. It was a pleasure to hear more about them and their recruitment process at further Bright Network events such as Women in Leadership 2024 and FESTIVAL.” 

    Bright Network member Amelia

    Ceara studied Financial Mathematics and is now an Actuarial Graduate at EY

    Ceara is a Financial Mathematics student from the University of Leeds. She secured an Actuarial Graduate Consultant role in the pensions department at EY in Leeds through Bright Network. 

    "My advice is if you’re in first or second year at university, keep an eye out for opportunities on Bright Network, like experience days or insight programmes that could help you further on to secure internships or even graduate roles."

    Bright Network member Ceara

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