Maths degrees

[RockTheDots]

I work for the Met Office as a Research Scientist having done a physics degree and then a PhD in Meteorology. Most of our weather forecasters and scientists have done either maths or physics at Uni so that's another avenue to consider if he's interested in weather or climate.

[dav220588]

Did a maths degree, became an Actuary. It's a long (and tough) study route, but a well paid and pretty interesting career at the end of it.

[Lucky's Mum]

I know places like the Patent Office want Maths degrees as well as Physics and other sciences. Engineering, particularly consultancy use mathematicians. My husband did physics as he likes the application of maths and he now heads a technical investigation team made up of people who studied maths, physics, mechanical and electrical engineering. You should see the maths calculations in the reports they write -way over my head!

[Blue nose]

My sister has a maths degree followed by PGCE as wasn't sure what she wanted to do.

She wanted to work as:
Navigator in RAF
Air Traffic Control
Not sure what happened with RAF but she went into air traffic control but then broke her leg and missed her final exams.

She then went into supply teaching trying to decide what to do.

Then worked at ONS in statistics and now as a civil servants in procurement.

Maths degree is about showing you can work at that level and not vocational like some subjects.

[Anne K]

My DS is a maths graduate, he works in the NHS as a data analyst.

[123]

I have a degree in Maths, and so does my brother.

My brother is the lead economist for a very large international financial advisory firm (the sort that predict if a recession is coming and is often on US television - the more specialist finance channels)

I did maths and am a partner in a big 4 consulting firm, hardly used my maths degree since leaving (except for the basic stuff add/multiply etc but the discipline of learning and trial and fail have been essential)

Some of the others in my year...

One is the head of development at IBM UK, another is an MP but as you say most are either accountants or maths teachers

[Alwaysdisley]

I did a Maths degree some time ago and really enjoyed it. I have ended up being a teacher but there are so many options once you have your degree as is does tend to be well respected. Do what you enjoy I think, Maths has so many options once you have it ✖️➗➕➖

[Sew109]

My cousin did a maths degree and then a masters In the theory of zero ! He worked designing the topology for sending picture messages for one of the large mobile networks.

[GoldenAvalanche]

I always think a broad curriculum subject is a sound decision, but backed up with some additional experience such as work experience, voluntary work etc on the side to “specialise” in the area you want to go in and to separate you from the rest of the pack. I think this looks much better on a CV than something very specific and keeps doors open at this time of life if he’s not 100% sure what to do.

Cyber, as someone has mentioned, he could take up coding on the side? Data analytics? Engineering? Lots of options in the military.

[FlorayG]

A degree in maths and/or physics will get him a job anywhere doing anything.
Too many people these days make their career choices before they even go to university. The point of doing a degree should be to show that you are independent, versatile and work hard. I have a degree in geology and haven't picked up a rock hammer since I finished. The fact that I DID a science degree opened up loads of possibilities