Welcome from the Chair of the Joint Committee for Mathematics and Philosophy | BA/MMath in Mathematics & Philosophy Handbook (2025-26 Entry) | Mathematical Institute
Welcome to Oxford and what we hope is a memorable time studying Mathematics and Philosophy. You may reasonably expect the next three or four years of study to be unlike any others in your lifetime and we hope you make the most of the opportunity that they represent. If embraced, the challenges the study of Mathematics and Philosophy offer will mean a fruitful and enjoyable time at the University and you will be able to look back appreciatively at how far you have progressed in your technical and analytical skills, your presentation and argumentation. Oxford only offers joint degrees involving subjects that lend reflection to one another in a beneficial, complementary manner. Logic and Set Theory are obvious examples where this is a natural overlap of mathematical and philosophical interest. You may see this overlap extend into algebra, geometry, analysis, probability, physics and beyond, depending on your choices, and hopefully you will come to more generally appreciate the benefits of