TMUA, MAT, and STEP
Our Examinations
If you are applying to study any Undergraduate Mathematics course at the University of Warwick we strongly encourage you to sit one of the following papers - TMUA, MAT, or STEP.
These tests will help you develop your problem solving skills and deepen your understanding of mathematics. However, please don’t worry if things don’t go as well as you’d hoped for when you take the test; we ignore low marks, and you can still earn a place to study with us just through your academic grades – more details can be found on our offer page.
Test of Mathematics for University Admissions
(TMUA)
The TMUA is two and a half hours long, and is split into two parts: applications of mathematical knowledge, and mathematical reasoning. For each paper you have 75 minutes to answer 20 multiple choice questions. This exam runs in October and January, and you can choose when you would prefer to sit it.
More detailed information about TMUA will be published in Spring 2024 - we will link to it here as soon as it is available.
Mathematics Admissions Test
(MAT)
Set by the University of Oxford, the Mathematics Admissions Test (MAT) is a subject-specific admissions test lasting 2 hours and 30 minutes and sat under timed conditions. It takes place in October or early November.
The MAT is a hybrid test - with computer-based questions and a paper answer booklet. You will need to take this test at an authorised test centre which, in most cases, will be your school or college.
Sixth Term Examination Paper
(STEP)
Set by Cambridge Assessment Admissions Testing, STEP consists of up to two 3-hour paper-based examinations: STEP 2 and STEP 3. Candidates are usually required to sit either one or two of the examinations, and they take place in June.
If STEP is part of the offer you receive from us then we are happy to accept either of these two STEP papers and you may attempt whichever you like.
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Recommended Reading
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We've compiled a list of suggested reading to introduce you to University mathematics.
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