Admissions Tests (TMUA)

Test of Mathematics for University Admission (TMUA)

The Test of Mathematics for University Admission (TMUA) tests your mathematical thinking and reasoning skills.

TMUA at Warwick

TMUA is used as part of the undergraduate admissions process at Warwick for the following subject areas:

Computer Science

Courses

BSc Computer Science (G400)
MEng Computer Science (G403)
BSc Computer Science with Business Studies (GN42)
BSc Discrete Mathematics (G190)
MEng Discrete Mathematics (G4G3)

Please note TMUA does not form part of the requirements for applicants to:

BEng Computer Systems Engineering (G406) or MEng Computer Systems Engineering (G408)

Guidance for applicants

All applicants applying from September 2024 onwards will be required to take TMUA except for applicants who are eligible for a Contextual Offer – see our Contextual Offers webpage to check your eligibility.

Please note that the eligibility information currently relates to 2023-24 applications and is subject to change for 2024-25.

TMUA scores will be assessed alongside other factors (including GCSEs, Contextual indicators and predicted grades) to determine which applicants receive an offer.
The exact requirement in TMUA will be set once all results have been received. We cannot advise on the TMUA requirement at this stage.

Please note that applicants who do not take TMUA and who are not eligible for a Contextual Offer may not be considered for an offer.

See other entry requirement information for these coursesLink opens in a new window.

Economics

Courses

BSc Economics (L100)
BSc Economics, Politics and International Studies (LLD2)
BSc Economics and Management (LN12)

Guidance for applicants

All applicants applying from September 2024 onwards will be required to take TMUA.
TMUA scores will be assessed alongside other factors (including GCSEs, Contextual indicators and predicted grades) to determine which applicants receive an offer.
The exact requirement in TMUA will be set once all results have been received. We cannot advise on the TMUA requirement at this stage.

Please note that applicants who do not take TMUA may not be considered for an offer.

See other entry requirement information for these coursesLink opens in a new window.

Mathematics

Courses

BSc Mathematics (G100)
MMath Mathematics (G103)

Guidance for applicants

All applicants applying from September 2024 onwards will typically be required to take TMUA except for applicants who are eligible for a Contextual Offer – see our Contextual Offers webpage to check your eligibility. Grade 2 in STEP will be a requirement of offer for applicants who have not taken or who have not achieved the required threshold in TMUA.
Scores in TMUA will be assessed alongside other factors (including GCSEs, Contextual indicators and predicted grades) to determine which applicants receive an offer.
The exact requirement in TMUA will be set once all results have been received. We cannot advise on the TMUA requirement at this stage, but in previous years the level required by the Mathematics Institute has been 6.5.
TMUA results will be used as part of our initial assessment of applications to Undergraduate Mathematics courses. Applicants intending to register for STEP as an alternative to TMUA will then be given the opportunity to notify us of this intention, and any offers made to applicants without TMUA scores will be made conditional upon grade 2 in any STEP paper (alongside A Level, IB, or other Level 3 qualification requirements).

See other entry requirement information for these coursesLink opens in a new window.

Statistics (not essential) - Maths & Statistics, MORSE, Data Science'

Courses

BSc Mathematics and Statistics (GG13)
BSc MMathStat Mathematics and Statistics (GGC3)
BSc Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics (GLN0)
BSc MMorse Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics (G0L0)
BSc Data Science (7G73)
MSci Data Science (G304)

Guidance for applicants

Most of our offers will include the option for applicants to meet our requirements by achieving a specified requirement in an additional Mathematics test: either 5.0 in TMUA, or grade 2 in any STEP.
Applicants who do not take TMUA will not be at a disadvantage, as there will be other ways of meeting our offer either through STEP or through achieving specified grades in Level 3 qualifications such as A level or International Baccalaureate.

See other entry requirement information for these coursesLink opens in a new window.

About TMUA

How to prepare for the TMUA

The focus of the TMUA is on mathematical thinking. It uses mathematics you will have already learned in your school studies, so there is no need to take a preparation course or to do much preparation beyond familiarising yourself with the test format and style of questions.

We recommend that you read the test specification and notes on Logic and Proof, to identify any topics that you might need to revise. See TMUA Registration website for full detailsLink opens in a new window.

Free practice materials are available on Pearson VUE, the test provider’s websiteLink opens in a new window, where you can also find information about the test format, specification and other useful support materials.

Advanced Mathematics Support Programme, AMSP

The Advanced Mathematics Support Programme, AMSP, provides support for students and teachers related to mathematics university admissions tests.

If you are a student, visit the AMSP website for support with the STEP, MAT, and TMUA admissions tests and to access additional resourcesLink opens in a new window.
If you are a teacher, the AMSP offers professional development opportunities to help support students with university admissions testsLink opens in a new window.

The AMSP employs Area Coordinators (ACs) to support schools all across England. Find your nearest ACLink opens in a new window who can give you up-to-date information on any local support available to students and/or teachers.

Test format

The TMUA lasts 2 hours 30 minutes in total. It is divided into two parts:

Part 1: Applications of Mathematical Knowledge

Assesses your ability to apply your knowledge of mathematics in new situations.
20 multiple-choice questions
75 minutes

Part 2: Mathematical Reasoning

Assesses your ability to deal with mathematical reasoning, and simple ideas from elementary logic.
20 multiple-choice questions
75 minutes

You will not be able to use a calculator or dictionary.

There is no pass or fail for TMUA. You should aim to do the best you can.

Your final scores are based on the number of correct answers you give. You do not lose marks for wrong answers, so it's worth attempting all questions.

Test dates

You must register and book a time well in advance of the test taking place.

We will only accept the results from one test in each admissions cycle, but you can choose whether you sit the test in October or January.

There is no advantage to sitting the test in the first or second sitting. However, we strongly encourage you to register for test sitting 1, where possible, to have access to the widest choice of time slots in your chosen location.

Test sitting 2: 8 and 9 January 2025

Registration for the January test sitting opens on Thursday 24 October 2024 and the online test registration closes on 9 December 2024. You will need to phone Pearson VUE Customer Services after the 9 December date. Visit the UAT UK websiteLink opens in a new window for further details.

Please note TMUA results are only valid for one year, and are only accepted when taken within the same academic year in which an applicant submits their UCAS application.

How to register for the TMUA?

You take the TMUA within a Pearson VUE test centre.

You can choose from a global network of test centres in more than 5,500 locations in over 180 countries.

Visit the Pearson VUE websiteLink opens in a new window, where you will be able to:

create an account
find your nearest test centre
book and pay for the test

Further information about test dates, registration and cancellations will be available from May 2024.

Access arrangements

If you normally have access arrangements in your public exams, you can apply for the same arrangements. You will need to submit an application and may need to provide supporting evidence in advance.

If you're planning to take the test in January 2025 (test sitting 2), the test registration for candidates requiring access arrangements is 21 November 2024.

See TMUA Registration website for full detailsLink opens in a new window.

How much does the TMUA cost?

There is an entry fee for the TMUA. The fee for entry to the standard version is:

Tests taken in the UK or the Republic of Ireland: £75
Tests taken outside the UK: £130

You'll need to pay this fee (using a debit/credit card or bursary voucher) when you book your test.

Bursary voucher

UK candidates in financial need can apply for a bursary voucher to book the TMUA free of charge. If you are eligible, you will be provided with a unique bursary voucher code which you can enter on the Pearson VUE website when you book your test. This will allow you to book the test without paying.

If you're planning to take the test in October 2024 (test sitting 1), you will be able to apply for a bursary voucher from 3 June 2024. The deadline to apply for a bursary voucher is the same as the test registration deadline for test window 1 – Monday 16 September 2024.

If you're planning to take the test in January 2025 (test sitting 2), we will confirm the date shortly when applications for the bursary voucher will open for this test sitting.

We will publish more information about the process and the eligibility criteria for the bursary voucher in May 2024.

See TMUA Registration website for full detailsLink opens in a new window.

TMUA for other universities Test results

You will be able to get your results through the Pearson VUE booking portal, approximately six weeks after you take the test.

The results will be automatically shared with us, so you don’t need to send them on.

Please note TMUA results are only valid for one year, and are only accepted when taken within the same academic year in which an applicant submits their UCAS application.

Guidance following release of TMUA Results (November 2024)

Economics

The average score across all students taking TMUA this year is 4.5 (see UAT UK Explanation of ResultsLink opens in a new window), but we expect to make offers to applicants below this level for Economics courses, taking into account overall academic profile including predicted grades. TMUA is only one of the factors we consider when making our decisions, so we would always encourage applicants whose qualifications meet our 'typical offer' requirements to apply.

Computer Science

The average score across all students taking TMUA this year is 4.5 (see UAT UK Explanation of ResultsLink opens in a new window), but we expect to make offers to applicants below this level for Computer Science courses. (Note: TMUA is not required for applicants eligible for a Contextual Offer, or for applicants to BEng/MEng Computer Systems Engineering). We will take into account overall academic profile including predicted grades. TMUA is only one of the factors we consider when making our decisions, so we would always encourage applicants whose qualifications meet our 'typical offer' requirements to apply.

Mathematics

The TMUA requirement will be determined once all applications and results have been received in February. In previous years the requirement was 6.5 in TMUA, which equates to 5.0 in the current scoring system. However, we cannot guarantee to keep to the same level this year, as this is set in relation to the overall cohort of applicants. Predicted grades are also taken into account in our decision-making. Final decisions will be made and released in April and May 2025.

Statistics

The TMUA requirement is 5.0, and is included in most non-contextual offers. Applicants who have achieved this score and above have met this part of their offer. Applicants below this level, or who have not taken TMUA, can meet the offer conditions in other ways (see our Study PagesLink opens in a new window or the conditions of your offer letter for full details). As always, applicants whose achievements fall slightly below our offer conditions will be considered once all qualification results are received in the summer, if there are spaces available on the course.