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BSc ( Hons )/ MMath Mathematics
UCAS code BSc ( Hons ) G100 MMath GG10
Duration BSc ( Hons ) 3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement MMath 4 years full time , 5 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements BSc ( Hons ) A level : ABB – BBC . Tariff points : 112 – 128 points from 3 A levels , or equivalent , including Mathematics . MMath A level : AAA – ABB . Tariff points : 128 – 144 points from 3 A levels , or equivalent , with 40 points from Mathematics .
Accredited course
Institution of Mathematics and its Applications ( IMA )
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What ' s this course about ?
Mathematics has shaped societies for thousands of years . Continue the tradition of unpicking complex mathematical problems that could help monitor the spread of disease , predict the route of a cloud of ash from a volcano and forecast climate change . Study core mathematical topics then shape your degree to your ambitions and interests . You can study a 3-year Bachelor ' s degree ( BSc ) or a 4-year integrated Master ' s degree ( MMath ).
Example placements
● IBM
● Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
● British Telecom
Example topics
● Computational mathematics
● Real and complex analysis
● Nonlinear dynamics
● Algebraic structures and discrete mathematics
● Financial derivative pricing
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● Partial differential equations and their applications
Course highlights
● Delve into topics including deterministic chaos , health research and abstract algebra
● Use advanced mathematical and statistical software such as Mathematica and MATLAB for high-level simulations of complex dynamical processes
● Develop coding skills in programming languages including Python
● Learn to use industrystandard mathematical , statistical and operational research software
● Apply your skills on optional work placements in the community , such as assisting maths teachers in local schools
Future opportunities
Mathematics is more than just number crunching . A degree in mathematics shows that you have the ability to think analytically
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‘ I would say that there are staff members on my course who have gone above and beyond to help me on numerous occasions , and I think the Mathematics department as a whole is very good .'
Mark Howarth
BSc ( Hons ) Graduates in work and / or further study 90 %
HESA Graduate Outcomes survey 2018 / 19
and conveys an intellectual maturity that many employers look for when they hire staff . The demand for mathematics graduates is increasing too . The Council for the Mathematical Sciences predicts that more than seven million people in the UK will need mathematical science skills in 2030 – an increase of 900,000 compared to 2009 .
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BSc ( Hons ) Mathematics for Finance and Management
UCAS code G161
Duration 3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements A level : ABB – BBC . Tariff points : 112 – 128 points from 3 A levels , or equivalent , including Mathematics .
Accredited course
Institution of Mathematics and its Applications ( IMA )
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What ' s this course about ?
Prepare for the fast-paced world of finance , investment analysis , marketing and business management by developing soughtafter skills in data-driven decision-making , operational research and mathematical modelling . Graduate with the confidence to lead on innovative strategies and lead companies to success . Specialise in mathematical analysis and modelling used by finance professionals to track investments and forecast revenue and develop the applied maths skills used by senior management to set financial plans and budgets that keep businesses competitive .
Example placements
● BAE Systems
● JP Morgan
● Natwest Bank
Example topics
● Calculus
● Computational mathematics
● Mathematics for finance
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● Applications of mathematics and graduate skills
● Corporate financial management
● Advanced decision modelling
Course highlights
● Choose specialist modules that match your interests and career ambitions , such as statistical methods in health research , advanced corporate financial management , astrophysics and decision modelling
● Learn to use industrystandard mathematical , statistical and operational research software
● Get access to our Bloomberg Suite , set up to simulate the system used by 250,000 international finance professionals to monitor and analyse realtime financial market data
● Apply your skills on optional work placements in the community
Future opportunities
A degree in mathematics shows that you can think
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‘ As well as a firm grounding in university mathematics , this degree will introduce you to the high-level mathematics used in the financial sector to price financial products , and the sophisticated analysis used to inform decisions throughout the business world . ’
Thomas Waters , Course Leader
Graduates in work and / or further study 100 %
HESA Graduate Outcomes survey 2018 / 19
analytically in many different areas of business and conveys an intellectual maturity that many employers look for when they hire staff . You ' ll graduate with the skills and understanding to work in many related areas , including statistics , finance , mathematical modelling , teaching , government research and marketing .
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‘ There is a ridiculous amount of support available . Teachers are always willing to help , be it via email or in person . There ' s even a Maths Café which provides help every day at a set time . ’
Jonson Chan MMath Mathematics
Find out more about MMath Mathematics above .
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BSc ( Hons ) Mathematics with Statistics
UCAS code GG13
Duration 3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements A level : ABB – BBC . Tariff points : 112 – 128 points from 3 A levels , or equivalent , including Mathematics or Statistics .
Accredited course
Institution of Mathematics and its Applications ( IMA )
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What ' s this course about ?
Mathematics and statistics underpin processes that keep society functioning . Clinical trials analysing life-threatening illnesses , supermarkets managing their product buying and distribution , and insurance companies assessing their exposure to risks , all use sophisticated statistical models . You ' ll build the analytical abilities you need to make sense of the vast amount of data available to organisations so they can make faster , smarter decisions .
Example placements
● Office for National Statistics
● Rolls-Royce Motor Cars
● BMW
Example topics
● Statistical theory and methods
● Statistics methods in health research and social science
● Mathematics for finance
● Applications of mathematics and graduate skills
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● Stochastic processes
● Statistical learning
Course highlights
● Develop your knowledge of fundamental topics such as mathematical models , statistical theory and methods , operational research and quantitative supply chain management
● Study in our High Performance Computing Laboratory , our most powerful hardware for working with big data
● Learn to use industrystandard mathematical , statistical and operational research software
● Apply your skills on optional work placements in the community , such as assisting maths teachers in local schools
● Learn from renowned researchers such as Dr Jamie Foster , who ' s calculated the formula to the perfect cup of coffee by modelling the brewing process – an efficient
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‘ The lecturers genuinely care about your progress and there is so much support . I felt like I could email any of my lecturers and they would invite me to sit down in their office and go through it patiently when needed .'
Amber Burton
solution that could reduce waste and make the process more sustainable
Future opportunities
A degree in mathematics shows that you have the ability to think analytically and conveys an intellectual maturity that many employers look for when they hire staff . At the end of the course you ' ll have taken the first steps towards becoming a chartered mathematician , and be set for a career in industries such as government research , finance , healthcare and marketing .
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