Program Overview

Mathematical Sciences - BSc (Hons)

The Mathematical Sciences - BSc (Hons) course is designed for students who love mathematics but may have missed out on formal qualifications. This course will help students develop knowledge and skills in areas of interest, enhancing problem-solving, mathematical reasoning, statistics, research, and IT skills.

Why Study This Course?

This course gives students the chance to build on areas of mathematical science that interest them, offering a wide variety of optional modules. Students can choose from topics such as financial mathematics, coding theory, and algebra and analysis. The course provides a broad knowledge of the fundamentals of mathematics, as well as the skills to apply this knowledge to various contexts.

Course Details

• Course Type: Undergraduate
• Student Type: Full-time or Part-time
• Typical Duration: Three years full-time, four to six years part-time
• Location: Holloway
• UCAS Code: G101

Entry Requirements

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, students should have:

• A minimum of grades CDE in three A levels or BC in at least two A levels (or a minimum of 72 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification)
• GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C/grade 4 or above (or equivalent)

Accelerated Study

If students have relevant qualifications or credit from a similar course, it may be possible to enter this course at an advanced stage rather than beginning in the first year.

Accreditation of Prior Learning

Any university-level qualifications or relevant experience gained prior to starting university could count towards this course at London Met.

English Language Requirements

To study a degree at London Met, students must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language.

Assessment

Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including coursework, problem-solving case studies, essays, exams, group work, and a final dissertation.

Professional Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) for the purpose of meeting in part the educational requirement for chartered status.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this course will have skills in mathematics, statistics, operational research, and IT, making them highly sought after by employers in various sectors. The course is also excellent preparation for postgraduate study.

Course Modules

The modules listed below are for the academic year 2025/26 and represent the course modules at this time. Modules and module details are subject to change over time.

Year 1 Modules

• Data Analysis
• Financial Mathematics
• Graph Theory
• IT for Mathematics
• Logic and Mathematical Techniques
• MAPLE Programming
• Mathematical Proofs

Year 2 Modules

• Algebra
• Differential Equations
• Further Mathematical Techniques
• Project Management
• Computational Mathematics
• Group Theory and Vector Spaces
• Statistical Methods and Modelling Markets

Year 3 Modules

• Academic Independent Study
• Career Development Learning
• Integral and Vector Calculus
• Mathematical Modelling
• Analysis
• Category Theory
• Cryptography and Number Theory
• Error Correcting Codes
• Financial Modelling and Forecasting
• Mathematics of Infinity

Additional Costs

Please note that, in addition to the tuition fee, there may be additional costs for things like equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips, or professional body fees.