| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-26 | - |
| 2025-10-01 | - |
Program Overview
The MMath Mathematics degree at Loughborough University provides a comprehensive study of core mathematical concepts, equipping students with analytical, logical, and numerical skills. The program offers a balance of pure and applied mathematics, with a focus on research skills development through a year-long project in the final year. Graduates are highly sought after in various industries, including finance, technology, and research.
Program Outline
Mathematics is an exciting subject which is not only fascinating to study in its own right but also underpins a great variety of endeavours such as science, commerce and industry. A maths degree is actively sought by employers and opens many doors to subsequent employment and further study. Its study gives students the numerical abilities, logical thinking and analytical skills that are crucial to the success of diverse organisations within commerce, banking and finance, management an industry. Through innovative teaching we equip our students with these skills while also opening up the many facets of this rich and stimulating discipline. Over the first two years of the MMath Mathematics degree, guided by the expertise of Loughborough's academic staff, you will gain broad coverage of the core aspects of mathematics, including analysis, linear algebra, geometry, probability and statistics, complex variables, mechanics and calculus of variations. In the final two years you will choose modules from a range of options in pure and applied mathematics and statistics, as well as developing your research skills by undertaking a year-long project in the final year.
Objectives:
The aims of the MMath Mathematics degree are to:
- Equip students with the numerical abilities, logical thinking and analytical skills that are crucial to the success of diverse organisations within commerce, banking and finance, management an industry.
- Prepare students for a career in research.
Outline:
Year 1:
- Semester 1
- Comp 1: Computing and Numerical Methods
- Analysis 1
- Linear Algebra 1
- Mathematical Thinking
- Intro Prob & Stat
- Semester 2
- Comp 2: Anal Num Methods
- Analysis 2
- Linear Algebra 2
- Geo & Grps
- Maths Methods 1
- (Optional) Intro Ling Prog
Year 2:
- Semester 1
- Analysis 3
- Rings & Polyn
- Math Methods 2
- Probs & Stats
- (Optional) Further Num Methods
- Semester 2
- ODEs & Calc of Vars
- Analyt Dyn
- Elem Top
- Stats Modelling
- (Optional) Uni Lang Prog
- (Optional) App Stat
Year 3:
- Semester 1
- Formal Lang & Theo Comp
- Intro Alg Geom
- Num Theo
- Intro Dyn Sys
- (Optional) Asympth Meth
- Semester 2
- Galois Th
- Med Stat
- Stats Large Data
- St & Maths Ed
- (Optional) Fin Maths (Optional) Fin Analy Num Meth
Final Year:
- Semester 1
- MMath Project
- Galois Th
- (Optional) Lie Grps & Lie Alg
- (Optional) Geom Struc on Manifolds
- Semester 2
- MMath Project
- (Optional) Rep Th
- (Optional) Linear Diff Eq
- (Optional) Vib & Waves
- (Optional) Elliptic Curves
- (Optional) Game Th
- (Optional) Comp Methods in Finance
- (Optional) Math Bio
- (Optional) Uni Lang Prog
Assessment:
A variety of assessment methods are used on this course. Depending on the nature of the material, some modules are assessed by a mixture of coursework and examination (e.g. 25% coursework and 75% examination), whilst other modules are assessed 100% by coursework or 100% by examination.
Teaching:
A variety of study methods are used on this course. Coursework is based on a variety of tasks including individual essays, projects, group work and presentations. In addition, lectures are delivered, seminars held, and tutorials provided. Independent study is also encouraged and encouraged, and group work is undertaken frequently. Students are given personalized support through supervision meetings. Workshops are also organized, and lectures given.
Careers:
Graduates of the Mathematics MMath degree program are highly sought after by employers, with many going on to successful careers in diverse industries, including:
- Finance
- Banking
- Commerce
- Technology
- Research
- Teaching
- Other:
- The course is also accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and Its Applications (IMA).
- 90% of Mathematical Sciences research impact rated 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' by REF 2021.
- Loughborough is a top 15 university in the UK for Mathematics in the 2023 Guardian University Guide.
- Loughborough is a top 20 university in the UK for Mathematics in the 2023 Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide.
- The department has recently undergone a £4.3 million refurbishment to equip it with dedicated resources for mathematics students.
- Loughborough offers a unique opportunity to study abroad for up to a year on a fully funded scholarship.
University fees and charges can be paid in advance and there are several methods of payment, including online payments and payment by instalment.
UK fees
Full-time course per annum £9,250 Placement year Approx. 20% of the full-time fee
International fees
Full-time course per annum £23,000 Placement year Approx. 20% of the full-time fee Additional costs While the cost of your tuition covers lots of things, it doesn’t cover everything. For instance this course doesn’t cover the cost of any stationary, printing, books or re-assessments which you might need.
