Program Overview
This 3-year Mathematics (Hons) program equips students with a strong foundation in core mathematics and analytical skills, emphasizing practical applications like financial mathematics and mathematical biology. With a focus on individual support, students gain proficiency in industry-standard software and have opportunities for internships or work-study experiences, preparing them for careers in STEM and beyond. The program boasts accolades such as Institute of Mathematics and its Applications accreditation and a Silver rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This program is a 3-year full-time Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Mathematics. It aims to equip students with a strong foundation in core mathematics and develop their analytical and modeling skills. The program emphasizes the application of mathematics to real-world problems, with a focus on areas like mathematical biology, cryptography, probability, financial mathematics, and partial differential equations. Students will gain experience using industry-standard software such as MATLAB, Python, and R. The program also fosters a close-knit community with dedicated lecturers and academic advisors who provide individual support.
Outline:
- Year 1:
- Autumn Teaching:
- Analysis 1
- Discrete Mathematics
- Fundamentals of Mathematics
- Linear Algebra 1
- Spring Teaching:
- Analysis 2
- Computational Mathematics
- Linear Algebra 2
- Number Theory
- Year 2:
- Autumn Teaching:
- Algebra
- Calculus of Several Variables
- Introduction to Probability
- Ordinary Differential Equations
- Spring Teaching:
- Differential Equations with Modelling
- Numerical Analysis
- Probability and Statistics
- Real Analysis
- Year 3:
- Core Modules:
- Students take core modules that provide a solid grounding in their chosen subject.
- Optional Modules:
- Students choose options to broaden their horizons and tailor their course to their interests.
- Options include:
- Advanced Numerical Analysis (L.6)
- Communicating STEM
- Computing for Data Analytics and Finance (L6)
- E-Business and E-Commerce Systems
- Financial Mathematics (L.6)
- Functional Analysis (L.6)
- Introduction to Mathematical Biology
- Linear Statistical Models (L6)
- Mathematical Research Project Autumn
- Measure Theory with Applications (L.6)
- Partial Differential Equations
- Probability Models (L6)
- Topology and Advanced Analysis (L6)
- Continuum Mechanics (L6)
- Cryptography (L.6)
- Dynamical Systems
- Machine Learning and Statistics for Health (L6)
- Mathematical Research Project
- Monte Carlo Simulations (L6)
- Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations (L.6)
- Perturbation theory and calculus of variations
- Random processes (L.6)
- Researching STEM
- Statistical Inference (L.6)
- Optional Placement:
- Students can apply for an optional placement to gain experience and increase their employability.
- Recent students have gone on placements at:
- Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Ltd
- HEFCE
- SEPnet Employer Programme:
- The program offers eight-week funded summer placements for students.
Teaching:
- The program emphasizes a close-knit community with dedicated lecturers and academic advisors who provide individual support.
- Students will gain experience using industry-standard software such as MATLAB, Python, and R.
Careers:
- Graduates go onto a range of careers in finance and accounting, digital media, teaching, engineering, and healthcare.
- The program provides students with the necessary skills and experience to secure employment or further studies with some of the world’s leading institutions.
- The Department offers a wide range of paid work opportunities, including teaching and research opportunities in the summer, and outreach roles throughout the year.
- The Careers and Entrepreneurship team can help students find part-time work while they study.
Other:
- The program is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications.
- The program meets the educational requirements of the Chartered Mathematician designation.
- The program is part of the SEPnet (South East Physics Network) consortium, which gives students links to universities and industries across the region.
- The program is rated Silver by the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023.
