Mathematics with an International Year BSc

Program Overview

The BSc Mathematics with International Year is a four-year program that provides students with a strong foundation in mathematics and develops their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The program emphasizes independent learning and includes an international year of study, personal development support, and industry connections to prepare students for successful careers in various fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The BSc Mathematics with International Year is a four-year undergraduate program designed to challenge students by providing a broad range of subject areas, developing their critical thinking and independent learning skills. The program aims to equip students with analytical, statistical, and computational skills to formulate, analyze, and solve mathematical problems, and effectively communicate their solutions. A key feature of the program is the opportunity to spend a year studying abroad at one of the University of Birmingham's partner institutions in the USA, Australia, or China. This international experience provides students with a refreshed world-view, lifelong friends, and invaluable memories. The program emphasizes personal development alongside academic studies, offering a curated program to support students' learning and individual goals. It equips them with the skills and qualities needed for a successful career journey.

Outline:

The program is structured over four years, with the first two years providing a foundation in core mathematical concepts and skills. The third year is dedicated to the International Year, where students study abroad at a partner institution. The fourth year offers a choice of modules, allowing students to specialize within mathematics.

Year 1:

• Core Modules:
• Algebra & Combinatorics 1 (20 credits)
• Mathematical Modelling & Problem Solving (10 credits)
• Mathematical Workshops (Autumn) (10 credits)
• Mathematical Workshops (Spring) (10 credits)
• Mechanics (10 credits)
• Probability & Statistics (10 credits)
• Real Analysis (20 credits)
• Sequences and Series (10 credits)
• Vectors, Geometry & Linear Algebra (20 credits)

Year 2:

• Core Modules:
• Linear Algebra & Linear Programming (20 credits)
• Mathematics in Industry (10 credits)
• Multivariable & Vector Analysis (20 credits)
• Numerical Methods & Programming (10 credits)
• Real & Complex Analysis (20 credits)
• Optional Modules:
• Algebra & Combinatorics 2 (20 credits)
• Differential Equations (20 credits)
• Statistics (20 credits)

Year 3 (International Year):

• Students spend their third year at a university of their choice among the University of Birmingham's International Exchange program partners.
• They have the opportunity to take modules in both mathematics and other disciplines.
• A reduced tuition fee applies for the academic year spent abroad.

Year 4:

• Core Modules:
• Research Skills in Mathematics (20 credits)
• Optional Modules:
• Advanced Mathematical Modelling (20 credits)
• Algebra & Combinatorics (20 credits)
• Algebraic and Differential Topology (20 credits)
• Applied Mathematical Analysis (20 credits)
• Applied Statistics (20 credits)
• Combinatorics and Communication Theory (20 credits)
• Continuum Mechanics (20 credits)
• Differential Equations (20 credits)
• Electromagnetism (20 credits)
• Functional and Fourier Analysis (20 credits)
• Game Theory and Multicriteria Decision Making (20 credits)
• Graph Theory (20 credits)
• Group Theory (20 credits)
• Integer Programming and Combinatorial Optimisation (20 credits)
• Mathematical Finance (20 credits)
• Methods in Partial Differential Equations (20 credits)
• Metric Spaces and Topology (20 credits)
• Medical Statistics (20 credits)
• Nonlinear Programming I and Heuristic Optimisation (20 credits)
• Number Theory (20 credits)
• Numerical Methods and Numerical Linear Algebra (20 credits)
• Randomness and Computation (20 credits)
• Statistical Methods in Economics (20 credits)
• Statistics (20 credits)
• Quantum Mechanics (20 credits)

Assessment:

The program utilizes a variety of assessment methods to develop students' skills as rounded mathematicians. These include:

• Exams
• Class tests
• Coursework
• Research projects
Teaching methods include:
• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Support classes
The program also features:

Careers:

Graduates of the BSc Mathematics with International Year program are well-prepared for a variety of careers, including:

• Accountant
• Actuary
• Management Consultant
• Banker
• IT
• Students are assigned personal tutors who provide academic support, help develop transferable skills, and address welfare concerns.
• The Academic Skills Centre offers workshops on note-taking, reading, academic writing, and presentation skills.
• The Academic Writing Advisory Service (AWAS) provides guidance on writing essays and dissertations.
• The University of Birmingham's Careers Network provides tailored careers guidance, exclusive work experience opportunities, mentoring, global internships, and placements.
• The Personal Skills Award (PSA) recognizes extra-curricular activities and provides an accredited employability program.