BSc (Hons) Mathematics

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Why choose this course?

Find out what it's like doing a maths degree

On this single honours maths degree you'll develop your knowledge of techniques and mathematical methods and apply them to real industrial problems.
We've been approved by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, making you eligible for associate membership and starting your journey towards Chartered Mathematician (C.Math) status.
A maths degree gives you a head start for any career - from engineering to banking.
We've got links with locally based international companies so you'll get experience of applying your learning to real-life situations.
Our friendly and supportive lecturers make learning maths fun!

About the course

On this course you'll develop your knowledge and understanding of concepts in mathematics, statistics and operational research. You'll also explore how maths can be applied to the modern world of business.

You'll develop analytical problem solving skills, communication skills and IT skills, working independently and as a member of a team. Often this will be in real-life scenarios through our local business links. Employer links are integral to the learning experience on this programme. Industrial support for the Mathematics Group Project enables you to experience working as a professional mathematician on a real complex problem specified by industrial managers. These links provide opportunities for discussion and feedback both on this module and other aspects of your programme of study.

The course has an optional work placement year. Our students often say this is the most rewarding part of the course. It's an opportunity to work alongside professionals in your chosen subject area and see at first hand how the knowledge and skills you've learnt are put in to practice. Our Placements Officer will help you find a position and support you throughout the placement period. As more and more employers are now asking for work experience, a CV with placement experience on it will really stand out when you're applying for your first job as a graduate.

A significant component of the final year is a project undertaken as Independent Study. This is a key element of your course and provides a unique opportunity to develop your own particular personal interests. You'll be guided throughout your project by an Independent Study Supervisor.

If you are working part time while studying - in an appropriate environment such as the application of analytical skills to business or engineering problems, you are encouraged to gain recognition of this learning by including up to three Negotiated Modules in to your programme of study. Contact the Programme Leader for more information.

Find out more about what subjects and modules you'll be studying...

Your career

Richard Willers works at the London Stock Exchange. See Richard's video interview.

Our maths graduates get great jobs. Recent graduates have gone on to work in the London Stock Exchange, as a crime pattern analyst with the Police and as a statistician in the Civil Service.
Many graduates from the course enter the teaching profession, frequently enjoying rapid promotion. You can continue your studies with a postgraduate course in education (PGCE).
Watch graduate interviews and see where your degree could take you.

What our students say

Nick now works as a Solutions Analyst at Experian in Nottingham. Read Nick's full interview.

"My favourite aspects were projects invloving optimisation and simulation related to actual problems faced in industry and commerce. In my first week of work as a Solutions Analyst at Experian I must have used a dozen different aspects learned from the course."
Nick Morris

Read Nicks full interview

Work placements

There is an optional work placement within the course.

Anything else?

Professsional accreditation

Our Mathematics courses are approved by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA), which means you'll be accepted for associate membership upon graduation. This is the first step to becoming a Chartered Mathematician (C.Math). You'll also be invited to events run by the East Midlands branch of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications.

External examiners make sure what we are teaching is up to date and relevant on our maths degrees. Here are some of their comments:

'The programmes are very well designed and it is very pleasing to see both new modules and existing modules updated to reflect current practical themes in the subject area. The subject team should be commended for the thought and effort they put into programme design.'

'The programme is coherent and relevant and reflects the benchmark statements for Mathematics, Statistics and Operational Research. I found the subject material, particularly in modules concerned with Mathematical Modelling and Current Issues in Mathematics, to be innovative and well chosen to stimulate the interest and enthusiasm of the students.'

'A wide range of assessment methods are used across all years, which is entirely appropriate given the nature of the material within the programmes.'

'The excellent use of real industrial problems, particularly in some coursework assignments. [Examination papers] were all appropriate given the module level and content. All assignments included excellent detailed descriptions for students explaining what was required to achieve specific grades.'

Learning through work

If you are working part time while studying - in an appropriate environment such as the application of analytical skills to business or engineering problems - you are encouraged to gain recognition of this learning by including up to three Negotiated Modules in to your programme of study.

A Negotiated Module is individually planned and structured between yourself, your tutor and your programme leader. Online support and the Learning Through Work (LTW) framework enables work-based learning to be evidenced and so have the potential to be recognised and accredited towards an award.

Start dates

If you're from the UK or EU you can apply to study this course in:

September 2012

If you're from a country outside the EU you can apply to study this course full time in:

September 2012

UCAS code

G120

Fees

This is a classroom based course.

UK/EU students

Full time: £6,995 (each year)

International students

Full time: £9,700 (each year)

*These fees apply if you're starting this course between September 2012 and August 2013. We recommend you check fee details with us though, as they can change. Costs can increase each year.