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Mathematics (Joint Honours)

Why choose this course?

  • Combine Mathematics with one or two other subjects for this Joint Honours degree, such as Accounting, Business Management, English, or Human Resource Management.
  • We've got quality ratings of "excellent" in the key areas of teaching mathematics, student support and learning resources.
  • A Maths degree gives you excellent employment prospects.Our staff are friendly and approachable.
  • Study in a safe and pleasant environment.
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UCAS code: Y002

Start date: September 2012

Course length: Full time - 3 years, or 4 with optional placement year. Also available part time

Campus: Kedleston Road site, Derby Campus

This course is available to international students

About this course

If you don't want to specialise in just one area, want to impress employers with your CV, want a mix of skills to move your career on and enjoy two or three of your A level subjects equally, a Joint Honours degree could be for you.

You can study Mathematics as either a minor or joint element of your Joint Honours degree.

The Mathematics pathways offer you the opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding of concepts in mathematics, statistics and operational research, and enable you to explore the use of maths within 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. Our links with locally based international companies means you can work with them, integrating and applying your knowledge to practical real life situations.

Our friendly and supportive "drop in" mathematics clinics are also there to help you: "I would like to thank you for all your help during the last two semesters in the maths clinics, the time and day have been very helpful to me as all my other lectures and tutorials are on the opposite days, being able to come on a Wednesday afternoon has been a god send, please pass on my thanks to everyone who helps you in the clinics."

What can I combine this programme with?

What you will cover

Stage one

If you're on the major or joint pathway you should choose three or four modules including Calculus and Patterns of Problem Solving.

If you're on the minor pathway you should choose at least two modules including Calculus.

  • Patterns of Problem Solving
  • Analysis and Algebra
  • Statistical Methods 1
  • Physical Modelling
  • Mathematical Software
  • Calculus

Stage two

If you are on the major or joint pathway you should choose three or four modules including Mathematical Methods, Operational Research and Mathematical Group Project. 

If you are on the minor pathway you should choose Operational Research and any other modules, from:

  • Statistical Methods 2
  • Linear Algebra
  • Mathematical Group Project
  • Mathematical Methods
  • Mathematical Modelling
  • Operational Research

Stage three - Optional placement year

Final stage

If you're on the major or joint pathway you should choose at least three modules, and if you're on the minor pathway choose two modules, from:

  • Research Methods  and Independent Studies in Mathematics - double module
  • Process Modelling
  • Modelling with Differential Equations
  • Mathematical Programming Techniques
  • Optimisation Techniques

Entry requirements

Our entry requirements are usually 260-300 UCAS points from A levels including Grade C at Mathematics, or equivalent qualifications, such as a BTEC National Diploma, Scottish Highers etc. If you've completed an Access/Foundation course, we also accept these qualifications.

The UCAS tariff points are a guide - we'll also consider all the information that you've included in your application. We'll also want to see that you're enthusiastic and motivated to take this course and that you have the potential to benefit from coming to university.

Fees and finance

Fees for 2013/14

This is a classroom based course.

UK/EU students

Full time:

  • If you combine this subject with another classroom based subject or a resource intensive subject it will cost £7,700 per year.
  • If you combine this subject with a specialist subject it will cost £8,250 per year.

We'll be announcing our part time and international fees for 2013/14 later in the year.

*These fees apply if you're starting this course between September 2013 and August 2014. We recommend you check fee details with us though, as they can change. Costs can increase each year.

Careers and employability

Our maths graduates get great jobs!

With a degree in Mathematics you'll have a wide range of career opportunities open to you. Our graduates have gone on to work in companies such as IBM,  Microsoft, Rolls-Royce PLC and on the London Stock Exchange.  Many go into teaching and lecturing while others continue their studies through postgraduate research and masters courses.

Watch our graduate interviews and see where your degree could take you.

What our students say

"The Maths lecturers are really enthusiastic about what they're teaching and have a remarkable ability to relate the subject to everyday life - which really helps you to understand the concepts being taught."

Nick Morris

Where will I study?

Kedleston Road site, Derby Campus

Contact details

For any questions about your application, contact our Admissions Team:

E: askadmissions@derby.ac.uk
T: 01332 592012

Take a look at the programme specification for this course

  • Kedleston Road site

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