Mathematics Undergraduate Courses

Mathematics - your questions answered

In the below video, Senior Lecturer, Dr Nicholas Korpelainen, answers some of the most frequently asked questions about Mathematics at the University of Derby. You can also watch exclusive subject content by signing up to Derby on Demand.

• Our courses are accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA), which means you can apply for student membership (and associate membership when you graduate) on your way to full Chartered Mathematician (CMath) status
• Turn theory into practice and make your degree relevant and up to date with our projects set by businesses. Recent assignments have come from Bosch and Bombardier
• We’ll support you throughout your studies with one-to-one time with your lecturers, plus weekly mathematics drop-in clinics
• Broaden your mathematical horizons with a year abroad on the Erasmus+ scheme
• Give yourself a professional edge – our work placements can lead to an extra qualification, the Diploma in Professional Practice

What our Mathematics graduates do

A degree in mathematics opens the doors to lots of different careers. You’ll develop analytical and problem-solving skills that will make you more attractive to employers across a range of sectors.

Career opportunities open to graduates include:

• operational research
• business modelling
• banking
• simulation modelling
• maths modelling
• financial analyst
• academic research
• teaching