Mathematics BSc

Bachelor's degree

In Currie

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Currie (Scotland)

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Home Undergraduate Mathematics Mathematics BScMathematics BSc How to apply »UCAS codeG100QualificationBScDurationUp to 4 yearsStudy locationEdinburghDelivery typeFull-timeOverviewProgramme contentEmployabilityEntry requirementsFees & scholarshipsOverviewThe Course Mathematics is a fundamental way of thinking about the world and this programme equips budding mathematicians with the technical skills necessary to carve out a successful career. The programme covers basic knowledge and recent developments in research and develops advanced mathematical and statistical skills together with an understanding of their application to the formulation and solution of real-world problems. In essence, the programme combines specialist mathematical knowledge with crucial transferable skills. Teaching excellence and student satisfaction 95% of our 2015 graduates reported in the National Student Survey that they were satisfied overall with their course.  Show key dataProgramme contentYear 1 The core material includes algebra, calculus, statistics and problem solving skills. Level 1 has been carefully designed to ease the transition from school to university. You will take the above subjects together with an elective course in each semester. Learning and teaching Scheduled learning:29% Independent study:71% Placement:0% Assessment Written:56% Practical:0% Coursework:44% Year 2 The Level 2 work is consolidated and extended in both pure and applied mathematics. A choice between optional courses in computer science and probability and statistics is available. Learning and teaching Scheduled learning:30% Independent study:70% Placement:0% Assessment Written:77% Practical:0% Coursework:23% Year 3 A combination of core and optional courses develops mathematical skills and knowledge and introduces the ideas used at the forefront of modern mathematics. Subjects include: analysis, abstract algebra, discrete mathematics, numerical...

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Currie (Midlothian/Edinburghshire)
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Edinburgh Campus, Riccarton, EH14 4AS

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Subjects

  • IT
  • GCSE Mathematics
  • Mathematics
  • Skills and Training
  • Teaching
  • Statistics
  • Learning Teaching
  • Algebra
  • Problem Solving
  • Probability
  • Calculus
  • School
  • University

Course programme

Year 1

The core material includes algebra, calculus, statistics and problem solving skills. Level 1 has been carefully designed to ease the transition from school to university. You will take the above subjects together with an elective course in each semester.

Learning and teaching
  • Scheduled learning:29%
  • Independent study:71%
  • Placement:0%
Assessment
  • Written:56%
  • Practical:0%
  • Coursework:44%

Year 2

The Level 2 work is consolidated and extended in both pure and applied mathematics. A choice between optional courses in computer science and probability and statistics is available.

Learning and teaching
  • Scheduled learning:30%
  • Independent study:70%
  • Placement:0%
Assessment
  • Written:77%
  • Practical:0%
  • Coursework:23%

Additional information

OverviewThe Course Mathematics is a fundamental way of thinking about the world and this programme equips budding mathematicians with the technical skills necessary to carve out a successful career. The programme covers basic knowledge and recent developments in research and develops advanced mathematical and statistical skills together with an understanding of their application to the formulation and solution of real-world problems. In essence, the programme combines specialist mathematical knowledge with crucial transferable skills. Teaching excellence and student satisfaction ...

Mathematics BSc

Price on request