Mathematics (European Studies)-MMath

The first year consists of four compulsory Mathematics modules:

• Calculus and Probability
• Linear Algebra
• Analysis
• Programming and Dynamics.

There is also a requirement to take an appropriate langauge module.

In previous years, optional modules available included:

• Statistics
• Discrete Mathematics
• Any other available Sciences, Arts and Social Sciences modules.

In the mathematics modules, topics that may be familiar from A-level (or equivalent) are expanded and developed to help you adjust to university life, provide a sound foundation for your Mathematics degree and enable you to make informed choices when picking modules from second year onwards.

In the second year you will choose six Maths modules.

You will take two compulsory modules:

• Complex Analysis
• Analysis in Many Variables.

Plus at least one module from a range which has previously included:

• Statistical Concepts
• Numerical Analysis

Plus two or three choices from a range which has previously included:

• Mathematical Physics
• Algebra
• A combination of two shorter courses on a wide range of mathematical topics – options in recent years have included Elementary Number Theory, Probability, Mathematical Modelling, Geometric Topology, Actuarial Mathematics and Special Relativity & Electromagnetism.

At this stage you can begin to specialise in areas of pure mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics and probability although you can also maintain a wide range of options for the third year.

Unlike the BSc European Studies programme, the year abroad is a replacement of year three in Durham and your marks do contribute towards your degree classification.

Currently, the overseas partner universities in this programme are

• Ruhr-Universitaet Bochum, Germany
• Universite de Fribourg, Switzerland
• Universite de Neuchatel, Switzerland
• Universidad de Salamanca, Spain

The courses at Ruhr-Universitaet are generally given in German, whereas Fribourg and Neuchatel are universities for students with language skills in French. Note that you need to have the appropriate language qualification of a level I module in the language of tuition. Note furthermore that admission to any of our partner Universities via the Erasmus programme is contingent upon admittance by the host institution, availability of places, suitable modules in the corresponding academic year, and renewal of requisite exchange agreements.

In the fourth year you take a double module project, giving you the opportunity to investigate a mathematical topic of interest. You will produce a written report and poster, and give a short presentation. This develops your research and communication skills which are very important for future employment or postgraduate studies. You also choose four taught modules from a wide variety of topics as in year three. Some but not all of these modules follow on from options in year three, allowing you to both advance and broaden your mathematical expertise approaching research level.

We are a part of the SOCRATES/ERASMUS programme which encourages students to study for part of their course in a university of another EU country. We have links with universities where courses are taught in French, German, Italian and Spanish – currently in Berlin, Bochum, Bologna, Chambery, Duisberg, Fribourg, Granada, Mons and Strasbourg. Admission to any of our partner Universities via the Erasmus programme is contingent upon admittance by the host institution, availability of places, suitable modules in the corresponding academic year, and renewal of requisite exchange agreements.

This opportunity is available in the BSc Mathematics (European Studies) and MMath (European Studies) degrees.

Up-to-date details for each programme are available online at /mathematical.sciences/undergraduate/degrees