BSc (Hons) Mathematics

Year 1

In Year 1 you'll acquire a solid foundation through mastering calculus, linear algebra, numerical methods and programming, plus probability and statistical inference. New material includes an introduction to logic and methods of proof and the number theory underlying public key cryptography, which you use every time you purchase something online. You'll also study branches of pure mathematics such as group theory and graph theory.

Core modules

• BPIE113 Stage 1 Mathematics Placement Preparation

• MATH1601 Mathematical Reasoning

• MATH1602 Calculus and Analysis

• MATH1603 Linear Algebra and Complex Numbers

• MATH1605 Probability with Applications

• MATH1610 Numerical and Computational Methods

• MATH1611 Geometry and Group Theory

Year 2

In Year 2 you'll expand your knowledge with topics including vector calculus, real and complex analysis, differential equations, transform theory and mathematical statistics. A case studies module introduces operational research, the branch of mathematics developed for better management and decision making, and powerful Monte Carlo methods for simulating complex problems.

Core modules

• BPIE213 Stage 2 Mathematics Placement Preparation

• MATH2601 Advanced Calculus

• MATH2602 Statistical Inference and Regression

• MATH2603 Ordinary Differential Equations

• MATH2604 Mathematical Methods and Applications

• MATH2605 Operational Research and Monte Carlo Methods

• MATH2606 Real and Complex Analysis

You'll have the opportunity to participate in an optional but highly recommended placement year, providing valuable paid professional experience and helping make your CV stand out. Typically students are paid around £17,000 and placement providers have included the Department for Communities and Local Government, Fujitsu, GlaxoSmithKline, Vauxhall Motors, VirginCare, Visteon and Jagex Games Studio.

Optional modules

• BPIE331 Mathematics and Statistics Placement

Final year

The final year focuses on individual and group project modules offering a chance for you to study a topic of your choice in depth. Also you may opt to study a school-based placement module. You’ll additionally have a wide choice of modules which cover a varied range of topics from pure and applied mathematics and operational research, to theoretical physics and statistics.

Optional modules

• MATH3601 Mathematical Sciences in Context

• MATH3603 Professional Experience in Mathematics Education

• MATH3604 Geometry and Algebra

• MATH3605 Partial Differential Equations

• MATH3606 Classical and Quantum Mechanics

• MATH3609 Optimisation, Networks and Graphs

• MATH3611 Electrodynamics and Relativity

• MATH3612 Dynamical Systems

• MATH3613 Data Modelling

• MATH3614 Medical Statistics

• MATH3616 Professional Experience in Industry

• MATH3623 Financial Statistics

• MATH3628 Project

• MATH3629 Fluid Dynamics

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