Mathematics, BSc Hons (Extended)
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Bachelor's degree
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Duration
4 Years
Topics covered on this extended course include numerical mathematics, problem-solving and mathematical thinking, statistics and the use of mathematical software. If you're interested in teaching, you can apply for the Undergraduate Ambassadors Scheme, which helps you gain valuable classroom experience.
The course includes an initial foundation year, which provides the skills you need to make the most of your degree. In subsequent years, you follow the curriculum of our three-year course. The degree is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, the UK's chartered professional body for mathematicians. In the 2019 Guardian University Guide, our mathematics courses were ranked in the top 10 in the UK.
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About this course
For entry in September 2021, you will require:
64 UCAS points from A-Levels (we also accept UCAS points from alternative Level 3 qualifications including: BTEC Nationals, the International Baccalaureate and Scottish and Irish Highers)
AND YOU WILL ALSO REQUIRE:
GCSE English (Language or Literature) AND GCSE Maths at grade 4/C or above. We also consider equivalent qualifications in English and Maths at Level 2, in place of GCSEs.
What you should know about this course
The BSc Hons Mathematics (Extended) course includes a preparatory year and helps students access degree study in this subject with a lower entry tariff
You will learn to identify and analyse relevant data to solve problems and will acquire IT skills using contemporary mathematical software packages
This course allows you to develop skills such as logical analysis, deduction, mathematical modelling, problem-solving and the appropriate application of mathematical concepts
Overall, you will improve your capacity for independent thinking, interpreting and presenting mathematical findings, translating quantitative information into a qualitative form, while developing your communication skills and your ability to work in teams
Our Mathematical Sciences degrees are ranked 6th in the UK in the 2019 Guardian university league tables for Mathematics and 1st in London for student satisfaction in the Complete University Guide 2019.
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Subjects
- Risk
- Data analysis
- Algorithms
- Teaching
- Ethics
- Mathematics
- Calculus
- Algebra
- Financial
- IT risk
- Communication Training
- Financial Training
- GCSE Mathematics
Course programme
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Software Tools for Academic Practice (15 credits)
- Study Skills (15 credits)
- Academic Writing (15 credits)
- Foundations of Mathematics A (30 credits)
- Foundations of Mathematics B (30 credits)
- Introduction to Ethics and Society (15 credits)
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Mathematical Algorithms and Methods (30 credits)
- Vectors and Matrices (15 credits)
- Mathematical Coding (15 credits)
- Calculus and Mathematical Analysis (30 credits)
- Analysis of Data (15 credits)
- Probability and Randomness (15 credits)
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (30 credits)
- Numerical Mathematics (15 credits)
- Operational Research: Linear Programming (15 credits)
- Simulation and Modelling (15 credits)
- Vector Calculus (15 credits)
- Statistical Data Analysis and Time Series (30 credits)
Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.
- Research Methods and Mathematics Project (30 credits)
- UAS: Mathematics Education and Communication (30 credits)
- Mathematics Work Placement (30 credits)
- Machine Learning (15 credits)
- Actuarial Mathematics and Risk Modelling (15 credits)
- Optimisation Techniques (15 credits)
- Modelling and Analysis of Financial Instruments (15 credits)
- Financial Time Series (15 credits)
- Mathematics for the Life Sciences (15 credits)
- Graph Theory and Applications (15 credits)
- Coding and Cryptography (15 credits)
- Partial Differential Equations (15 credits)
- Linear Models and Statistical Inference (15 credits)
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Mathematics, BSc Hons (Extended)