Mathematics

A typical week (Years 1 and 2)

• Around ten lectures and two-three tutorials or classes a week
• Additional practicals in computing (first year) and numerical analysis (if taken)

Around ten lectures and two-three tutorials or classes a week

Additional practicals in computing (first year) and numerical analysis (if taken)

A typical week (Years 3 and 4)

• Six-ten lectures and two-four classes each week, depending on options taken
• Compulsory dissertation in the fourth year

Six-ten lectures and two-four classes each week, depending on options taken

Compulsory dissertation in the fourth year

Tutorials are usually 2-4 students and a tutor. Class sizes may vary depending on the options you choose. There would usually be around 8-12 students though classes for some of the more popular papers may be larger. Most tutorials, classes, and lectures are delivered by staff who are tutors in their subject. Many are world-leading experts with years of experience in teaching and research. Some teaching may also be delivered by postgraduate students who are usually studying at doctorate level. To find out more about how our teaching year is structured, visit our Academic Year page.

Academic YearCourse structure

There are two Mathematics degrees, the three-year BA and the four-year MMath. Decisions regarding continuation to the fourth year do not have to be made until the third year. The first year consists of core courses in pure and applied mathematics (including statistics). Options start in the second year, with the third and fourth years offering a large variety of courses, including options from outside mathematics.

YEAR 1

COURSES

Compulsory Year 1 includes:

• Algebra
• Analysis
• Probability and statistics
• Geometry and dynamics
• Multivariate calculus and mathematical models

ASSESSMENT

First University examinations: five compulsory papers; Computational mathematics projects

YEAR 2

COURSES

• Compulsory core:
  • Algebra
  • Complex analysis
  • Metric spaces
  • Differential equations
• Selection from topics including: Algebra; Number theory; Analysis; Applied analysis; Geometry; Topology; Fluid dynamics; Probability; Statistics; Numerical analysis; Graph theory; Special relativity; Quantum theory

ASSESSMENT

Final University examinations, Part A: three core papers and six or seven optional papers

YEARS 3 AND 4

COURSES

• Large variety, ranging across: Algebra; Applied and numerical analysis; Algebraic and differential geometry; Algebraic and analytic topology; Logic and set theory; Number theory; Applied probability; Statistics; Theoretical and statistical mechanics; Mathematical physics; Mathematical biology; Mathematical geoscience; Networks; Combinatorics; Information theory; Actuarial mathematics; Undergraduate ambassadors scheme; Mathematical philosophy; Computer Science options; History of mathematics
• A dissertation in Year 4 is compulsory

The options listed above are illustrative and may change. A full list of current options is available on the Maths website.

ASSESSMENT

Year 3: Final University examinations, Part B: eight papers or equivalent

Year 4: Final University examinations, Part C: eight, nine or ten papers or equivalent, including a dissertation

Classification on Parts A and B: currently a 2:1 over Parts A and B, as well as a 2:1 in Part B alone, is required to progress to Part C.

YEAR 1

COURSES

Compulsory Year 1 includes:

• Algebra
• Analysis
• Probability and statistics
• Geometry and dynamics
• Multivariate calculus and mathematical models

ASSESSMENT

First University examinations: five compulsory papers; Computational mathematics projects

YEAR 2

COURSES

• Compulsory core:
  • Algebra
  • Complex analysis
  • Metric spaces
  • Differential equations
• Selection from topics including: Algebra; Number theory; Analysis; Applied analysis; Geometry; Topology; Fluid dynamics; Probability; Statistics; Numerical analysis; Graph theory; Special relativity; Quantum theory

ASSESSMENT

Final University examinations, Part A: three core papers and six or seven optional papers

YEARS 3 AND 4

COURSES

• Large variety, ranging across: Algebra; Applied and numerical analysis; Algebraic and differential geometry; Algebraic and analytic topology; Logic and set theory; Number theory; Applied probability; Statistics; Theoretical and statistical mechanics; Mathematical physics; Mathematical biology; Mathematical geoscience; Networks; Combinatorics; Information theory; Actuarial mathematics; Undergraduate ambassadors scheme; Mathematical philosophy; Computer Science options; History of mathematics
• A dissertation in Year 4 is compulsory

The options listed above are illustrative and may change. A full list of current options is available on the Maths website.

ASSESSMENT

Year 3: Final University examinations, Part B: eight papers or equivalent

Year 4: Final University examinations, Part C: eight, nine or ten papers or equivalent, including a dissertation

Classification on Parts A and B: currently a 2:1 over Parts A and B, as well as a 2:1 in Part B alone, is required to progress to Part C.

YEAR 1YEAR 1YEAR 1

COURSES

Compulsory Year 1 includes:

• Algebra
• Analysis
• Probability and statistics
• Geometry and dynamics
• Multivariate calculus and mathematical models

ASSESSMENT

First University examinations: five compulsory papers; Computational mathematics projects

COURSES

Compulsory Year 1 includes:

• Algebra
• Analysis
• Probability and statistics
• Geometry and dynamics
• Multivariate calculus and mathematical models

COURSES

COURSES

• Algebra
• Analysis
• Probability and statistics
• Geometry and dynamics
• Multivariate calculus and mathematical models

Algebra

Analysis

Probability and statistics

Geometry and dynamics

Multivariate calculus and mathematical models

ASSESSMENT

First University examinations: five compulsory papers; Computational mathematics projects

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

First University examinations: five compulsory papers; Computational mathematics projects

YEAR 2YEAR 2YEAR 2

COURSES

• Compulsory core:
  • Algebra
  • Complex analysis
  • Metric spaces
  • Differential equations
• Selection from topics including: Algebra; Number theory; Analysis; Applied analysis; Geometry; Topology; Fluid dynamics; Probability; Statistics; Numerical analysis; Graph theory; Special relativity; Quantum theory

ASSESSMENT

Final University examinations, Part A: three core papers and six or seven optional papers

COURSES

• Compulsory core:
  • Algebra
  • Complex analysis
  • Metric spaces
  • Differential equations
• Selection from topics including: Algebra; Number theory; Analysis; Applied analysis; Geometry; Topology; Fluid dynamics; Probability; Statistics; Numerical analysis; Graph theory; Special relativity; Quantum theory

COURSES

COURSES

• Compulsory core:
  • Algebra
  • Complex analysis
  • Metric spaces
  • Differential equations
• Selection from topics including: Algebra; Number theory; Analysis; Applied analysis; Geometry; Topology; Fluid dynamics; Probability; Statistics; Numerical analysis; Graph theory; Special relativity; Quantum theory

Compulsory core:

• Algebra
• Complex analysis
• Metric spaces
• Differential equations

• Algebra
• Complex analysis
• Metric spaces
• Differential equations

Algebra

Complex analysis

Metric spaces

Differential equations

Selection from topics including: Algebra; Number theory; Analysis; Applied analysis; Geometry; Topology; Fluid dynamics; Probability; Statistics; Numerical analysis; Graph theory; Special relativity; Quantum theory

ASSESSMENT

Final University examinations, Part A: three core papers and six or seven optional papers

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

Final University examinations, Part A: three core papers and six or seven optional papers

YEARS 3 AND 4YEARS 3 AND 4YEARS 3 AND 4

COURSES

• Large variety, ranging across: Algebra; Applied and numerical analysis; Algebraic and differential geometry; Algebraic and analytic topology; Logic and set theory; Number theory; Applied probability; Statistics; Theoretical and statistical mechanics; Mathematical physics; Mathematical biology; Mathematical geoscience; Networks; Combinatorics; Information theory; Actuarial mathematics; Undergraduate ambassadors scheme; Mathematical philosophy; Computer Science options; History of mathematics
• A dissertation in Year 4 is compulsory

The options listed above are illustrative and may change. A full list of current options is available on the Maths website.

ASSESSMENT

Year 3: Final University examinations, Part B: eight papers or equivalent

Year 4: Final University examinations, Part C: eight, nine or ten papers or equivalent, including a dissertation

Classification on Parts A and B: currently a 2:1 over Parts A and B, as well as a 2:1 in Part B alone, is required to progress to Part C.

COURSES

• Large variety, ranging across: Algebra; Applied and numerical analysis; Algebraic and differential geometry; Algebraic and analytic topology; Logic and set theory; Number theory; Applied probability; Statistics; Theoretical and statistical mechanics; Mathematical physics; Mathematical biology; Mathematical geoscience; Networks; Combinatorics; Information theory; Actuarial mathematics; Undergraduate ambassadors scheme; Mathematical philosophy; Computer Science options; History of mathematics
• A dissertation in Year 4 is compulsory

The options listed above are illustrative and may change. A full list of current options is available on the Maths website.

COURSES

COURSES

• Large variety, ranging across: Algebra; Applied and numerical analysis; Algebraic and differential geometry; Algebraic and analytic topology; Logic and set theory; Number theory; Applied probability; Statistics; Theoretical and statistical mechanics; Mathematical physics; Mathematical biology; Mathematical geoscience; Networks; Combinatorics; Information theory; Actuarial mathematics; Undergraduate ambassadors scheme; Mathematical philosophy; Computer Science options; History of mathematics
• A dissertation in Year 4 is compulsory

Large variety, ranging across: Algebra; Applied and numerical analysis; Algebraic and differential geometry; Algebraic and analytic topology; Logic and set theory; Number theory; Applied probability; Statistics; Theoretical and statistical mechanics; Mathematical physics; Mathematical biology; Mathematical geoscience; Networks; Combinatorics; Information theory; Actuarial mathematics; Undergraduate ambassadors scheme; Mathematical philosophy; Computer Science options; History of mathematics

A dissertation in Year 4 is compulsory

The options listed above are illustrative and may change. A full list of current options is available on the Maths website.

The options listed above are illustrative and may change. A full list of current options is available on the Maths website.Maths website.

ASSESSMENT

Year 3: Final University examinations, Part B: eight papers or equivalent

Year 4: Final University examinations, Part C: eight, nine or ten papers or equivalent, including a dissertation

Classification on Parts A and B: currently a 2:1 over Parts A and B, as well as a 2:1 in Part B alone, is required to progress to Part C.

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

Year 3: Final University examinations, Part B: eight papers or equivalent

Year 4: Final University examinations, Part C: eight, nine or ten papers or equivalent, including a dissertation

Classification on Parts A and B: currently a 2:1 over Parts A and B, as well as a 2:1 in Part B alone, is required to progress to Part C.

MMathPhys Year 4
The Physics and Mathematics Departments jointly offer an integrated master’s level course in Mathematical and Theoretical Physics. Mathematics students are able to apply for transfer to a fourth year studying entirely mathematical and theoretical physics, completing their degree with an MMathPhys. The course offers research-level training in: Particle physics, Condensed matter physics, Astrophysics, Plasma physics and Continuous media.
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MMathPhys Year 4


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The content and format of this course may change in some circumstances. Read further information about potential course changes.

The content and format of this course may change in some circumstances. Read further information about potential course changes.

The content and format of this course may change in some circumstances. Read further information about potential course changes.

The content and format of this course may change in some circumstances. Read further information about potential course changes.

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