Mathematics

Bachelor's degree

In London

higher than £ 9000

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    London

Entry requirements
Entry requirements
 
A-level
International Baccalaureate
Access to HE Diploma
Cambridge Pre-U
BTEC Extended Diploma
BTEC Diploma
BTEC Subsidiary Diploma
European Baccalaureate
International Students
Required grades

A*AA

Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A-levels. However, if offered the grade achieved may be taken into account when considering whether or not to accept a candidate who has just fallen short of the conditions of their offer.

Required subjects
Mathematics and Further Mathematics
Preferred subjects
None
Further information and other requirements
A-Level A*AA

Must include at grade A* in Mathematics and Grade A in Further Mathematics.

We will accept Further Mathematics AS-level grade A only if you additionally achieve a 3 in any STEP paper or a Merit in AEA Mathematics.

Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A-levels. However, if offered the grade achieved may be taken into account when considering whether or not to accept a candidate who has just fallen short of the conditions of their offer. 

NOTE: If you are taking linear A levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all science subjects.


Access to HE Diploma

D: 39 credits

M: 6 credits

P: 0 credits



Access to Maths/Maths & Computing Diploma (or similar subject) with 45 Level 3 credits: 39 must be from units awarded at Distinction. Your syllabus must contain pure mathematics. Additionally, you may be asked to obtain either 3 in any two STEP papers or a Distinction in AEA Mathematics, if you do not have A-level equivalent study in Mathematics and/or Further Mathematics.


Cambridge Pre-U  D2 D3 D3

Must include grade D2 in Mathematics and grade D3 in Further Mathematics (full course).
ying the new Maths curriculum...

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Location

Start date

London
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10 Cutcombe Road, SE5 9RJ

Start date

On request

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Subjects

  • Critical Thinking
  • Project
  • Global
  • International
  • Maths
  • Access
  • Statistics
  • Mathematics
  • Calculus
  • Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Finance
  • Systems
  • GCSE Mathematics
  • Probability
  • Linear Algebra

Course programme

Course detail Description

We have been teaching mathematics at King’s throughout our history, and the first Professor of Mathematics was appointed in 1830. Since then we have accomplished many things in central areas of pure mathematics and applied mathematics.

This MSci course contains modules in all branches of mathematics. In pure mathematics, we offer modules in algebra, analysis, geometry and number thoery. In applied mathematics, we offer modules in complex systems, probability, statistics and theoretical physics. During your first year you will follow a set course of modules, but in your later years you will have more freedom to choose modules and tailor your degree to suit your interests.

The MSci covers more ground than the BSc course, allowing you to gain a deeper understanding of the subject, and, in addition, requires you to undertake a substantial project in your fourth year to develop the skills you will need for further research or the world of work.

Teaching

You are expected spend approximately 10 hours work per credit for each module you attend in your degree, e.g. 150 hours work for a 15 credit module. These hours cover every aspect of the module: lectures, tutorials, independent study, coursework and preparation for examinations.

Assessment

The primary method of assessment for this degree is written examination. You may also be assessed by essays, practical examination, oral presentation, reports, class tests and projects. The nature of assessment varies by module.

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Structure

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3
  • Year 4

Year 1

Courses are divided into modules. In each year you will normally take modules totalling 120 credits.

King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on our website for updates.

Required Modules

You are required to take:

  • Calculus I (15 credits)

  • Linear Algebra & Geometry I (15 credits)

  • Sequences & Series (15 credits)

  • Introduction to Algebra (15 credits)

  • Calculus II (15 credits)

  • Linear Algebra & Geometry II (15 credits)

  • Introduction to Dynamical Systems (15 credits)

  • Probability & Statistics I (15 credits)

Optional Modules

In your first year there are no optional modules.

Year 2 Required Modules

You are required to take:

  • Real Analysis (15 credits)

  • Classical Dynamics (15 credits)

  • Groups & Symmetries (15 credits)

  • Applied Differential Equations (15 credits)

  • Complex Analysis (15 credits)

Optional Modules

In addition, you are required to take three options from a range of optional modules that may typically include:

  • Introduction to Number Theory (15 credits)

  • Probability & Statistics II (15 credits)

  • Geometry of Surfaces (15 credits)

  • Statistical Modelling (15 credits)

  • Discrete Mathematics (15 credits)

  • Metric Spaces & Topology (15 credits)

  • Introductory Quantum Theory (15 credits)

Year 3 Required Modules

You are required to take at least four modules froma range of topics that may typically include:

  • Algebraic Topology (15 credits)

  • Special Relativity & Electromagnetism (15 credits)

  • Introductory Quantum Theory (15 credits)

  • Rings & Modules (15 credits)

  • Mathematical Finance I: Discrete Time (15 credits)

  • Fourier Analysis (15 credits)

  • Galois Theory (15 credits)

  • Mathematical Finance II: Continuous Time (15 credits)

Optional Modules

Take sufficient credits to bring your total for the year to 120, from a range of optional modules which may typically include:

  • Mathematical Aspects of Statistical Mechanics (15 credits)

  • Metric Spaces and Topology (15 credits)

  • Numerical & Computational Methods (15 credits)

  • Theory of Complex Networks (15 credits)

  • Introduction to Number Theory (15 credits)

  • Probability & Statistics II (15 credits)

  • University Ambassador Scheme (15 credits)

  • Space-Time Geometry & General Relativity (15 credits)

  • Third Year Project (15 credits)

  • Representation Theory of Finite Groups (15 credits)

  • Mathematical Biology (15 credits)

  • Statistical Modelling (15 credits)

  • Time Series Analysis (15 credits)

  • Statistical Inference (15 credits)

  • Fundamentals of Probability (15 credits)

If you have transferred to the MSci Mathematics with a year abroad pathway and are spending your third year studying abroad you will be taking the above modules in Year 4 when you return to Kings.

Year 4 Required Modules

You are required to take:

  • MSci project (30 credits)

Optional Modules

Take sufficient credits to bring your total for the year to 120, from a range of optional modules which may typically include:

  • Algebraic Topology (15 credits)

  • Advanced Algebra (15 credits)

  • Lie Groups & Lie Algebras (15 credits)

  • Metric & Banach Spaces (15 credits)

  • Manifolds (15 credits)

  • Advanced Quantum Mechanics (15 credits)

  • Quantum Field Theory (15 credits)

  • Probability Theory (15 credits)

  • Equilibrium Analysis of Complex Systems (15 credits)

  • Dynamical Analysis of Complex Systems (15 credits)

  • Elements of Statistical Learning (15 credits)

  • Galois Theory (15 credits)

  • Space Time Geometry & General Relativity (15 credits)

  • Algebraic Number Theory (15 credits)

  • Operator Theory (15 credits)

  • Fourier Analysis (15 credits)

  • Algebraic Geometry (15 credits)

  • String Theory & Branes (15 credits)

  • Advanced General Relativity (15 credits)

  • Supersymmetry (15 credits)

The following specialised award titles are available for students, subject to the combination of modules and topic of project taken in the final year:

  • Algebra

  • Analysis

  • Complex Systems

  • Geometry

  • Theoretical Physics

Mathematics

higher than £ 9000