Mathematics (Placement Year) : BSc Hons : G102
Bachelor's degree
In Lancaster
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Lancaster
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Duration
4 Years
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Start date
Different dates available
Our Mathematics (Placement Year) degree offers you the chance to apply the knowledge you’ve gained from our comprehensive range of modules in your first two years whilst working full-time in industries from the public and private sectors.
Mathematics forms the foundations of all science and technology and as such is an extensive and rigorous discipline. Our programme reflects this and offers a comprehensive, detailed study through excellent teaching and development opportunities. Maths is difficult to concisely define, but at its core it is the study of change, patterns, quantities, structures and space. This engaging programme, and our reputation for excellence in research, means that you will receive high quality teaching delivered by academics who are leaders in their field. Throughout the three years, you will develop a range of discipline specific skills and gain specialist knowledge that will prepare you for your chosen career.
During your first year, you will build on your previous knowledge and understanding of mathematical methods and concepts. Modules cover a wide range of topics from calculus, probability and statistics to logic, proofs and theorems. As well as developing your technical knowledge and mathematical skills, you will also enhance your data analysis, problem-solving and quantitative reasoning skills. To prepare you for your third year placement, you’ll undertake the Preparation for Placement module which provides guidance on writing your CV, finding a placement and interview techniques.
In the second year, you will further develop your knowledge in analysis, algebra, probability and statistics. You will also be introduced to Computational Mathematics, exploring the theory and application of computation and numerical problem-solving methods. While studying these topics, you will complete our Project Skills module, which provides you with the chance to enhance your research and employment skills through an individual and group project.
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About this course
The versatility of a mathematics and statistics degree opens up a broad range of career options. Your skills in logical thinking, analytical working and problem solving are highly transferable and much sought after by employers. Recent graduates are pursuing career paths as actuaries, analysts, clinical and medical statisticians, software developers, accountants, and teachers. Others remain at Lancaster to study at Masters or PhD level.
Lancaster University is dedicated to ensuring you not only gain a highly reputable degree, you also graduate with the relevant life and work based skills. We are unique in that every student is eligible to participate in The Lancaster Award which offers you the opportunity to complete key activities such as work experience, employability/career development, campus community and social development.
A Level AAA including A level Mathematics or Further Mathematics OR AAB including A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics
IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component.
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Subjects
- Problem Solving
- Data analysis
- Statistics
- Mathematics
- Algebra
- Computational
- Probability
- Convergence and Continuity
- Geometry and Calculus
- Linear Algebra
Course programme
Many of Lancaster's degree programmes are flexible, offering students the opportunity to cover a wide selection of subject areas to complement their main specialism. You will be able to study a range of modules, some examples of which are listed below.
Year 1Core
- Calculus
- Convergence and Continuity
- Discrete Mathematics
- Further Calculus
- Geometry and Calculus
- Integration and Differentiation
- Linear Algebra
- Numbers and Relations
- Placement Preparation
- Probability
- Statistics
Core
- Abstract Algebra
- Complex Analysis
- Computational Mathematics
- Linear Algebra II
- Probability II
- Project Skills
- Real Analysis
- Statistics II
- Work Based Learning Preparation
Core
- Placement Year
Optional
- Bayesian Inference
- Combinatorics
- Differential Equations
- Elliptic Curves
- Financial Mathematics
- Geometry of Curves and Surfaces
- Graph Theory
- Groups and Symmetry
- Hilbert Space
- Lebesgue Integration
- Likelihood Inference
- Linear Systems
- Medical Statistics: study design and data analysis
- Metric Spaces
- Multivariate Statistics in Machine Learning
- Number Theory
- Probability Theory
- Representation Theory of Finite Groups
- Rings Fields and Polynomials
- Statistical Models
- Stochastic Processes
- Time series analysis
Lancaster University offers a range of programmes, some of which follow a structured study programme, and others which offer the chance for you to devise a more flexible programme. We divide academic study into two sections - Part 1 (Year 1) and Part 2 (Year 2, 3 and sometimes 4). For most programmes Part 1 requires you to study 120 credits spread over at least three modules which, depending upon your programme, will be drawn from one, two or three different academic subjects. A higher degree of specialisation then develops in subsequent years.
Information contained on the website with respect to modules is correct at the time of publication, but changes may be necessary, for example as a result of student feedback, Professional Statutory and Regulatory Bodies' (PSRB) requirements, staff changes, and new research.
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Mathematics (Placement Year) : BSc Hons : G102