MMath (Hons)Mathematics
| Study location | United Kingdom, Guildford, Surrey |
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| Type | Bachelor courses, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 4 years |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MMath (Hons) |
| Course code | G104 |
| Tuition fee | To be confirmed |
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| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) A-level grades AAA. Grade A in A-level Mathematics is required. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each band) |
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| Other requirements | At least 1 reference(s) should be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. |
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Overview
The BSc Mathematics programme incorporates themes from pure and applied mathematics, statistics and computing. Your first year provides a thorough grounding in fundamental mathematical, statistical and computational methods and concepts.
Your second year comprises modules on topics such as Analysis, Algebra, Random Processes, Differential Equations, Fluid Mechanics, and Numerical and Computational Methods. In your final year you can pursue your own interests and choose a broad mix of topics, with optional modules including Chaotic Dynamics, Mathematical Economics, Mathematics of Weather, Advanced Stochastic Modelling and Neural Networks.
Professional Training is an option for you, whichever programme you choose to take. Sandwiched between Levels 2 and 3 (except in programme G100 where the professional placement is fully integrated in Level 3), it provides an opportunity to enhance your academic studies, with practical experience augmenting your knowledge and skills.
Mathematicians are in demand in many areas of business and industry. The work you are able to do on placement reflects this breadth, and may vary from operational research and computer programming in insurance or banking to analysing clinical trials or solving heat transfer and aerodynamic problems encountered in the atomic energy and aerospace fields.
We have excellent links with an extensive portfolio of companies and research organisations. Recent employers include Deloitte & Touche, Intel, AXA Actuarial, Royal Sun Alliance, Lloyds TSB, GlaxoSmithKline, the NHS, the Department of Transport and HM Customs and Excise.
While on placement, you will be a paid employee of the training company. You will, however, also continue to be a member of the University and will be visited periodically by academic staff to track your progress and help ensure that you have a successful experience.
Transfer between programmes which do or do not include a professional placement is possible during your first year, so a decision made when you apply can be changed later.
Career opportunities
Rather than ask which careers require mathematics, the question should probably be which careers do not! Not only are mathematics and statistics central to science, technology and finance-related fields, but also the logical insight, analytical skills and intellectual discipline gained from a mathematical education are highly sought after in areas such as law, business and management. Additionally, there is a strong demand for new mathematics teachers to meet the ongoing shortage in schools.
The range of employment opportunities open to those with mathematical and statistical training includes the broad areas of finance, computing, consulting and management. Many of our graduates start their careers with some of the most sought-after employers. Recent employers include BAE Systems, Lloyds TSB Group, Skandia Life, Friends Provident, Logica CMG, UniChem, Generics UK, Thames Water, the Civil Service, QinetiQ and Liverpool Victoria Insurance.
As well as being designed to meet the needs of future employers, our degree programmes will also give you a solid foundation from which to pursue further study in mathematics or scientific research. Around a quarter of our recent graduates have gone into postgraduate education, either obtaining teaching qualifications or reading for higher degrees such as MSc and PhD.
We are currently NOT ACCEPTING applications from NON-EU countries, except Georgia and Serbia.
We are currently NOT ACCEPTING applications from NON-EU countries, except Georgia and Serbia.