Course description
The best bits
- Develop your knowledge of mathematical methods and techniques
- Follow in the footsteps of our high-flying graduates who have gone on to work for organisations such as the London Stock Exchange, Microsoft and IBM
- Work on real projects
- Study in our state-of-the-art facilities including our dedicated computing labs and Data Visualisation lab
- Benefit from new digital learning technologies like our bespoke course material developed in partnership with the Canadian technology company Vretta
- Choose to study or work abroad as part of this degree, and take an optional placement year?
- You won’t have any written exams – all assessment is through coursework
A degree that opens doors
With its focus on the real-world applications of mathematics, this degree is challenging, rewarding and opens doors to a wide range of career choices, from business and finance to engineering and teaching.
Whilst mathematics is one of the oldest subjects to study, it underpins so many of the world's new and emerging fields - from big data and artificial intelligence, to clean energy or personalised medicine.
If you are excited by the idea of using mathematics to make a positive impact on the world, this BSc (Hons) degree could be for you. It will develop your knowledge and understanding of key concepts in mathematics, statistics and operational research, and encourage you to explore how mathematics can be applied to solve modern problems, particularly in business. Practical projects, including those set by external organisations, are a key feature of this course. You will also build vital transferable skills such as problem-solving, communication, digital skills, teamwork and networking.
Flexibility
You’ll study alongside students on our BSc (Hons) Data Science and Artificial Intelligence degree in your first year. This will give you the option of transferring to this degree at the end of your first year if you find it suits you better. In your second year you’ll go on to study more specialist modules with further options to tailor your studies to an area of your interest in your final year.
Benefit from our links with industry
Our course has been designed in close collaboration with industrial practitioners, technologists, specialists and professional bodies. We collaborate with local and international industries on a wide range of challenging projects including Rolls-Royce, Toyota, CERN, Bloc Digital, Alstom, Bentley Motors and JCB.
We offer you the chance to take a year's work placement between years two and three of your course. Our students often say this is the most rewarding part of their course and it will certainly boost your employment prospects after graduation - increasingly,?employers are looking for graduates with work experience. Previous students have secured placements with prestigious companies such as IBM, Network Rail, Experian, Bosch, Pattonair, IQ Plus and Cable Detection.? There are also other opportunities to take up shorter internships and placements, and we'll encourage and support you to do this.
If you’re interested in studying abroad, there’s the option of taking a work placement overseas or studying in another country for a semester too.
How you will learn
You’ll learn through a variety of ways including:
- Interactive lectures
- Seminars and tutorials
- Practical sessions
- Team working
You’ll be encouraged to use and apply research and innovation tools in an Individual Project module in your third year.
How you are assessed
Instead of written exams, a variety of assessment methods are used. Some modules are assessed through coursework only, others by a combination of:
- Coursework
- Assignments
- Oral and graphic presentations
- Case studies
- Teamwork projects
- Computer testing and examinations
Personal academic tutoring
Your personal academic tutor will work with you to help you get the most out of your time at university. Having someone to talk to about your academic progress, your university experience and your professional aspirations is hugely valuable. We want you to feel challenged in your studies, stretched but confident to achieve your academic and professional goals.
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