Mathematics BSc (Hons)

Course overview

Mathematics is a highly respected degree with a high demand for mathematicians and statisticians across many sectors such as renewable energy, health sciences, finance and banking, space science, as well as many other science and engineering industries. This course includes an optional work placement year, at no extra cost.

This course develops your knowledge and understanding of maths concepts and methods. It provides you with a strong foundation in maths and develops your capacity to apply mathematics to real-world problems, including analytical and numerical approaches to modelling and problem solving.

Group projects in Year 1 and Year 2 develop your communication skills through independent learning and team work, providing you with practical skills essential to your career.

The Year 2 group project is a real industrial case-study, allowing you to apply your knowledge and build your work experience.

In the final year you complete a specialist project, which provides a unique opportunity for you to explore an area of maths that interests you in greater depth. You are guided throughout by your project supervisor.

Career opportunities

Our award-winning careers service works with regional and national employers to advertise graduate positions, in addition to providing post-graduation support for all Teesside University alumni.

According to prospects.ac.uk the jobs directly relevant to mathematics graduates include

• actuarial analyst
• actuary
• chartered accountant
• data analyst
• investment analyst
• research scientist (maths)
• secondary school teacher
• statistician
• systems developer.

Typical employers include:

• NHS
• local and central government
• educational establishments
• pharmaceutical industry
• IT companies
• engineering companies
• insurance companies
• market research and marketing companies
• finance, banking and accountancy firms.