BA/BSc Mathematics

Description

This degree course looks at topics in mathematics, from pure mathematics to how mathematics is used in the real world. You will obtain a secure understanding of mathematics with a good choice of topics in pure and applied mathematics at an advanced level. A qualification in mathematics will always count in your favour whatever you do – or plan to do – in your career. By studying this degree course you'll be equipped with skills and knowledge required for jobs in fields such as education, engineering, business, finance, and accountancy.
If you're awarded this degree you'll understand the notion of mathematical approach and, depending on your choice of modules, you'll have gained:

• a broad understanding of, and practice with, basic ideas of modern pure mathematics (including analysis, linear algebra, geometry and group theory)
• a broad understanding of, and practice in using, basic tools of applied mathematics (including mathematical methods, mathematical modelling and numerical analysis)
• appreciation of the role of rigorous proof in mathematics, and some practice in constructing and recognising such proofs
• familiarity with a mathematical computer software package
• an introduction to some topics in probability and statistics
• some experience of working with others on mathematical modelling, and of communicating mathematical arguments and conclusions. 
• Using mathematics 

• This broad, enjoyable introduction to university-level mathematics shows how mathematics can be applied to answer questions from science, technology, and everyday life. You will study a range of fundamental techniques, including recurrence relations, matrices and vectors, calculus and statistics. Using software (primarily Mathcad) is an integral part of the course, and you will learn how the speed and accuracy of a computer can be employed to solve practical problems. The skills of communicating results and defining problems are also developed. This course and Exploring mathematics (MS221) will together give you a good foundation for higher-level mathematics, science and engineering courses.

   Certificate in Mathematics

Description

This certificate introduces you to pure mathematics, applied mathematics and statistics; using mathematical software; working with abstract ideas; and modelling real world problems using mathematics. By studying this certificate you will gain the basic skills required for further study. You can study this certificate as a qualification in its own right or as the first step on your way to an honours degree,