Mathematics with Professional Placement

Harness the power of logic Harness the power of logic and reasoning to solve complex real-world analytical, technological, and scientific challenges.

Mathematics underpins much of the modern world. It’s behind the most advanced scientific and technological developments. It explains the phenomena in your everyday life: the acceleration you feel in a car, how much interest you’re gaining in your bank account, the way characters interact in video games.

Solving the problems of the 21st century alongside other intellectually curious students, you’ll be able to tailor your degree to your interests and career aspirations as you choose from a variety of modules.

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Taught in our recently renovated £18-million building with state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll be inspired by a large team of expert academics. Learn from their years of experience in industry and hear about their cutting-edge research, including how Mathematics helped save thousands of lives in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Outside the lecture theatre, you can experience events led by our award-winning Mathematics Society. Or perhaps you’ll discover new ways of thinking from experts in one of our four research groups, including algebra and number theory, statistics with data science, and more.

Make your mark after graduating by fuelling future developments in research, or work in finance, data, engineering or artificial intelligence, for prestigious organisations such as Dyson, JP Morgan and the Financial Conduct Authority.

Course Modules

YEAR 1

Semester A

Four compulsory modules:
Programming in Python I
Numbers, Sets and Functions
Introduction to Analysis with Calculus
Probability & Statistics

Semester B

Four compulsory modules:
Introduction to Algebra
Vectors and Matrices
Introduction to Analysis with Calculus (continued)
Probability & Statistics (continued)

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

We use a wide range of assessment methods, including examinations (typically contributing 60% and 80% of the module mark), individual and group projects, computer-based assessments and oral presentations. Students also complete a final-year project, giving them the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills to a research or industry-focussed problem.