Mathematics, BSc (Hons)

Course summary

Mathematics at university encourages you to think in an entirely different way.You will develop a rigorous mindset and be introduced to new mathematical concepts not explored at school level. By the end of your programme, you will specialise in an area of your particular mathematical interest. This new way of approaching and analysing complex problems is a particularly valuable skill, applicable to many exciting career paths. This makes mathematics graduates extremely employable. Optional coursesIn Years 1 and 2, you will study your mathematics courses as well as optional courses in other subjects. These may be in related areas such as physics or informatics, or from the wide and varied range offered across the University, such as philosophy or languages. From Year 3 onwards, you will study only your degree subject. Flexibility between BSc and MMathYou can change between the BSc and MMath programmes up until the beginning of Year 4, subject to strong academic performance. Second year entry This degree programme offers the option to start your studies in Year 2 and study an accelerated degree programme. This option shortens the length of your degree by a year, meaning the BSc degree takes three years instead of four.On this route, you will focus on mathematics from the beginning, rather than studying a broader range of subjects in Years 1 and 2.