Mathematics, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

Course summary

This research-informed BSc (Hons) Mathematics degree aims to provide a fundamental education in the fascinating field of mathematics, including pure and applied mathematics. Students have opportunities to work alongside academic staff on challenging projects, which could contribute to academic research or collaboration with industry. The School of Mathematics and Physics is dedicated to achieving excellence in research and aims to provide a friendly, approachable culture for students to join. This course covers the core topics of Mathematics and staff work alongside students to encourage them to apply imagination, creativity and rigour to the solution of various problems. There are also individual and group projects. The subject aims to provide a thorough grounding in analytical and numerical methods, practical scientific skills and research techniques. Additionally, students are encouraged to develop transferable communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills throughout their studies

In the first year you have the chance to benefit from an additional three hours per week of problem solving tutorials. During the first year of the programme, the School of Mathematics and Physics also runs a tutor system, providing one hour weekly tutor sessions in small groups. Students will have the opportunity to study a broad range of mathematical topics, comprising both compulsory and elective modules. For the most up to date module information, please visit the course page for this programme on our website. Some programmes provide you with the opportunity to focus your study in a particular area through optional modules. Timetabling arrangements may limit the availability of some optional modules to some students. As the options often reflect staff research interests, they may alter over time due to staff availability.