Mathematics with Music, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

Why choose this courseSurrey is one of the UK’s leading universities for mathematics and music, with our courses in music ranked 9th by the Guardian University Guide 2021. This innovative BSc enables you to study both subjects at degree level.Taught by academics who are renowned in these subject areas, the course allows you to take essential modules offered on our other mathematics programmes across a broad range of mathematical topics – including pure and applied mathematics as well as mathematical statistics – while also pursuing your passion for composing or performing.What you will studyAt Surrey, we make our courses as flexible as possible, meeting the needs of the individuals who apply. This course is at least one-quarter music and more than one-half mathematics. It includes a wide range of mathematics modules in topics such as algebra, analysis, geometry, mathematical biology, fluid mechanics and statistics.These modules provide an in-depth overview of modern mathematics, and you’ll receive a thorough grounding in the main mathematical theories and techniques, equipping you for a variety of rewarding careers.You’ll also be able to mix and match performance and composition modules in Years 1 and 2. Composers will explore a wide range of contemporary repertoire and learn to interact confidently with performers of their music, while performers will be able to take advantage of opportunities within the University’s arts and music scene.