Mathematics

Entry requirements

First Class Honours degree (or equivalent) in Mathematics or a science with high mathematical content.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This course is for enthusiastic mathematicians with an undergraduate mathematics, physics or statistics degree, providing you with a chance to further develop your knowledge. If your academic background is not in these areas, this course could still appeal if you are a strong mathematician looking for a return to formal education.

Your studies will include a mix of lecture based modules and independent research. You will be able to explore a chosen subject in depth and present your findings in a written dissertation. This course paves the way to employment in many sectors of the economy or enables you to continue on your path of becoming a research mathematician of the future.

Skills from this degree

• Conducting independent research on a challenging problem
• Gathering and organising data to make a case
• Preparing and delivering a technical presentation
• Honing your communication skills
• Organising, absorbing and consolidating information and techniques
• Applying knowledge in the solution of complex problems