Mathematics (Diploma plus MSc)

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. The Diploma + MSc option gives you the opportunity to work on a project in your first year before you progress to your dissertation in the second year. 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