Course Overview

This degree is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics & its applications (IMA). The IMA actively supports students of mathematics as well as supporting universities to ensure that their mathematics-related courses are relevant and up to date. An IMA-validated degree program is assured in terms of teaching, learning, and support.

Problem-solving and mathematical modeling are fundamental themes of the course – representing real-world problems in a mathematical form and then using appropriate methods and techniques to simulate and analyze, translating results back from mathematics to the actual problem together with an appropriate interpretation. You will build on the mathematics that you have already studied, further extending your knowledge of calculus and algebra. You will also be introduced to mathematical modeling and simulation, including statistics, and learn how to approach building a mathematical representation to simulate real-world problems.

Practicing mathematicians make extensive use of sophisticated software to analyze complex problems. During the first year, you will be introduced to software tools that handle the drudgery of calculation, allowing you to focus on the higher-level mathematical issues related to the appropriateness and reliability of the model being used.

General Eligibility

You must achieve at least 96 UCAS points including a minimum of CC at A level or equivalent (e.g.MM at BTEC Diploma; MPP at BTEC Extended Diploma) towards the total tariff.

Access Students can achieve the requirements with the following combination of Distinction, Merit, and/ or Pass grades at level 3 achieved from a completed Access course. 96 UCAS Points: D21-M3-P21; D18-M9-P18; D15-M15-P15; D12-M21-P12; D9-M27-P9; D6-M33-P6; D3-M39-P3; D0-M45-P0.

Five GCSEs at grade 4 (or C) or above (or recognized equivalents), including English Language, and A Level (Grade C or above) in Mathematics are also required.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week.

Language Requirement

• The University is not licenced by the UK Government to sponsor migrant students under the Student route and is therefore unable to accept applications from international students at present.