Mathematics
Entry requirements
Pass Access in the QAA accredited Access to HE Maths course with at least 15 credits in Mathematics at distinction. English and Mathematics GCSE required as a separate qualification as equivalency is not accepted within the Access qualification. We will normally require students to have had a break from full-time education before undertaking the Access course
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
with Maths at higher level grade 6
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Applied Science BTEC National Diploma / Extended Diploma to include relevant Mathematics modules. In addition for all other BTEC courses A-level Mathematics at grade B or above will be required Plus five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Mathematics and English or equivalent.
T Level
UCAS Tariff
from at least two A-levels or equivalent, including A-level Mathematics at grade C Plus five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Mathematics and English or equivalent.
About this course
Combining practical and theoretical principles, this course will develop your analytical knowledge and technical skills, enabling you to apply mathematics to solve real-life challenges.
You will develop rigour in your mathematical knowledge and your mathematical abilities and skills will be stretched and challenged, preparing you to effectively communicate mathematics in the work environment.
There is a shortage of graduates with analytical skills and this course meets the demands of industry. You will develop logical and analytical thought processes, problem-solving abilities and good computing techniques, which will give you the opportunity to pursue highly sought-after careers in a wide range of fields including finance, credit risk, business intelligence, actuarial science, teaching, and research, to name just a few.
**Key features**
- This course is professionally accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA), to meet the requirements of the Chartered Mathematician designation.
- Through block teaching, you will focus on one subject at a time instead of several at once. This means that you will be able to focus closely on each subject and absorb your learning material in more depth, whilst working more closely with your tutors and course mates.
- The programme is assessed by coursework. There are no end of year exams.
- You will have the opportunity - on successful completion of specific modules - to gain Joint SAS certification from SAS, the world’s largest independent business analytics company.
- Develop your knowledge of industry-standard software such as SAS, MATLAB, Minitab and Excel.
- Our graduates have gone on to work in a range of fields such as financial management, operational research, actuarial science, data science, project management, logistics, teaching, research and a variety of analytical roles.
Modules
First year
• Block 1: Statistics and Mechanics I
• Block 2: Operational Research
• Block 3: Linear Algebra
• Block 4: Mathematical Analysis
Second year
• Block 1: Statistics and Mechanics 2
• Block 2:Abstract Algebra
• Block 3: Numerical Methods
• Block 4: Multivariable Analysis
Third year
• Block 1: Modelling Ordinary and Partial Differential Equations
• Block 2: Non-linear Dynamical Systems and Nonlinear Optimisation
Choice of one of:
• Statistical Modelling: Analysis of Time Series Data, Categorical Data and Multivariate Data
• Data Mining
• Fuzzy Logic and Inference Systems
• Final Year Project
Note: These modules are indicative and based on the current academic session. Exact modules may vary in order to keep content current. Course information is correct at the time of publication and is subject to review.
Assessment methods
There are no end of year exams. The Mathematics BSc programme is 100% coursework.
Across the range of modules over the three years the coursework typically consists of one or more of a combination of: individual assignments, time constrained module phase tests (some open book, some closed book), statistics reports, computer laboratory exercises, portfolio, presentations, posters.
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Leicester Campus
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