Applied Mathematics with a Year Abroad
Swansea University
UCAS Code: G121 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
A levels: ABB-BBB to include Maths. Those studying Further Maths will automatically receive the lower offer of BBB. Welsh Baccalaureate: Requirements are as for A levels where you can substitute the same non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Level Core Grade.
Access to HE Diploma
Access to Science (Maths): 24 Distinctions and 15 Merits with Distinctions in all Maths modules.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
International Baccalaureate: 32 overall with 5 in Higher Level Mathematics.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC: DDM any subject plus Grade B in A Level Mathematics.
Scottish Higher
Scottish Highers: ABBBC plus Grade B in Mathematics.
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About this course
**Applied Mathematics with a Year Abroad - UCAS code: G121**
If you love mathematics, and want to see how it works and how it is used in a wide variety of contexts, then the Applied Mathematics degree at Swansea University is the course for you.
Our four-year BSc degree in Applied Mathematics with a Year Abroad covers the most important mathematical concepts in linear and abstract algebra, real and complex analysis, probability and differential equations, and the ways these are applied in game theory, financial markets, cancer modelling, dynamical systems, mechanics, machine learning, data science, and other areas.
Mathematics at Swansea University is a highly regarded degree which draws students from far and wide.
Your learning will be shaped by inspirational and internationally-renowned applied mathematicians including Dr Gibin Powathil, Associate Professor who develops multi-scale models of cancer growth, and Prof Chenggui Yuan, Professor of Mathematics, an expert in stochastic control theory and random population dynamics.
Modules
The programme consists of an overview of mathematics, including the core topics of calculus and algebra, with a focus on the application of mathematics to problems from the real world in areas such as probability, statistics, mechanics and computational methods. The areas covered are those of current relevance in mathematics and its applications and are reflective of the research interests and specialisms of the academic staff of the department.
Students will pursue a mix of compulsory and optional modules, with just over half of their modules being compulsory. These cover the central topics of calculus, analysis, linear and abstract algebra, complex analysis, differential equations, and essential skills such as communication and use of mathematical software. Optional modules cover a wide range of topics from applied mathematics.
Assessment methods
A range of assessment methods are employed in this programme with a balance of exams and coursework. Coursework elements include regular problem sheets spread through the academic year, alongside practical PC-lab work where appropriate. Alongside this assessed work students also have regular small un-assessed tasks and assignments to complete to develop their mathematical understanding through a hands on approach. In their final year all students also complete a dissertation on a topic of their choice. These assessments reflect a variety of styles and are designed to enhance employability skills.
Extra funding
The Mathematics Department will offer prizes/scholarships worth up to a total of £3000 for students starting their university studies in September 2022. The prizes will be awarded on the basis of a competitive two and a half hour examination which will be taken during the Spring. Usually, applicants take the exam in their school or college, but this year arrangements will be made to enable applicants to sit the exam remotely. If you would like to take the exam, you will need to make Mathematics at Swansea one of your UCAS selections.
These scholarships can be used in conjunction with our Excellence and Merit scholarships.
If you are interested in taking the scholarship exam, then you should complete and return a Mathematics Scholarship Application us via email.
Note: The University will also award Excellence Bursaries worth £3,000 to students who achieve AAA at A-level (or equivalent) and £2000 to students who achieve AAB at A-level (or equivalent). For further details please see https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/scholarships/excellence-bursaries/
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Want to feel needed? This is one of the most flexible degrees of all and with so much of modern work being based on data, there are options everywhere for maths graduates. With all that training in handling figures, it's hardly surprising that a lot of maths graduates go into well-paid jobs in the IT or finance industries, and last year, a maths graduate in London could expect a very respectable average starting salary of £27k. And we're always short of teachers in maths, so that is an excellent option for anyone wanting to help the next generation. And if you want a research job, you'll want a doctorate — and a really good maths doctorate will get you all sorts of interest from academia and finance — and might secure some of the highest salaries going for new leavers from university.
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