Mathematics Joint Honours
Education with the personal touch
www.derby.ac.uk/maths
Mathematics Joint Honours Where you will study: Derby Campus – Kedleston Road site Entry requirements: Academic – 260-300 UCAS tariff points from your International Baccalaureate or equivalent qualification. Language – A qualification such as IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all areas) or TOEFL – 550 (paper based), 213 (computer based), 80 (internet based). See our website for other accepted qualifications or phone us: +44 (0)1332 591698. Duration: 3 years full time. With an optional placement year, 4 years. Course fees: 9,945 per year* *These fees apply if you are starting this course between September 2013 and August 2014. We recommend you check fees as they can change. Costs can increase each year.
Start date: September UCAS code: Y002
Why choose this course? ▪ We've got quality ratings of "excellent" in the key areas of teaching mathematics, student support and learning resources ▪ Combine Mathematics with one or two other subjects for this joint honours degree, such as Accounting, Business Management, English, or Human Resource Management ▪ A maths degree gives you excellent employment prospects and our staff are friendly and approachable.
About the course The mathematics pathways offer you the opportunity to gain knowledge of concepts in mathematics, statistics and operational research. You'll develop analytical problem solving skills, communication skills and IT skills and our links with local companies means you can integrate and apply your knowledge to practical, real life situations.
How you’ll learn Formal lectures are supported by smaller tutorial groups where consolidation of understanding and problem solving take place. A weekly drop-in mathematics clinic ensures you’ll have the access to help when needed and our staff are always willing to see you on a one-to-one basis to resolve problems. A work placement year is optional but recommended.
What you’ll cover STAGE ONE
STAGE TWO
STAGE THREE
Calculus
Operational Research
Process Modelling
Analysis and Algebra
Mathematical Methods
Modelling with Differential Equations
Mathematical Software
Mathematics Group Project
Mathematical Programming Techniques
Physical Modelling
Linear Algebra
Optimisation Techniques
Statistical Methods 1
Statistical Methods 2
Research Methods and Independent Study in Mathematics
Additional information With joint honours, you can study for an honours degree in two or even three subjects. You can study Mathematics as either a major, joint or minor pathway.
Your career With a degree in mathematics you'll have a wide range of career opportunities open to you. Our graduates have gone on to work in companies such as IBM, Microsoft, Rolls-Royce PLC and on the London Stock Exchange. Many go into teaching and lecturing while others continue their studies through postgraduate research and masters courses.
The maths lecturers are really enthusiastic about what they're teaching and have a remarkable ability to relate the subject to everyday life - which really helps you to understand the concepts being taught. Nick Morris
Get in touch Faculty of Business, Computing and Law Reception E: dbs@derby.ac.uk T: +44 (0)1332 591896 www.derby.ac.uk/maths www.facebook.com/DerbyUniComputing http://twitter.com/DerbyUniBCL
The information in this leaflet was correct when we produced it, but please check our website for the most up to date information.
www.derby.ac.uk/maths