Mathematics BSc (Hons)
Education with the personal touch
www.derby.ac.uk/maths
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: G120
Why choose this course? The Mathematics degree at Derby scored over 90% in a recent student satisfaction survey.* Throughout this course you will develop your knowledge and understanding of concepts in mathematics, statistics and operational research. You will improve your analytical and technical expertise and explore how mathematics can be applied in a variety of theoretical contexts. *National Student Survey 2012
SPRING
Statistical Methods 1
Physical Modelling
Mathematical Software
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Statistical Methods 2
Linear Algebra
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Mathematics Group Project
Mathematical Methods
Mathematical Modelling
Calculus
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STAGE TWO
Analysis and Algebra
Operational Research
How you’ll learn Formal lectures are supported by smaller tutorial groups where the consolidation of understanding, and problem solving, take place. A weekly drop-in clinic ensures you’ll have access to help when needed, and staff are always willing to see you on a one-to-one basis to resolve problems.
Optional Placement Year
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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.
STAGE THREE
Entry requirements: Academic – 260 UCAS tariff points, of which at least 220 must be from your International Baccalaureate or equivalent qualification.
The course is professionally accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA), which facilitates your route to becoming a Chartered Mathematician (C.Math). In your final year of study you will work closely with a member of staff on an individual project which can give you an insight into the world of mathematical research.
Patterns of Problem Solving
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Where you will study: Derby Campus – Kedleston Road site
About the course
STAGE ONE
What you’ll cover
Mathematics BSc (Hons)
Research Methods and Independent Study in Mathematics
Mathematics Option
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Mathematics Option
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Your career You will find there are a wide variety of opportunities for mathematics graduates within, for example, small start-up companies and major organisations. Many graduates from the course enter the teaching profession (via a PGCE), which always requires good quality and highly motivated individuals to inspire the next generation. You will find that many employers value the problem solving and thinking skills that our graduates can offer, coupled with their analytic and numeric competence. Mathematics remains one of the best degrees to take in order to give yourself the chance to embark on a successful and satisfying academic or non-academic career.
What you’ll cover You'll study differential and integral calculus, linear algebra, numerical methods, standard analytical techniques, statistics, operational research, programming techniques and financial mathematics. The Mathematics Group Project module enables you to experience working as a mathematician on a real and complex problem specified by industrial managers.
Options Option Topics for Mathematics ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Process Modelling Modelling with Differential Equations Mathematical Programming Techniques Optimisation Techniques Cryptography and Coding
The 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. Nick Morris
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