Queen Mary University of London School of Mathematical Sciences Undergraduate brochure 2016

Mathematical Sciences Undergraduate Study 2016

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Dr Shabnam Beheshti with students in the School’s shared study space

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Contents

Welcome

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Why choose Queen Mary University of London?

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Why study Mathematical Sciences at Queen Mary?

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How can I use my degree?

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How we support you

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The Maths Society

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How you will be taught

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Degree programmes

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Applications, Finance and Scholarships and funding

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Study abroad

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Living in London

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Student life

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Our accommodation

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Professor Thomas Prellberg working through solutions for a drop-in session during academic office hours

Welcome to the School of Mathematical Sciences Thank you for your interest in Mathematical Sciences at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL).

Mathematics is a hugely enabling subject that forms the foundations of a wide array of exciting, rewarding and well-paid careers.

Maths graduates have the skills and expertise needed to pursue careers in a range of fields including business, healthcare, finance, information technology, teaching, engineering, social media development, marketing, accountancy and academic research.

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The School of Mathematical Sciences at Queen Mary is renowned for its excellent research and supportive teaching. Our diverse range of single-honours and joint-honours programmes are taught by staff that are experts in their field and offer undergraduates the choice to follow a degree that closely fits their interests.

By providing a supportive environment that caters to the needs of students we aim to make study at the School a fun and rewarding experience. Our priority is to provide students with every opportunity to build the knowledge and experience they require for future success, whether in further study or the world of work.

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Why choose Queen Mary University of London? n World-class university

Queen Mary is a world-class university. We are a member of the Russell Group and attract some of the very brightest minds to study, teach and undertake research here.

n Career success

We are focused on ensuring that you graduate with the necessary skills to succeed in your career. It is no coincidence that we are consistently in the top ten per cent of universities for graduate starting salaries in the UK (The Sunday Times University Guide).

n Friendly campus lifestyle

We are the only university in London able to offer a completely self-contained residential campus at our Mile End home. You will be able to enjoy all the benefits of a campus lifestyle including safety, convenience and a friendly atmosphere while being just minutes from central London.

n High-quality teaching

Our teaching is inspired by our world-leading research (we came 9th in the UK in the Research Excellence Framework - REF - 2014), and you will be taught by academics who are genuine leaders in their field. Our academics embrace innovative teaching methods and receive national awards as a result.

n Exceptional facilities

We have spent more than £250m on new facilities over the past 15 years. From some of the largest open-plan laboratories in Europe in the Blizard Building, to our recently opened £21m Arts Two Building and award-winning Student Village, we offer an exceptional learning environment.

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n Great location

We are a short walk from fashionable Brick Lane and Shoreditch, while also close to the City, Canary Wharf and the Olympic Park. Set beside Regent’s Canal, the campus is tranquil and green, while excellent public transport links mean that the West End is only minutes away.

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n A range of support

From over 1,500 computers around campus, to our language courses, advice and counselling services and provisions for those with disabilities or dyslexia, we offer a huge range of support to help you achieve your full potential.

n University of London degree

Queen Mary is part of the University of London (UoL), which means that you will graduate with a degree recognised internationally as a guarantee of quality. You will also be able to use a range of University of London facilities, including Senate House Library.

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n Generous financial support

We started out in 1887 as the People’s Palace, a philanthropic centre bringing education and culture to east London. We remain true to these roots and offer a generous package of bursaries and scholarships that benefit around 50 per cent of our undergraduate intake.

This ensures the brightest students receive a first-class education, regardless of their background.

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Why choose Queen Mary University of London?

A wealth of opportunity. Queen Mary is conveniently located near some of the world’s great cultural and commercial institutions

HIGHLIGHTSof Welcome to the School Economics and Finance

• We are one of the UK’s largest mathematics departments with experts available to teach a rich variety of topics.

• We offer joint degree programmes that give you the opportunity to study complementary subjects.

• We provide opportunities to study abroad at one of our partner universities.

• We’re based close to London’s financial centres Canary Wharf and the City, and many of the companies based there advertise vacancies with QMUL.

“London is a very cosmopolitan and versatile city. You can experience the best of job opportunities available, as well as sights, nightlife and restaurants” Deislava Popva – 3rd year BSc Mathematics with Finance and Accounting

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Why study Mathematical Sciences?

If you enjoy solving puzzles and being able to prove you are right, then mathematics is for you. Mathematics permeates our daily lives and is used to describe quantity, shape, space and change. Patterns we encounter can be understood and explained using mathematics, inspiring new technologies and allowing us to make informed decisions.

Mathematics is for people who can think logically and creatively and then explain their thoughts precisely. It is a demanding discipline, but discovering the correct answer to a difficult problem is very rewarding. At university you will discover a new world of advanced mathematical concepts and ideas. You will encounter unfamiliar kinds of mathematical objects and investigate their common features and abstract natures. But it is not all abstract: our statistics and finance modules are very much about the real world – you will use mathematical skills to extract information from data and draw conclusions.

Nearby Canary Wharf, one of the world’s financial centres

Why study mathematical sciences at Queen Mary?

The School of Mathematical Sciences hosts leading researchers specialising in topics such as algebra, combinatorics, topology, probability and logic. We believe that providing you with a supportive environment enables you to realise your potential and achieve the highest possible academic standards. Therefore our lecturers are available for you to drop in to ask questions or raise concerns. We also have a dedicated student support officer who can assist you with any non-academic problems or issues.

In the 2014 National Student Survey, 80 per cent of our students were satisfied overall with the quality of their course, with strong satisfaction rates in relation to the availability of academic staff, assessment and feedback, organisation and management and learning resources.

“QMUL is consistently rated as one of the best universities for student satisfaction. Because of this, as well as factors such as its great academic reputation and culturally diverse environment, it became my first choice university.”

Stephanie Chan, BSc Mathematics with Finance and Accounting

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The Maths Lecture Theatre

How can I use my degree?

Graduates from Queen Mary’s School of Mathematical Sciences go on to work in a wide variety of careers. Some apply their degree knowledge directly, entering careers in finance, insurance or statistics, while others transfer skills gained during study into sectors such as information technology, logistics, business or consultancy. Other graduates move into research, where they study for a higher degree, such as an MSc or PhD. What our graduates do next The national 2013 destination survey confirmed that 80 per cent of our graduates were in work or study, with 89 per cent of those working or studying doing so at graduate level. Graduates from this School have a strong earning power, with a median starting salary of £21,100.

The broad range of valuable skills gained through this course, coupled with multiple opportunities for extra-curricular activities and work experience, has enabled our graduates to move into a variety of careers including: • Auditor Trainer, Deloitte • Business Analyst, HSBC • Executive Management, Trainee, HSBC • ICT Project Manager, Trains Miller • Junior Actuarial Analyst, Capita Hartshead • Strategy Consultant, PwC • Research Development Technologist, Texaco International • Trading Assistant, Barclays Capital

“Mathematics graduates are very well represented in some of the most interesting jobs in the financial world. The numeracy and analytical skills that a maths degree builds enables maths graduates to exceed in very well paid roles such as quantitive analysis.”

Dr Sebastian del Bano Rollin, Senior Lecturer Mathematical Finance and former global head FX Quantitative Analysis at Citigroup

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Academic staff are always available to help with course material during their advertised office hours

How we support you

We offer the following services to all students: • personal appointments with a Careers Consultant or Application Adviser for CV advice, work experience and part-time work, mock interviews and support with applications for employment or further study • tailored workshops and events to support mathematics students with finding networking opportunities, identifying career options and understanding recruitment and selection methods • events in partnership with the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications such as a ‘What Can I Do with a Degree in Mathematics?’ seminar • an employer-mentoring scheme providing students with mentors from a range of businesses • over 90 employer-led events per year, from seminars to large fairs. Employers on campus include Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, Deloitte, the NHS, IBM, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Transport for London, the NHS, Teach First, Catlin, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, BP, Macfarlanes, the BBC and GlaxoSmithKline.

Work experience Queen Mary students benefit from access to our work experience scheme, QProjects, which won the Guardian Employability Award in 2014. The scheme offers exciting opportunities to build valuable transferrable skills in a range of local charities. Students become Project Leaders, delivering challenging projects for local charities.

Information library and online information You can use our information library in the Careers Centre or online via the Careers website, Jobs Blog and social media channels (which includes online practice psychometric tests). This assists you with developing work experience, identifying opportunities for jobs or further study and understanding how to make strong job applications. For more information about our careers programmes and the support we offer you, please visit: careers.qmul.ac.uk

“I believe that I would not have managed to get an internship on a very competitive scheme with thousands of applicants if it hadn’t been for the support I was given throughout my time at University, from my Advisor, the Student Support Officer and of course the Careers Centre.”

Khadija Khanom, 3rd year MSci Mathematics

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The Maths Society

The Maths Society is a fantastic addition to the School. It is run entirely

by Maths students and is supported by School staff and funding.

Any QMUL student is free to become a member. Additionally, Maths students have the opportunity to develop valuable experience and transferrable skills by joining the society committee or helping out with the organising of events.

Maths Society Events The Maths Society organise maths careers events, academic maths events and social events for the society’s members. Through its varied programme of events, the society gives students a chance to increase their knowledge and employability. In addition, the society’s social events are a chance to meet students and staff from other departments in a friendly, informal way.

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Anza Khan, a 2nd-year student on the BSc Mathematics with Finance and Accounting degree put the finishing touches to a model of a giant Menger sponge, a type of fractal. The model was built as part of a Maths Society project to build the world’s largest fractal.

QMUL Awards won by the Maths Society in 2015: • Best Academic Society • Science and Engineering Society of the Year • Collaboration Award • President’s President Award.

“The Maths Society’s aim is to cater to the needs of students by gathering together lots of different opportunities and present them to students so they can make the best of their time at university.”

Society President and 3rd year BSc Mathematics student Giulia Campolo

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How you will be taught

Teaching Each year you will normally take eight modules.

The majority of modules are delivered via a combination of lectures and exercise classes.

Some modules, such as Introduction to Statistics, have a practical element and are presented in one of our computer labs.

Assessment The majority of modules are assessed by an examination counting for at least 90 per cent of your marks; the remaining ten per cent comes from a test or coursework. A final-year project is compulsory for an MSci programme but not for a BSc programme.

Degree programmes Our range of expertise is reflected in our degree programmes. These wide ranging and flexible programmes enable you to choose a mixture of modules best suited to your interests. Most students take at least one module with a computational component and make use of access to top-class computing facilities. The modular system at Queen Mary makes it possible to choose one of several degree programmes, either in mathematics alone or in mathematics combined with other subjects.

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Mathematics student Arun Sharma working with other students in one of the School’s dedicated study spaces

Student profile: James Kennedy Studied: BSc Mathematics Currently: Systems Designer, HR Smith Group of Companies What are you doing currently?

I work for a local aviation company as a systems designer. My job is to design a variety of computer systems for storing and inputting data. I design both the front and back end of the systems, thinking about the user experience and functionality but also thinking about the infrastructure and security of the data.

How did Queen Mary prepare you for work?

Queen Mary didn’t just give me an education in mathematics. They also taught me to become a great problem solver, which in my line of work is a massive advantage. Working through problems logically and thoroughly helps me in all areas of my job.

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Degree programmes

Mathematics

Pure Mathematics

Mathematics and Statistics

A-level: AAB, including grade A in mathematics

A-level: AAB, including grade A in mathematics

A-level: AAB, including grade A in mathematics

IB: 34 points overall, including mathematics HL grade 6

IB: 34 points overall, including mathematics HL grade 6

IB: 34 points overall, including mathematics HL grade 6

Excluded subject: General studies*

Excluded subject: General studies*

Excluded subject: General studies*

You will study a wide range of topics covering pure, discrete, decision and modern applied mathematics, probability and statistics. The first year covers essential fundamentals, while in the second and final years you will be able to choose from the exceptionally wide range of modules that reflect our research strengths.

Whether you want to specialise in statistics, finance, pure or applied mathematics, our wide range of modules will provide you with the opportunity to do so.

Through this degree programme you will come to appreciate the intrinsic beauty of pure mathematics rather than focus solely on applications. You will concentrate on algebra, geometry and analysis, building on A-level core and decision mathematics. For over 50 years Queen Mary has been renowned for research in algebra, combinatorics and logic, and we are one of the few higher education institutions to offer a programme in pure mathematics. You may benefit from our European research links, which provide the possibility of studying for a year in another European country (Germany, Italy, France, Switzerland or the Netherlands).

You will have the opportunity to specialise in statistics, building statistical theory and methodology on mathematical foundations, especially probability theory. Probabilistic modelling has applications in genetics, quantum physics and risk analysis, and is increasingly used in the financial sector. You can study applications of probability and statistics, notably design of experiments, financial time series and actuarial mathematics. This programme is accredited by the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) and final-year students receive free membership of the RSS. In addition, graduates who achieve a first- or second-class degree, and who have completed enough statistics modules, can attain Graduate Statistician status.

G100 BSc (three years)

For module information and further details, please visit: qmul.ac.uk/G100

G110 BSc (three years)

For module information and further details, please visit: qmul.ac.uk/G110

GG31 BSc (three years)

Mathematics with Business Management G1N1 BSc (three years)

A-level: AAB, including grade A in mathematics IB: 34 points overall, including mathematics HL grade 6 Excluded subject: General studies* Statistics is used widely in business and management for informed decision-making, and you will have the opportunity to specialise in advanced statistics and probability. You will combine six mathematics or statistics modules with two business management modules each year. In your second and final years, you have some flexibility in your choice of mathematics modules.

For module information and further details, please visit: qmul.ac.uk/G1N1

For module information and further details, please visit: qmul.ac.uk/GG31

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Degree programmes

Mathematics with Actuarial Science

G1N3 BSc (three years) (Subject to approval) A-level: AAB, including grade A in mathematics IB: 34 points overall, including mathematics HL grade 6 Excluded subject: General studies* Actuaries deal with uncertainties of future events, drawing on their mathematical skills, in particular in probability and statistics.

This degree provides solid technical skills in mathematics and actuarial science, as well as economics and financial reporting, to prepare for a career as an actuary or a related career in the financial sector. Successful students will be able to obtain exemptions from Core Technical Examinations from the Faculty and Institute of Actuaries.

For module information and further details, please visit: qmul.ac.uk/G1N3

Mathematics, Business Management and Finance

Mathematics with Finance and Accounting

Mathematics, Statistics and Financial Economics

A-level: AAB, including grade A in mathematics

A-level: AAB, including grade A in mathematics

A-level: AAA, including mathematics

IB: 34 points overall, including mathematics HL grade 6

IB: 34 points overall, including mathematics HL grade 6

Excluded subject: General studies*

Excluded subject: General studies*

This programme provides basic training in mathematics and statistics with a selection of modules in business, management, finance and accounting. You will combine six mathematics and statistics modules with two business management and finance modules in your first year. In subsequent years the mix is five mathematics and statistics modules and three business management and finance modules. Mathematics is extremely important in the business and finance sector and this degree programme will give you the necessary mathematical knowledge and skills, backed up with an awareness of how the sector operates.

You will incorporate mathematical and statistical training with finance and accounting, including general financial theory and its applications to business and commerce.

The first year consists of six modules of mathematics and statistics and two modules of finance and accounting, and there are two finance and accounting modules in the second year. Overall, about two-thirds of your modules will be in mathematics and statistics and the other third in finance and accounting.

GN13 BSc (three years)

G1N4 BSc (three years)

For module information and further details, please visit: qmul.ac.uk/G1N4

GL11 BSc (three years)

IB: 36 points overall, including mathematics HL grade 6 Excluded subject: General studies* This is a joint programme with the School of Economics and Finance. The first year consists of six modules of mathematics and statistics and two modules of economics; the second year provides four modules of mathematics and statistics and four modules of economics; and the final year includes at least three modules of mathematics and statistics and three modules of economics. Mathematics and economics are complementary subjects and during the course of your studies you will discover and be able to exploit the many links between them.

For module information and further details, please visit: qmul.ac.uk/GL11

For module information and further details, please visit: qmul.ac.uk/GN13

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Degree programmes

Mathematics

Financial Mathematics

Mathematics with Statistics

A-level: AAA, including mathematics

A-level: AAA, including mathematics

A-level: AAA, including mathematics

IB: 36 points overall, including mathematics HL at grade 6

IB: 36 points overall, including mathematics HL at grade 6

IB: 36 points overall, including mathematics HL grade 6

Excluded subject: General studies*

Excluded subject: General studies*

Excluded subject: General studies*

The MSci programme includes a final year consisting of a project and advanced modules from the School of Mathematical Sciences’ MSc Mathematics programme. This programme is an extension of G100 (BSc Mathematics) and G110 (BSc Pure Mathematics). It may be preferable for you to choose the MSci qualification if you are interested in using your mathematical skills at a high level in your career, or perhaps if you are looking to progress into a research career on graduation.

Suited to students planning a career in the more quantitative areas of finance and banking or those wishing to undertake academic research, this programme covers key areas of pure and applied mathematics, together with more specialist knowledge of financial mathematics, numerical methods and computing. You will have the chance to complete a final-year project in an area of contemporary mathematical finance of your choice. Projects are closely supervised by the School’s academics, many of whom have commercial or research experience in mathematical finance.

As with G102, this programme offers you the opportunity to complete a final year involving a project and advanced modules from the School of Mathematical Sciences’ MSc Mathematics programme. This programme is an extension of GG31 (BSc Mathematics and Statistics) and is similarly accredited by the Royal Statistical Society. It may be preferable for you to choose the MSci qualification if you are interested in using your mathematical skills at a high level in your career, or perhaps if you are looking to progress into a research career on graduation.

G102 MSci (four years)

For module information and further details, please visit: qmul.ac.uk/G102

GN1H MSci (four years)

For module information and further details, please visit: qmul.ac.uk/GN1H

G1G3 MSci (four years)

“Maths is a very diverse subject.

At QMUL we are able to pick and choose from the wide variety of modules available to us. The enthusiasm and passion of our lectures in their specialist areas is a real encouragement.”

Rebecca Odih, Mathematics with Finance and Accounting

For module information and further details, please visit: qmul.ac.uk/G1G3 * While we will not consider your grades for general studies as part of our formal offer, we will take your grade into consideration in the event that you don’t achieve your offer conditions.

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Applications, Finance and Scholarships and funding For all full-time higher education programmes at universities and colleges in the UK, students must apply online at: www.ucas.com You will find full instructions to help you complete your online application, plus help text where appropriate. UCAS also has a comprehensive guide which can be downloaded from their website. Our own stepby-step guide to applying can be found at: www.qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/index. html Entry requirements For specific entry requirements please see individual programme descriptions.

Finance Like many universities in England, QMUL’s annual tuition fee for full-time UK and EU students is £9,000. However, you will not have to pay your fees while studying – the government will lend eligible students the money, which you will have to start to pay back once you have left university and are earning at least £21,000. For more information, please see: www.qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/ feesandfunding/tuitionfees/index.htm

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Welcome to the School of Economics and Finance The Queens’ Building, Mile End has a proud association with not one, but four queens: Queen Victoria; Queen Mary (wife of King George V); Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother; and our patron, Queen Elizabeth II

Scholarships The School of Mathematical Sciences offers excellence scholarships to both home and international students.

These scholarships are automatically awarded to students that meet certain criteria. For more information on the value and eligibility criteria of these scholarships please visit: www.maths.qmul.ac.uk/prospective-students/ undergraduate-programmes/scholarships

“Helping our students to do well in project work, where I can engage with them individually and can see them grow, is extremely satisfying” Professor Thomas Prellberg, Director of Taught Programmes

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Study Abroad

There are several exciting opportunities available to you if you wish to spend one semester or a year studying similar mathematics modules in a university abroad during your second year. This will form part of your degree and will not increase the length of your course.

“Graduates who have studied abroad tend to be more culturally aware, able to work in multicultural teams and move around the world as part of their career” Council for Industry and Higher Education (CIHE), The Guardian

You can apply to study in the following institutions: • Boston College, USA •H unter College, City University of New York, USA • University of California, USA •U niversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA • University of Miami, Florida, USA • University of Richmond, Virginia, USA • University of Melbourne, Australia • University of Western Australia •N anyang Technological University, Singapore • University of Hong Kong For more information please see: www.qmul. ac.uk/undergraduate/exchange/index.html Erasmus Exchange As part of our Erasamus Exchange programme in the second year, you can spend the autumn semester studying at Bocconi University in Milan, Italy; Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona, Spain; University of Copenhagen, Denmark; or Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, China. For more information please see: www.qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/ erasmus/ index.html 28 www.maths.qmul.ac.uk

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Living in London

As one of the world’s most exciting and culturally rich cities, London is a great place to live and study: you’ll never run out of things to see and explore.

With nearly 400,000 students studying here, it’s a fantastic place to be a student. There’s always something going on, with attendance at many events free. Your student card will also get you reduced entry to a surprising number of places, as well as discounts on clothes and food. You will have access to…

“The variety of things to do is incredible. From the museums to the art galleries, like the National Portrait gallery, reflects the wealth of history and tradition that the city represents. I think London is the only city where you can never really feel home sick. It’s a very special home away from home.”

Shalini Shashi 3rd year BSc Mathematics with Business Management and Finance.

• Over 300 museums and galleries • One of the greenest cities on earth • Multicultural cuisine • Exceptional music and nightlife • Outstanding markets Find out more www.qmul.ac.uk/studentlife/social/london/

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Student life

Students’ Union All Queen Mary students automatically become a member of QMSU, an active and flourishing Students’ Union run by students for students.

QMSU is best known for its clubs and societies, which provide a great opportunity for meeting people - especially those who are studying a different subject to you. One of the aims of QMSU is to ensure that your time at university is not just about work, but also includes socialising and personal development.

QMotion QMotion is Queen Mary’s Health and Fitness centre. Equipped with a great range of exercise machines and weights, there is also a womenonly area and a number of exercise classes.

There is a squash court and sports hall on campus, and a swimming pool a short distance away.

Sports Playing sports is a good way to relax after a day spent studying. Our sports teams regularly compete against other college teams, and there’s a great social scene with after-match drinks and a regular social night, Hail Mary, which is hosted by a different SU sports team each month.

QMUL Volunteering Volunteering with charities and non-profit organisations is a brilliant way to explore what London has to offer, make a difference and really get involved in your local area.

You can do anything from mentoring local school students, to volunteering in local hospitals, to becoming a helpline volunteer and managing a local sports team.

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Student support You will be assigned an academic adviser when you begin your time at QMUL who will stay with you throughout your studies. Your adviser will help you choose modules, sign any forms you need and help you with any academic or personal problems that you have.

Most students find it extremely helpful to have one adviser on hand throughout their time at Queen Mary.

Health services Health services are provided for all students living in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.

Students should register with the Globe Town surgery at the Student Health Centre at the beginning of term. Students living outside Tower Hamlets can be treated on campus in the event of an urgent medical situation. For more information see: www.globetown.org/qmul Advice and counselling Our advice service offers in-depth and specialist advice on a range of financial, practical and legal issues such as student finance, housing rights, immigration law and international student issues. Counselling is also available. Our Advice and Counselling service is a completely free and confidential service. For more information see: www.welfare.qmul.ac.uk

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A view of on-campus student residences from Regent’s canal

Our accommodation

We are the only university in central London to offer a completely selfcontained residential campus with our 2,000-bed award-winning Student Village at Mile End. Living on campus is fun, safe and convenient – you will only be a five minute walk to your lectures – which is great for those 9am starts.

All of our accommodation is in self-catered houses, flats and maisonettes. You also have access to rooms in the fully-catered University of London Halls in central London.

Living off campus Renting private accommodation off-campus is a popular choice for many students. The vast majority of second and third-year students - and even some first-years - prefer the independent lifestyle offered by sharing flats or houses with friends. We provide a range of advice and information to help you to find a convenient and affordable place to stay, including an online listing of privately owned accommodation available for rent. Much of this accommodation is in east or north-east London, within easy walking or commuting distance of Mile End.

Single sex housing We offer some single sex flats in residences that share bathroom facilities.

Rent scales and information The prices quoted relate to the academic year 2014-15 and are reviewed each year. Rent is payable each term in advance.

Student Village and Halls Rents for single rooms range from £119- £160 per week, including gas, electricity and wi-fi costs.

University of London Halls About 125 Queen Mary students live in the University of London’s (UoL) Halls, about 15 minutes away from Mile End in central London, alongside students of other UoL colleges. Fees for single rooms cost from £230 per week, including breakfast, evening meals, and gas and electricity bills.

Privately rented accommodation Rents typically range from £115-160 per week.

For all accommodation queries, contact us: Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5522 email: residences@qmul.ac.uk www.residences.qmul.ac.uk

Applying for our accommodation We will send you full details on how to apply for a place in our housing once you have firmly accepted an offer to study here.

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For further information contact:

The School of Engineering and Materials Science School of Mathematical Sciences Queen Mary University of London Mile Mile End End Road, London E1 4NS 327 Road Tel:4NS +44 (0)20 7882 8735 E1 email: sems-pgadmissions@qmul.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5470 sems@qmul.ac.uk email: maths@qmul.ac.uk Further information is available at: maths.qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate-programmes

Any section of this publication is available in large print upon request.

If you require this publication in a different accessible format we will endeavour to provide this where possible. For further information and assistance, please contact: hr-equality@qmul.ac.uk; Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5585.

The information given in this publication is correct at the time of going to press. We reserve the right to modify or cancel any statement in it and accept no responsibility for the consequences of any such changes. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the website qmul.ac.uk This booklet has been printed on environmentally friendly material from well-managed sources.

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