MMath (Hons) Mathematics

In this course, you’ll advance your problem solving skills, develop your reasoning and increase your analytical thinking. Mathematical models underpin engineering, the applied sciences, computing and many aspects of management today. With the MMath you’ll study for a further year and bring your BSc degree to master’s standard. This means you’ll be able to get that competitive edge when you apply for jobs without having to go through the application process again after Level 3. You’ll study many aspects of pure and applied mathematics, together with general concepts of mathematical modelling. When it comes to the application of mathematics, we cover finance, statistics, operational research (how maths can be applied to commercial and industrial problems), numerical analysis (the approximate solution of very hard problems) and mechanics. In your final year you’ll be able to specialise in areas of mathematics that you’re particularly interested in. You’ll produce a substantial research project under the guidance of a tutor in Level 3 and have the opportunity to build upon this as a MMath student. Areas recently offering placements include: accountancy, aviation, banking, defence, finance, insurance, IT (software development, network management and design), management (public and private sector), marketing and telecommunications. This programme will meet the educational requirements of the Chartered Mathematician designation, awarded by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, when it is followed by subsequent training and experience in employment to obtain equivalent competences to those specified by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for taught master's degrees.

GCE A-level ABB-ABC, including grade A in Mathematics or Further Mathematics.

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) / BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF) DDM in any subject plus A-level Mathematics or Further Mathematics grade A.

BTEC Level 3 National Diploma DM in any subject with an A-level Mathematics or Further Mathematics at grade A.

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate D in any subject with A-levels grades AC including grade A in Mathematics or Further Mathematics.

International Baccalaureate Diploma 30 points, including 6 in Higher Level Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) or Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation)

Access to Higher Education Diploma Access courses are not accepted for MMaths entry. Access students are encouraged to apply for the BSc degree in this subject and if they achieve sufficient grades on year one of the course they can discuss transferring to the MMath.

T levels : not accepted.

Five GCSEs at grade C or grade 4 and above are also required, to include Maths and English Language.