MMath Mathematics with a Placement Year

Develop master’s level expertise in mathematics and gain valuable industry insight with our MMath Mathematics with a Placement Year course.You’ll follow the same curriculum as our BSc Mathematics course for the first three years, before undertaking a piece of advanced project work in your fourth year of study.The depth and breadth of our MMath Mathematics with a Placement Year course allows you to tailor your studies to your interests and career aspirations. In your final year, you’ll acquire master’s-level knowledge of applied and pure mathematics.Mathematics plays a key role in many aspects of modern life, including technological development, programming and coding, and data analysis.Your mathematical knowledge - combined with computing, teamwork and presentation skills - will help make you highly desirable to a range of employers. As a graduate of MMath Mathematics with a Placement Year, your advanced knowledge and skills will also be suited to a career in mathematical research, whether in industry, academia or elsewhere.You may choose to work as a mathematician or statistician for public sector organisations, such as health authorities or the Office for National Statistics. You may also be interested in areas of the private sector, including commerce and information technology.