Mathematics offers a principled, logical, and quantitative perspective of the world around us. From mathematical modelling of air flow and epidemic spreading, through medical diagnosis and power-grid control to investment banking and self-driving cars – mathematics is fundamental to many cutting-edge technologies. Graduates with these skills are in high demand across many sectors of industry and our course equips you the advanced tools and techniques needed to develop your career.

Our Mathematics department offer a suite of programmes delivered by dedicated and passionate staff. Our Mathematics programmes look at the excitingly complex patterns and systems that can arise from simple mathematical ideas, and how they may provide the key to understanding biological, economic or physical problems.

What you’ll learn

Our programme is designed to create graduates with a strong mathematical background oriented towards knowledge and technical skills in demand by the job market.

The course has been specifically designed, with industry input, to meet the huge demand for skilled maths graduates in finance and data analysis.

You could choose employment in a broad range of positions, for instance in research and development teams as part of a large company or in start-ups, as trainee analysts and consultants. Alternatively, you may choose to continue your training at MSc and PhD level, or pursue a teaching career.

Typical areas of employment include finance, IT, education and consultancy with potential employers including: Virgin Media, Accenture, Fujitsu, IBM and GCHQ.

Accreditation

Our course is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) and meets the educational requirements of Chartered Mathematician designation, which is subject to appropriate professional experience.