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​Stage 1

  • Builds on mathematical skills and topics learnt at school
  • Includes a module that gives an introduction to logic, ideas of proof and the mathematics which underpins internet security
  • The other five core modules include calculus, matrices, numerical methods, an introduction to computer software for mathematics and statistics, and probability and statistical inference

Stage 2

  • You study six core modules which include mathematical methods, vector calculus, real and complex analysis, differential equations, mathematical statistics and investigations in mathematics and statistics

Work placement year (optional)

  • An optional placement provides valuable paid professional experience and helps make your CV stand out

Final stage

  • The project modules offer a chance to pursue interests in depth. Alternatively, you may opt to study a school based module
  • You have a choice of modules which cover a varied range of pure and applied mathematics and statistics topics and at the end of this year you will be well equipped to embark on a range of careers or, if you wish, to extend your mathematical knowledge further

When you select the name of a module below, a new window containing a short description will appear. You will need to close the new window to continue. The modules shown in this list are those being studied by the current students on this programme. Modules are subject to change depending on year of entry.

Stage 1

Core

BPIE100 Stage 1 Placement Preparation
MATH1402 Matrices, Vectors and Complex Numbers
MATH1403 Computing and Numerical Methods
MATH1405 Calculus
MATH1406 Reasoning and Modern Mathematics
STAT1401 Probability and Statistical Inference

Optional

LANG Language Option
MAST1401 Introductory Computing and Modelling for Mathematics and Statistics

Stage 2

Core

BPIE200 Stage 2 Placement Preparation
MAST2401 Investigations in Mathematics and Statistics
MATH2401 Mathematical Methods
MATH2402 Vector Calculus and Its Applications
MATH2403 Ordinary Differential Equations
MATH2405 Real and Complex Analysis

Optional

LANG Language Option
MAST2402 Mathematical Statistics 1

Stage 3

Optional

BPIE331 Mathematics and Statistics Placement

Stage 4

Optional

MAST3401 Optimisation Methods
MAST3402 Mathematical Statistics 2
MATH3100 Mathematics in Context
MATH3400 Project
MATH3401 Theoretical Physics
MATH3402 Fluid Dynamics
MATH3403 Partial Differential Equations
MATH3405 Nonlinear Systems
MATH3406 Geometry and Topology
MATH3452 Communicating Mathematics and Statistics