BSc Mathematics
Entry requirements
GCSE: Mathematics and English at grade C/4 or above is required. A level: 112 points, to include a minimum of 2 A levels, including B in Mathematics or Further Mathematics. (Pure Maths, Pure and Applied Maths, Maths and Statistics, Maths and Mechanics are also accepted as they are considered the same as the Maths A level.) Must have GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above. We do not run an unconditional offer scheme but may make personalised, lower offers to selected candidates. Furthermore, applicants attending one of our spring offer holder days may also be given a lower offer after we have met you on the day. BTEC: DMM to include distinction in a mathematics unit. BTEC National Diploma modules If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application. Access courses: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 33 level 3 credits with at least 12 Level 3 credits at distinction in Mathematics including a unit introducing calculus, plus, GCSEs: English and Maths at grade C/4. International Baccalaureate: 28 overall to include 5 at Higher Level mathematics. Other qualifications: Other qualifications are also welcome and will be considered individually, as will be individuals returning to education, email maths@plymouth.ac.uk
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Mathematics. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Financial Analysis, Data Analysis, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. An optional placement year is available between the second and final stages. Access to a High Performance Computer supports advanced computational work in the final year.
Modules
- Mathematics and Statistics Placement
- Stage 1 Mathematics Placement Preparation
- Calculus
- Analysis and Group Theory
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Linear Algebra
- Numerical Methods
- Fundamentals of Data Science
- Stage 2 Mathematics Placement Preparation
- Advanced Calculus
- Differential Equations
- Operational Research
- Data Modelling
- Algebra and Transforms
- Complex Analysis and Vector Calculus
- Learning Matters
- Financial Institutions and Markets
- Machine Learning
- Big Data Analytics
- Partial Differential Equations
- Fluid Dynamics
- Quantum Computing
- Industrial Placement
- Relativity and Cosmology
- Modelling and Numerical Simulation
- Optimisation, Networks and Graphs
- Mathematics of Planet Earth
- Project
- School Placement
- Financial Modelling
- Investment Management
- Health Data Science