BSc Mathematics
Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 in English Literature or Language and Grade B/5 or above in Mathematics, or equivalent. We do not accept Level 2 Key Skills, Functional Skills and Numeracy as alternatives to a Maths GCSE for this course. Tariff points: 120 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you'll need on our English Language Requirements page. A-level subjects: Grade B in Mathematics. BTEC: A Merit in one of the following: Further Engineering Mathematics, or Further Mathematics for Construction. Please list the units you are taking in your application. For further advice on acceptable units please email admissions (contact details below). For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. Access: 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction in Mathematics. Baccalaureate IB: To include a minimum Grade of 6 in Higher Level Mathematics. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: H1 in Mathematics. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. This qualification cannot be used to satisfy any subject specific entry requirements. Cambridge Technical: You must be studying one of the following: Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic Systems Design and Engineering; Engineering Automation Control and Manufacturing Processes; Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Mechanical Engineering and Design; Automation, Systems and Control; Manufacturing To include Merit in the following (optional) unit: Applied Mathematics for Engineering. T Levels: Grade B in A-Level Mathematics, in addition to your T Level qualification. If you have or are looking to partially complete your T-Level, you are still required to have the equivalent to 2 full A-Levels as part of our minimum entry requirements. As a result, if you are applying with only the core or occupational specialism, this may be insufficient as a stand-alone qualification.
About this course
BSc(Hons) in Mathematics. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, and Mathematical Modelling. The programme is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) and offers an optional sandwich year. Optional modules include Cryptography, Financial Mathematics, Networks, and Applied Dynamical Systems.
Modules
- Calculus and Numerical Techniques
- Mathematical Structures
- Probability and Statistics
- The Professional Mathematical Scientist 1
- Calculus and Numerical Analysis
- Graphs, Algebra and Algorithms
- Statistical Applications
- The Professional Mathematical Scientist 2
- Applications of Computational Mathematics
- The Professional Mathematical Scientist 3
- Applied Dynamical Systems
- Statistics and Data Analysis
- Mathematics Outreach*
- Financial Mathematics
- Networks
- Cryptography