Course Description
Explore a fascinating range of mathematical topics with this versatile degree, focused on real-world applications to prepare you for exciting career possibilities.
What are the various fields of modern mathematics and how do they transform our world? With an emphasis on applied mathematics, this course enables you to develop your knowledge of the mathematical theories and techniques that can help you to understand real-world problems. You will also learn transferable, practical and highly desirable skills, such as team working, problem solving and communicating your ideas clearly.
This degree will enable you to appreciate the universal nature of mathematics, its essential role across all industries and the diversity of the career options available to you once you graduate.
To help you prepare for an exciting career, you may have the opportunity to undertake a one-year paid placement. Our Professional Liaison Unit (PLU) will provide you with extensive support to help you find a placement and has longstanding relationships with an impressive and diverse range of companies. These include Bloomberg, Microsoft, Barclays, JP Morgan, Disney, IBM and more. Placements are paid up to £25,000 pro rata per year, with some organisations choosing to exceed this.
Our graduates are highly sought after. Some of our recent alumni have gone on to graduate roles at high-profile organisations, such as American Express, Close Brothers Group, Debenhams, FDM, SBC Systems, Sainsbury’s, Roofoods and KPMG.
Explore a fascinating range of mathematical topics with this versatile degree, focused on real-world applications to prepare you for exciting career possibilities. What are the various fields of modern mathematics and how do they transform our world? With an emphasis on applied mathematics, this course enables you to develop your knowledge of the mathematical theories and techniques...
Course Content
The first year of your degree is devoted to core material, including basic programming and statistics to give you a solid foundation in modern mathematics. On completing the first year, you will be able to discuss the underlying concepts and principles of mathematics, programming and statistics and to apply these to specific problems.
In the second year, you can pursue your interests further by choosing from an increasing range of options. On completing the second year, you will be able to build on your previous knowledge and experience from year one. You will master more advanced mathematical techniques and will be able to apply these to real-life problem-solving.
In the final year, most modules are optional and a number of speciality modules covering an assortment of topics are available as you pursue your interests even further. On completing the final year, you will further develop a systematic and detailed knowledge and understanding of advanced mathematics. You will have access to modules which draw on current mathematics research and will be exposed to new areas of mathematics with applications in finance, biology and physics.
The first year of your degree is devoted to core material, including basic programming and statistics to give you a solid foundation in modern mathematics. On completing the first year, you will be able to discuss the underlying concepts and principles of mathematics, programming and statistics and to apply these to specific problems. In the second year, you can pursue your interests...
Entry Requirements
We may demonstrate some flexibility of entry requirements in Clearing. This will depend on the results we receive and the number of spaces we have available.
Applications through Clearing are likely to be considered on a case by case basis, but an indication of the level at which offers may be considered for International Baccalaureatestudents is as follows:
- 29 points and above, including Higher Level Mathematics at grade 5
If you are an applicant who has completed qualifications outside of the UK then we encourage you to visit our country pages ahead of calling our Clearing hotline. On these pages you will find information on equivalent grades City will be applying during the Clearing process for students applying from Bulgaria, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Norway, Poland, Spain and the USA.
Entry requirements in Clearing for A-Level students will be published on 15th August. Details of the standard entry requirements for 2019 are shown below.
Standard requirements
Typical requirements:
- 'A' Level: ABB, including grade A in Mathematics or Further Mathematics
- Tariff: 128 UCAS tariff points, including grade A in 'A' Level Mathematics or Further Mathematics
- BTEC: DD with an 'A' Level grade A in Mathematics
In addition, the following is required:
- GCSE: A minimum of grade 4 (C) in English.
Other suitable qualifications
- Extended Project Qualification (EPQ): We welcome applications that include the EPQ. Where relevant, this may be included in our offer, resulting in an 'A' Level offer reduced by one grade.
- Mixed qualifications: Please email us to check your combination and to find out what requirements we would have for your specific combination of qualifications.
If you do not qualify for direct entry, you may wish to take a foundation programme first. These programmes are designed to prepare students for entry to City's undergraduate courses.
English requirements
- GCSE: A minimum of grade 4 (C) in English.
- IELTS: 6.0 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.
- PTE Academic: 58 overall with a minimum of 51 in each component.
Don’t meet the English language requirements? INTO City, University of London offers English language programmes to help prepare you for study at university. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for entry to degree courses.
- Academic English
- Pre-sessional English
We may demonstrate some flexibility of entry requirements in Clearing. This will depend on the results we receive and the number of spaces we have available. Applications through Clearing are likely to be considered on a case by case basis, but an indication of the level at which offers may be considered for International...
Assessment Methods
Assessment is based on examination and coursework. Marks are weighted in a 1:3:6 ratio for the three years of study to produce an overall aggregate.
Types of assessment
- Set exercises or coursework, which you take home and complete with the aid of your notes.
- Formal unseen written examinations every year.
- Class or online tests.
- Group assessments, such as written reports, also form the basis of assessment for some modules.
In the third year of your degree, a core module consists of a group project. The group is assessed by a group written report and an individual presentation on the project. Also, a small number of modules require students to give presentations.
Assessment is based on examination and coursework. Marks are weighted in a 1:3:6 ratio for the three years of study to produce an overall aggregate. Types of assessment Set exercises or coursework, which you take home and complete with the aid of your notes. Formal unseen written examinations every year. Class or online...