Mathematics BSc

Course Summary

• Type: BSc
• Location: Hertfordshire
• Duration: 3 Years
• Deadline: Ongoing

Course Description

If you are looking for a career that involves shaping technological or scientific progress then mathematics is an ideal degree programme for you. It is a vital practical skill with deep insight which holds the key to advances in virtually all areas of our daily lives - from financial to computing to design, logistics to medicine, travel to weather forecasting. The BSc Honours Mathematics offers a wide choice of modules to meet your unfolding interests. Approachable and enthusiastic staff use a variety of teaching methods - lectures, tutorials, practicals, teamwork and project work - to bring the topic to life. Assessment is also varied enabling you to demonstrate your strengths and knowledge.

In your first year you will build on material taught at A level, and progress to more abstract and advanced mathematical concepts. Using mathematical and statistical software, you'll develop skills needed later in the programme, while group work and computer-based applications reinforce what you learn in lectures.

In your second year you have a wide choice of mathematics and statistics options which allows you to study your developing interests in greater depth.

In your third year you may choose to spend a year working on professional placement.

In your final year you undertake a project in an area of your interest, in addition to taught study.