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Mathematics and Business
BSc(Hons)

  • Course summary and entry requirements

    Course duration Help

    Full-time: 3 years

    Part-time: 6 - 7 years

    UCAS code GN11 (campus code U)

    About the course

    Graduates in mathematics are highly sought after for their ability to analyse and solve problems in a variety of contexts relevant to modern society. The mathematics strand covers key mathematical concepts and their practical applications with an emphasis on problem solving and communication. This course is taught at our Hastings campus.

    During the course you will hone your problem-solving skills and become adept at research and evaluation, strategy planning and resource management - excellent qualities for a career in business or management.

    Your lecturers have many years' experience delivering high quality education and combine strong industrial experience with current research activity.

    Typical entry requirements Help

    The entry requirements listed here are for students starting their course in 2013. Individual offers may vary

    A-levels:
    BBC including maths. Applicants with only two full A-levels or a double award will be considered on an individual basis.

    International Baccalaureate:
    30 points.

    QAA-approved access course:
    acceptable.

    GCSE (minimum grade C):
    at least three subjects including English language and mathematics or a science.

    Foundation degree/HND
    direct to years 2 or 3.

    For non-native speakers of English:
    IELTS 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in the other elements.

  • Course content

    Course structure

    The course is delivered through seminars, lectures and some computer practical classes. You will be assessed through coursework and exams, group work and presentations, case studies and written assignments. In the second year, you will have the opportunity of a work placement matching an area of personal interest, which your tutor will help you to find.

    Areas of study

    In the mathematics strand, the first two years develop fundamental concepts in continuous and discrete mathematics. In continuous mathematics, calculus is developed and applied in different areas. In discrete mathematics, there is an emphasis on understanding mathematical structures and reasoning. In the final year, students can choose from a range of options which either apply the knowledge gained in the first two years or explore a mathematical topic in greater depth.

    In the business strand, you will study the underpinning concepts of business during your first year. The following years will provide opportunities to develop your understanding and skills for planning and running a successful business.

    Syllabus

    Year1
    Mathematical Skills
    Discrete Mathematics and Algebra
    Understanding Organisations
    Business Environment
    Approaches to Learning
    Subject Approaches

    Year 2
    Multivariable and Numerical Methods
    Linear Mathematics
    Business Decision Making
    Managing Business Strategy
    Learning through Practice
    Research practices

    Year3
    Human Resource Management
    Marketing
    Dissertation/project

    Maths options including:
    Graph Theory
    Topology
    Mathematics of Finance
    Complex Variables
    History and Philosophy

    You can view the programme specification for this course as a PDF file by clicking on the link below:

    Programme Specification

  • Fees and costs

    The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.

    The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take.

    What's included in the fee?

    When costs such as health or criminal record checks, field trips or use of specialist materials are incurred as a mandatory requirement of the course they are included in your tuition fee.

    You may incur additional costs depending on the optional modules or activities you choose. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. Before you apply please check with the school that provides your course using the contact details on the left of this page for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.

    Our website www.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.

    BSc(Hons) Mathematics and Business  [U2EG005]
    UK/EU (Full Time)9,000 GBP
    Island Students (Full Time)9,000 GBP
    International (Full Time)10,500 GBP

  • Location

    Location Help Hastings

    Our Hastings campus is in the city centre, just three minutes south of the station and about the same distance from the seafront and the shopping district. It is a small and friendly campus of about 700 students.

    Living in Hastings

    The historic town of Hastings has been described as the south coast’s best kept secret. The town combines natural beauty with an exciting cultural centre and close knit student community.

    Social scene

    The up-and-coming social scene has seen a rise in pubs and bars opening in the town centre. From the quaint taverns in the old town to the slick town centre bars, there is something to suit every taste.

    Arts

    Hastings has a long established thriving art community with a large number of small galleries and art groups. The Electric Palace cinema in the Old Town is a small, independent cinema that also runs the annual ’Shot by the Sea’ film festival.

    Sports

    Alongside the university-run sports clubs, Hastings offers local sports clubs you can join, including football, rugby and netball. Or make the most of the location and take part in rowing, sailing and wind-surfing.

  • Career opportunities

    The variety of career opportunities is a major attraction of any mathematically oriented degree. Graduates can use their core skills in whichever area of business or industry appeals to them or where analytical skills are highly valued: marketing, manufacturing, finance, government departments and computer software houses.

    Graduates are well equipped to work in the field of business and management, or to pursue further study at masters level or a specialist professional qualification.

    Visit the careers service website.

Application process
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08456 020607
Email hastingsinfo@brighton.ac.uk

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