Mathematics
BSc(Hons)

Course summary and entry requirements

Course duration
Full-time: 3 years
With placement year: 4 years

UCAS code G100

Professional accreditation
This programme will meet the educational requirements of the Chartered Mathematician designation, awarded by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, when it is followed by subsequent training and experience.

About the course

Mathematics graduates are keenly sought after for their highly developed analytical skills and capacity to apply their knowledge to a wide range of problems relevant to modern industry and commerce. This course is a carefully selected blend of theory and practical, real-world applications which prepares students for specialist professional employment.
University of Brighton students enjoy the benefits of small class sizes and our 'open door' policy of learning assistance. The strong emphasis on teamwork, communication, report writing and presentation makes our mathematics graduates highly attractive to modern employers.

Typical entry requirements

The entry requirements listed here are for students starting their course in 2014. Entry requirements for students thinking about starting a course in 2013 can be found in the online prospectus. Individual offers may vary
A-levels:
ABB. Must include grade B in mathematics at A-level. Free-standing mathematics units are excluded.
BTEC
DDD.
International Baccalaureate:
34 points, specified subjects.
Access to HE Diploma
pass (at least 45 credits at level 3), with 24 credits at merit or above. Level 3 units in maths required.
GCSE (minimum grade C) or Access Equivalent
at least three subjects including mathematics and English language.
Foundation degree/HND
may enable you to start the course in year 2 or 3. HNC may also count towards direct entry.
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

For the first two years of the course, the emphasis is on developing essential knowledge and techniques in mathematics. This provides a solid foundation for later specialisation in the final year.
You'll have the option of undertaking a placement year, and our dedicated placements unit is on hand to identify suitable employers and support you during your time putting the knowledge and techniques that you have learned into practice.
In the final year you can chose the modules that interest you most, as well as undertaking a major individual project supervised by an academic member of staff.

Areas of study

Fundamentals of mathematics are taught alongside topics such as operational research, statistics and quantitative methods. A wide range of modules allows the exploration of specific applications and more detailed theoretical study. The focus is on the application of mathematics and how various mathematical techniques can be used to solve specific problems, and sophisticated computer software is used for modelling, computer algebra and statistical analysis.

Syllabus

Years 1 and 2
- Discrete Mathematics
- Linear Algebra
- Abstract Algebra
- Mathematical Analysis
- Probability and Statistics
- Numerical Analysis
- Operational Research
- Mathematical Modelling
Optional placement year
Final year
- Project
Options include:
- Non-linear Optimisation
- Graph Theory and Applications
- Mathematics of Finance
- Topology
- Time Series and Forecasting
- Functions of a Complex Variable
- Advanced Operational Research
- Decision Support
- Advanced Abstract Algebra
- Medical Statistics
- Foundations of Mathematics
- Statistical Modelling
- History and Philosophy of Mathematics
- Stochastic Methods
- Partial Differential Equations

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 2013-14. 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 [J4EG006]

UK/EU (Full Time) 9,000 GBP
Island Students (Full Time) 9,000 GBP
International (Full Time) 12,900 GBP
Location

Location Moulsecoomb

Located to the north of Brighton city centre, the Moulsecoomb campus offers students an excellent learning environment and a wide range of facilities. It is the largest of our five campuses with over 8,000 students.
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Living in Brighton
Brighton’s rich mix of historic architecture, lively arts scene, varied shopping and cosmopolitan community make it a vibrant, enjoyable place to live. It is no wonder that many Brighton graduates choose to stay here.
Social scene
Alongside the traditional seaside attractions, Brighton is famed for its exciting social scene with a wide choice of pubs, clubs and restaurants.
Arts
The highlight of the city’s cultural year is the Brighton Festival. The event is held each May and is England’s biggest arts festival, which showcases arts and performance from around the world. Brighton is also home to the UK’s oldest working cinema, the Duke of York’s, which shows alternative and mainstream films. The city is also well known for its exciting music scene and hosts The Great Escape music festival.
Sports
Whether you take your sport seriously or just want to keep fit, Brighton offers all kinds of sports opportunities and facilities, on and off campus. You can also make the most of the location, and play volleyball, basketball and windsurfing down by the beach. The seafront is also the finishing point for the famous London – Brighton bicycle ride and the quirky veteran car run.
Career opportunities

including finance, consultancy, actuarial work, software engineering, project management, medical and industrial statistics, and government and public sector organisations. Graduates can also choose to progress to postgraduate study, including teacher training or research.

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