Course in brief

The volume of data collected and stored by organisations across the globe has grown exponentially, bringing opportunities and challenges to all sectors. Graduates with the ability to organise, analyse and gain insight from large sets of structured and unstructured data are in high demand.

Our integrated programme explores advanced areas of mathematics to masters-level. You will learn fundamentals of mathematics alongside topics such as data mining, stochastic modelling and artificial intelligence in a blend of theory and real-world practice.

Learning with active researchers, you will develop research skills through project work and explore specialist subjects through a range of optional modules, providing excellent preparation for doctoral study or your chosen career.

You will learn how to understand technical maths and communicate it in a clear way and build strong teamwork and presentation skills. You'll apply mathematics and statistics meaningfully in a range of contexts to solve specific problems using sophisticated software such as Maple, MATLAB, Lindo, R and SAS for modelling, computer algebra and statistical analysis.

Key facts

Location Brighton: Moulsecoomb

UCAS code GG31

Full-time 4 years
With placement year 5 years

Accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications

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Entry criteria

Entry requirements

A-levels or BTEC
Entry requirements are in the range of A-level ABB–BBC (128–112 UCAS Tariff points), or BTEC Extended Diploma DMM–MMM. Our conditional offers typically fall within this range.

A-levels must include maths at grade B.

We will generally make you an offer if your predicted grades are at the top of this range. If your predicted grades are towards the lower end of this range we may still make you an offer if you have a good GCSE (or equivalent) profile or relevant non-academic achievements.

International Baccalaureate
27 points, with three subjects at Higher level which must include maths at grade 6.

 

Access to HE Diploma
Pass with 60 credits overall. Level 3 maths units required. At least 45 credits at level 3, with 24 credits at merit or above.

GCSE (minimum grade C or grade 4)
At least five GCSEs, subjects must include English language and maths.

Foundation degree/HND
may enable you to start the course in year 2 or 3. HNC may also count towards direct entry.

Studied before or got relevant experience?
A qualification, HE credits or relevant experience may count towards your course at Brighton, and could mean that you do not have to take some elements of the course or can start in year 2 or 3. 

International equivalencies

International equivalencies by country
 
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We can help you meet our English language or academic entry requirements.

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For English language preparation courses.

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Course in detail

Course structure

In the first two years, the emphasis is on developing a solid foundation of essential knowledge and techniques in mathematics, together with an appreciation of the subject.

You’ll have the option of undertaking a placement year, where you will be able to put the knowledge and skills that you have learned into practice.

In the final two years you will consolidate your learning in your project, supervised by an academic member of staff.

 

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Our mathematics department has SAS Academy status. SAS is one of the largest providers of business analytics software in the world. Academy status gives our students the opportunity to meet SAS customers and their industry partners at careers fairs, to train in skills needed by a wide range of companies and organisations, and to be prepared for SAS certification exams. Through modules with substantial SAS content, students are eligible for the award of a Joint SAS Certificate.

Areas of study 

Fundamentals of pure and applied mathematics are taught alongside topics such as operational research and statistics with a focus on how to apply mathematical techniques to solve specific problems.

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Year 1

Modules

  • Discrete and Continuous Mathematics
  • Linear Algebra and Calculus
  • Introduction to Statistics
  • Modelling and Mechanics
  • Introduction to Operational Research
Maths Project Day

Year 2

Modules

  • Further Calculus
  • Linear Mathematics
  • Applied Linear Statistical Models
  • Numerical Methods
  • Analysis and Algebra

Options*

  • Operational Research
  • Mathematical Methods for Statistical Practice
  • Advanced Mechanics

*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.

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Placement year

The opportunity of a year's placement in industry enables you to explore your career options in a professional environment and build a network of contacts.

Our students have been on placement with companies including British Airwarys, Albion in the Community, Covance, Pfizer, Clarksons and IBM.

Year 3

Options*

  • Mathematical Sciences Project
  • Mathematics of Finance
  • Mathematics Education: Research and Experience
  • Numerical Analysis of Partial Differential Equations
  • Historical, Social and Philosophical Perspectives on Maths
  • Methods of Machine Learning
  • Topics in Abstract Algebra
  • Graph Theory and Applications
  • Optimisation Methods
  • Statistical Modelling
  • Time Series and Forecasting
  • Stochastic Methods
  • Complex Analysis

*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.

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Final year 

Module

  • Advanced Data Science Project

Options*

  • Machine Learning for Artificial Intelligence
  • Topics in Actuarial Mathematics
  • Logic and Number Systems
  • Introduction to Topology
  • Partial Differential Equations: Theory and Solutions
  • Medical Statistics
  • The Analysis of Time Series
  • Stochastic Methods and Algorithms
  • Topics in Mathematical Physics
  • Data Management
  • Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery in Data

*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.

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Course statistics

Unistats and key information sets

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Programme specification

The programme specification is the approved description of each course. They are updated following course changes, and give a detailed breakdown of the content and structure of the course.

Programme specification

These charts give an indication of how much time you will spend on different activities at each level of the course, and an indication of the balance of assessment by coursework, and written and practical exams. For courses with option modules, actual proportions will depend on the modules you choose.

Find out more about how the academic year and degree courses are organised, and about learning and assessment activities you might get to grips with at Brighton. More specific information about this course is detailed in the programme specification (linked above). You can find out also about the range of support we offer to help you adjust to university life.

Overall workload

Assessments

Careers and employability

Our graduates have secured roles within organisations such as Lloyds Bank, American Express, Covance, Roche, the National Audit Office. eSure, Markerstudy, and Allianz.

Others have progressed to doctoral study and research.

This course is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications as meeting the educational requirements of the chartered mathematician designation.

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Fees and funding

Your fees

UK/EU (full-time) 9,250 GBP

International (full-time) 14,040 GBP

If you choose to take the professional placement (sandwich) year offered on this course you will pay a reduced fee during this year. Our fee for the professional placement year is £1,230 for home students and £2,000 for international students. This fee may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.

Included in the course fees: access to university facilities, libraries and equipment relevant to your course.

The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2018–19.

Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and are subject to an annual increase of no more than 5% or RPI (whichever is the greater). The annual increase for UK/EU students, who are subject to regulated fees, will increase no more than the statutory maximum fee.

You can find out more about our fees in the university's student contract and tuition fee policy (pdf).

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 DBS checks, 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 check with the school that provides your course using the contact details in the Find out more tab (at the end of this page) for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.

See our finance pages for advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee-paying status.

Location and living here

Location

About Brighton

Forward-thinking and welcoming, the city of Brighton & Hove is a community of creative and diverse people who share values like sustainability and inclusivity – just like its university.

Miles of pebble beaches, hundreds of bars, restaurants and clubs, a packed calendar of culture, music and sport and great independent and high street shopping attract visitors from all over the world. By the end of your course you’ll still be finding new things to enjoy about the city.

The Brighton Festival, England’s largest arts festival, takes place every May – as does the Great Escape Europe’s leading industry showcase for new music, 300 bands perform over three days at venues across the city. Major events celebrate Pride, digital culture, cinema, photography, food and the winter solstice. Our own Brighton Graduate show is a highlight, turning the university into the largest exhibition space in the south east as we celebrate the outstanding creativity of our students.

As a student here you’ll have a unique opportunity to experience what the city has to offer. Volunteering and placement opportunities enable you to play your part in the events, organisations and communities that make Brighton such a compelling place to be.

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Campus where this course is taught

Moulsecoomb campus

Two miles north of Brighton seafront, Moulsecoomb is our largest campus. Subjects taught here include architecture, business, computing, construction, engineering, geography, product design, law and pharmacy.

On campus you will find professional-standard facilities including a flight simulator, trading room, design and digital media suites and specialist research laboratories, alongside the library, student centre, a nursery, fitness facilities and Students’ Union. There are excellent public transport links.

The Big Build
A major transformation of our Moulsecoomb campus began in summer 2018. By summer 2020 there’ll be new halls of residence, academic building, and Students’ Union and fitness facilities – all created with sustainability, inclusivity and community in mind.

As the development grows it will provide many exciting learning opportunities for our students, ranging from live projects, placements and internships with the companies involved to guest lectures and site visits. Find out more...

 

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Accommodation

Brighton: Moulsecoomb

We have halls of residence across the city in Grand Parade, Moulsecoomb, Varley Park and Falmer.

  • Eligible students can apply for any of these options. Find out if you are eligible…
  • You’ll be prioritised for accommodation in the halls that are linked to your teaching base, subject to availability.
  • Moulsecoomb campus is linked to Varley Park and Moulsecoomb Place halls.
    • Varley Park offers a mix of rooms and catering options. Varley Park is around two miles from Moulsecoomb campus and four miles from the city centre. Public transport in the city is excellent, and there’s a shuttle bus between our Brighton campuses during term time.
    • Moulsecoomb Place halls are catered and are located on campus.

We also offer Unihomes and Unilets, student houses that we let out to our students on behalf of private landlords. This option provides the most choice and flexibility and can work particularly well when you’re balancing learning with placements and other commitments.

There’s plenty of support if you choose private rented accommodation. We manage our own studenthomes database of properties. And we run our housemates service over the summer for students, new and returning, looking for a place to live.

Find out more on our accommodation webpages.

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Student views  

Erin Cornick

"I came down for an open day and immediately fell in love with the campus and the city itself. In the first year you spend a lot of time in lectures but there is also time to study with friends and alone. You work with different groups quite frequently and are able to establish good friendships with a lot of people.

"I chose to study maths because I had really enjoyed studying it at A-level. I would describe my course and experience of being here as challenging, rewarding and adventurous.

"I think the best aspect of the course is the assessments. Brighton sets assessments that allow you to see maths in a different way. They show how maths can be applied in the real world and to really think outside of the box.

"Brighton’s lecturers really challenge you to be the best that you can. All the staff I have encountered have been superb. They have an open-door policy which means that students can always go to them for help. Staff have supported me all the way through.

"I have a job in Nottingham which will use a lot of the skills that university has taught me. The presentations and assessments I have done over the years have built up my confidence and the modules I have studied have made me well rounded and ready to approach anything."

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Bill Wallis

"I always knew I was going to do a maths degree. It was when I first came to Brighton University open day that it really sparked my interest in coming here. I got to connect with staff members as well as second-year students and explore the city. Brighton has a friendly atmosphere both in and out of the university campuses, and above all it’s a beautiful place to live.

"The lecturers are fantastic, enthusiastic and fun. I’ve always received a warm welcome when I have questions about our content, as well as any other queries I may have.

"I would definitely recommend the course to anyone that’s interested in a maths degree because of its real-life application. You can apply what you have learnt to the workplace. This helps your career prospects, which is really important at the moment.

"I don’t know what I want to do as my career yet but I definitely know that I want to do a masters after I complete this degree.

"My advice to anyone who is thinking of applying to this course is to work hard and get the grades so you can come and study maths here."

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Kayleigh Potton

"Studying maths at Brighton really has been an experience to remember. I have been given so many opportunities that, as well as having a degree, I will leave having learnt so much more. In my time here I have been PASS (Peer Assisted Study Sessions) Leader, a PASS ambassador, a Student Ambassador and the Mathematics Society Social Secretary. I have grown so much as a person over the past three years because of these opportunities.

"The course is very integrated because our classes have about 50 students rather than 200. We had quite a lot of group coursework in the first year, so I have got to know everyone on my course. The Mathematics Society meant that I could get to know my classmates outside of an academic environment too.

The lecturers are fantastic as well. They know us all on a first-name basis and are so enthusiastic about us doing well. They are constantly asking us, "Is this too hard? Do you want me to speed things up? Slow things down?", and are always catering to our needs. They have an open-door policy and will help you at any time of the day.

"Brighton is an amazing place to live as a student and I can honestly say – hand on heart – that I have loved it here, and I think anyone that wants to apply to this course will love it too."

Brighton is an amazing place to live as a student and I can honestly say – hand on heart – that I have loved it here, and I think anyone that wants to apply to this course will love it too.

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