Bachelor of Science in Mathematics – 3 years
Mathematics (Main), Statistics (subsidiary 1), Physics (Subsidiary 2)
Mathematics has been called the Queen of the Sciences and is the most versatile of subjects. It provides the basic language of science and engineering. It is at the heart of most scientific endeavour, as well as being indispensable in many other walks of life.
An ancient discipline which for thousands of years has provided intriguing problems, it is also a lively modern subject with an increasing range of new applications in, for example, medicine, biology and computer science. It appeals to those who enjoy problem-solving and clear thinking, skills which are highly prized by employers.
Openings include the various companies and research institutes which use mathematics directly, management services and computing.
The financial sector, both in actuarial and accountancy work, recruits many mathematics graduates while teaching is also well represented.
Other graduates go into engineering, sales and marketing. It is the sound education in problem solving, coupled with training in communication, team-working and independent learning is fostered here which account for the success of our graduates entering an ever more competitive marketplace. |