Mathematics, BSc (Hons)
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Mathematical applications have an impact on business, computing, engineering and society. The emphasis of the course is on the understanding and proper application of modern techniques and blends theory and practical applications, preparing you for specialist professional employment.We offer an informal, supportive environment for our students to learn in. Pass rates are high and a large proportion of our students graduate with at least an upper second class degree.
Why choose this course?- It is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications which can lead to Chartered Mathematician status following subsequent training and experience.
- You will work closely with the Scho…
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We offer an informal, supportive environment for our students to learn in. Pass rates are high and a large proportion of our students graduate with at least an upper second class degree.
Why choose this course?- It is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications which can lead to Chartered Mathematician status following subsequent training and experience.
- You will work closely with the School’s Mathematics related research groups, Applied Mathematics and Statistical Modelling.
- The School has strong links with local industry so you will benefit from up-to-date/relevant courses and the opportunity of job placements with companies such as IBM and Misys.
- Our students have recently formed a ‘Mathematics Society’ and you will have the opportunity to take part in regular events hosted on campus by the local branch of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications.
89% of our students would recommend studying Mathematics at NTU (National Student Survey 2011).
What our students say"NTU has a wide range of experiences to offer, other than just the course. The academic staff are very helpful during lectures, seminars and labs, as well as outside of teaching hours. The other students are good fun too.
"I graduated with a First from NTU and was awarded a Mathematics prize during my studies. The course helped develop my problem solving skills, useful in industry, and gave good background in abstract mathematics, which I would like to pursue in the future."
Sam Morely, BSc (Hons) Mathematics
Questions? Just ask NTU
Telephone: +44 (0)115 848 4200
There are approximately 120 places available across our Mathematics cluster of courses, which includes:
- BSc (Hons) Mathematics
- BSc (Hons) Financial Mathematics
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science and Mathematics
- BSc (Hons) Sport Science and Mathematics.
Year One
- Algebra One
- Computational and Numerical Methods One
- Foundations and Investigations in Mathematics
- Mathematical Methods One
- Statistics One
- Vector Algebra and Calculus
Year Two
- Advanced Calculus
- Algebra Two
- Computational and Numerical Methods Two
- Mathematical Methods Two
- Problem Solving
- Statistics Two
Year Three
Optional placement year.
Final Year
Core Modules
- Project in Mathematics
- Linear Systems
- Numerical Analysis and Dynamical Systems
Choose two from the following modules:
- Applied Statistics
- Differential and Integral Equations
- Stochastic Processes.
Plus choose one from the following:
- Statistical Modelling
- Advanced Topics in Applied Mathematics
- Advanced Topics in Pure Mathematics.
For further information, download the module descriptions document
How do I learn?Contact time in lectures and seminars is around 14 to 16 hours per week, which includes two to four surgery sessions. This equates to about a third of the time for scheduled learning (including workshops and practical classes). The rest is given to self-guided independent study (reading text books, lecture notes and working on exercises).
Lectures will take place in various buildings across Clifton campus.
How will I be assessed?Assessment is by a variety of methods including the following.
Written
- Exams
- In class tests
Coursework
- Assignments
- Group projects
- Presentations
All mathematics modules have two or three assessment components. In Year Three approximately 66% these assessments will be carried out as written exams with the remainder assessed on coursework. The first two years will have a heavier weight on written exams with approximately 77% of assessment components exam/test based.
Who will teach me?Dr James Hind, Lecturer
"I recently won
several HESTEM grants to work with the Nottingham Girl's High
School on final year Maths education projects and to build
employability skills into our Maths course. Local, national and
global companies have helped us to make sure that our students
leave with the skills, abilities and confidence to excel in the
jobs market.
"As a team our research focus includes biological mathematics, statistics and computational modelling but we also encompass financial analysis, cryptography and many other fields"
Mr David Langridge, Lecturer
"The East Midlands Airport, bmibaby and BMI together with APH Ltd
of Gatwick are assisting third year BSc Financial Mathematics
degree students with their projects. This cooperation is part of an
ongoing programme where students have been involved with the civil
aviation industry. At the start of the projects a research manager
and pilot from bmibaby talked to the students about the airline
industry and how aspects of the maths and economics within their
course were used in practice."
Please note that course specifications may be subject to change
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