Typical A-level offer
We typically accept the following results at GCE A level:
A* (Mathematics) AA to A (Mathematics) AA
A-level Further Maths is preferred but not essential. Those offering Further Maths are more likely to receive the AAA offer.
Typical contextual A-level offer (what is this?)
We make contextual data offers to students who are eligible . This is likely to be A (Maths) AB (if Further Maths is taken a grade A would be required).
Typical International Baccalaureate offer
36 points overall. 6,6,6 in Higher Level subjects to include 6 in HL Mathematics.
Changes to International Baccalaureate Diploma Mathematics Courses from September 2019, first examination 2021. We are aware of the planned changes to the IB Mathematics curriculum. IB students will be able to choose from: Mathematics: analysis and approaches and Mathematics: applications and interpretation from September 2019.
For this programme of study we will accept: Higher Level Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches only.
All applicants to the University (from the UK and Overseas) are required to show evidence of English Language proficiency.
The minimum English Language requirement for this course is either:
GCSE English Language grade C or better , or 4 or better;
IELTS with an overall score of at least 6.5 (including a writing score of at least 6.0 and no other component less than 5.5), or;
An acceptable equivalent qualification.
The BSc in Actuarial Science and Mathematics is accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. The course gives a firm foundation in Mathematics, together with specialist course units in Actuarial Science whilst giving you the opportunity to develop team working, communication and leadership skills.
The mathematical skills involved include most of the topics taught to students on the first year of the specialist mathematics degree i.e. covering aspects of pure and applied mathematics and statistics as well as some more general mathematics. As the course progresses, the statistical topics are explored in more detail. Courses in all areas of mathematics are used as a basis for some of the actuarial units.
Although the mathematics topics are more prevalent in the early years of the programme, there are opportunities to select from a wide range of mathematics options in the final year.
The actuarial topics start off with Economics, followed by Finance, and then consider the various actuarial models and contingencies used in the profession.
Supporting skills include options in leadership, enterprise and sustainable energy. These can be taken as options with alternatives including a wide range of mathematics units.
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Course units for year 1
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
Microeconomics 1
Macroeconomics 1
Foundations of Pure Mathematics B
Calculus and Vectors B
Probability 1
Linear Algebra B
Calculus and Applications B
Sequences and Series
Introduction to Statistics
Financial Mathematics for Actuarial Science 1
Course content for year 2
Course units for year 2
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
Real Analysis A
Complex Analysis
Partial Differential Equations and Vector Calculus B
Probability 2
Statistical Methods
Practical Statistics
Financial Mathematics for Actuarial Science 2
Contingencies 1 - Actuarial Science
Actuarial Insurance
Fundamentals of Finance
Fundamentals of Financial Reporting B
Fundamentals of Management Accounting
Introduction to Corporate Finance and Financial Instruments
Metric Spaces
Calculus of Several Variables
Algebraic Structures 1
Algebraic Structures 2
Introduction to Logic
Fluid Mechanics
Classical Mechanics
Principles of Mathematical Modelling
Numerical Analysis 1
Random Models
Foundations of Modern Probability
Discrete Mathematics
Introduction to Financial Mathematics
Leadership in Action 20 Credit Unit
Leadership in Action Unit
Leadership in Action Unit
Leadership in Action Online Unit
Leadership in Action Online Unit
Course content for year 3
Course units for year 3
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
The study of Mathematics develops skills and knowledge which are of value in a wide variety of professions. A Mathematics degree is a good preparation for any area of employment requiring people who can think clearly and logically. The main areas of employment are finance, industry, computing (including operational research), management, administration, statistics, teaching (schools and colleges) and postgraduate study.
Many of our graduates have pursued careers in finance in firms including KPMG, Goldman Sachs, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Deloitte, Barclays and Deutsche Bank.
A substantial number of previous graduates have undertaken further programmes of study such as MSc in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Finance, Business, Management and Computer Science. Some have gone on to train as teachers.
The Department of Mathematics puts significant emphasis on careers and holds a number of events throughout the year. These include talks, workshops and networking sessions.
We also host the annual Calculating Careers Fair. This takes place in early October each year and is attended by a large number of international graduate recruiters. Previous attendees have included Amazon, Amec, Barclays, BP, BT, Credit Suisse, GCHQ, IBM, PricewaterhouseCoopers, RBS, Teach First and Deloitte. This fair is a great opportunity for students to network with a number of graduate employers early in their academic careers.
