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Computational Mathematics

At a glance

Degrees available
Course Study mode Start Date Duration
BSc 3 Years (Hons). UCAS Code: GG14 BSc/CM

3 years full-time

 September 3 Years
BSc 4 Years (Hons). UCAS Code: GG1K BSc/CM4

4 Years including work placement

 September 4 Years
Places available We take around 20 new undergraduates per year onto our courses in the Department of Computing
Employment prospects

As this course began in 2009, statistics are not yet available, but employment prospects for graduates from the School of Computing, Informatics and Media are excellent and our graduates should go on to a range of careers within the computing industry and beyond.
Tuition fees Tuition Fees Information (external link)

Course Details

Overview

 

Special Features

  • These courses will appeal to capable mathematicians who wish to enhance their knowledge and career prospects by devoting about a third of their time to key concepts in computer science
  • Fundamental topics in mathematics and statistics are studied together with core modules from our professionally accredited computing courses
  • In your final year you can choose from modules embracing more specialised subjects and will undertake a stimulating research-orientated project
  • You will be actively encouraged to develop a portfolio of appropriate transferable skills and attributes in a supportive, structured environment which fosters systematic problem solving, independent learning, team-working and personal skills
  • The programmes can be studied over four years with a supervised placement year in an industrial, commercial or educative organisation.  This enables you to apply your learning and gain practical experience in attributes that are highly valued by a wide range of employers

Aims

Mathematics plays an essential part in the modern technological world. New developments are taking place all the time; some as a result of fresh ideas within mathematics itself, while others are stimulated by applications in computing, economics, physics, biology, and other sciences. As such, there is a constant demand for well-trained mathematicians in a wide variety of occupations.

Our Computational Mathematics course blends teaching in fundamental mathematical areas with core modules in computing selected from our BCS-accredited courses. The course will enable you to both understand advanced mathematical topics, and learn how they are utilised in computational processes in a range of applications, from business with decision support systems through to image processing and computer graphics.

In addition, the problem-solving nature of the course will enable you to acquire skills in critical thinking and logical analysis that will serve you well in many careers. Our innovative course will encourage you to develop the ability and desire to pursue knowledge independently, to understand the power and elegance of abstract reasoning, and to appreciate the role of mathematics in human culture and the sciences, all of which will serve you well in whatever career you choose.

Entrance Requirements

Our typical offers are:

3- and 4-year courses - 240 points

To include 160 points coming from 2 GCE A levels, or qualifications of equivalent depth and volume. Key Skills (level 3) and AS or A-level General Studies points may also be included in the points total. Many of our students coming in with A levels studied Computing, ICT, and/or sciences. Please note that for this course, Computational Mathematics, we do require A-level Mathematics.

We also require Mathematics and English GCSE at least at C grade.

Applications are welcome from candidates with non-standard qualifications or those who, lacking academic qualifications, have significant relevant experience.

How do I find out more?

For all course enquiries, please contact:
Recruitment Manager:

Full-time Study

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Your school or college will be able to advise you about making your application. Alternatively, full instructions can be found at: www.ucas.com

UCAS also provides a comprehensive guide called Applying Online which can be downloaded from the same web address.

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