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Mathematics and Statistics BSc (Hons)
This is a full-time single honours programme within the Mathematics and Statistics subject area.
Key facts
- Subject area: Mathematics and Statistics
- Award: BSc (Hons)
- Code: GG13
- Location: Canterbury
- Honours: Single
- Mode of study: Full-time
- Duration: 3/4 years
- Start: 2013
- Year in industry: Yes
- Year abroad: No
- Institution(s): University of Kent
Overview
Mathematics is important to the modern world. All quantitative science, including both physical and social sciences, is based on it. It provides the theoretical framework for physical science, statistics and data analysis as well as computer science. Our programmes reflect this diversity and the excitement generated by new discoveries within mathematics that affect not only the technicalities of science but also our general understanding of the world in which we live.
The programmes share a common core of Mathematics at Stage 1, and then move on to cover abstract, analytical and computational techniques that give you the opportunity to specialise in areas such as non-linear differential equations, computational algebra and geometry, financial mathematics, forecasting, design and analysis of experiments, inference and stochastic processes.
All our programmes offer the opportunity to spend a year on work placement in industry.
Modules
Stage 1
Core modules- Calculus and Mathematical Modelling
- Proofs and Numbers
Plus other required modules for your chosen programme.
Stage 2
Core modules- Analysis
- Linear Algebra
Plus other required modules for your chosen programme.
Stage 3
All single honours students do a 30-credit project or dissertation. Other required modules depend on your chosen programme.
Core module- Dissertation or Mini Projects
- Analysis of Variance
- Applied Stochastic Modelling and Data Analysis
- Calculus of Variations
- Complex Analysis
- Computational Algebra
- Discrete Mathematics
- Elements of Abstract Analysis
- Games and Networks
- Groups and Representations
- Non-linear Systems and Mathematical Biology
- Numerical Solutions of Differential Equations
- Selected Topics in Operational Research
- Optimisation
- Optimisation and Heuristics
- Polynomials in Several Variables
- Practical Multivariate Analysis
- Stochastic Processes
- Spreadsheet Modelling for Operational Research
- Time Series Modelling and Simulation
- Topics in Applied Mathematics
Year in industry
All single honours Mathematics degrees offer the option of spending a year working in industry between Stages 2 and 3. We can offer help and advice in finding a placement.
Teaching and assessment
Teaching amounts to approximately 16 hours of lectures and classes per week. Modules that involve programming or working with computer software packages usually include practical sessions.
The majority of Stage 1 modules are assessed by end-of-year examinations. Many Stage 2 and 3 modules include coursework which normally counts for 20% of the final assessment. Both Stage 2 and 3 marks count towards your final degree result.
Careers
Those students who choose to take the year in industry option find the practical experience they gain gives them a real advantage in the graduate job market. Through your studies, you also acquire many transferable skills including the ability to deal with challenging ideas, to think critically, to write well and to present your ideas clearly, all of which are considered essential by graduate employers.
Recent graduates have gone into careers in medical statistics, the pharmaceutical industry, the aerospace industry, software development, teaching, actuarial work, Civil Service statistics, chartered accountancy, the oil industry and postgraduate research.
For more information on the services Kent provides to improve your employment prospects,visit www.kent.ac.uk/employability
Exemption from the examinations of the Royal Statistical Society.
Entry requirements
Offer levels
ABB at A level, IB Diploma 33 points inc 5 in HL Mathematics or IB Diploma with 16 points at Higher inc 5 in HL Mathematics.
Required subjects
A level Mathematics grade A, inc the core syllabus of Pure Mathematics.
Further information
School
Enquiries:
T: +44 (0)1227 827272
Key Information Sets
The Key Information Set (KIS) data (right) is compiled by UNISTATS and draws from a variety of sources which includes the National Student Survey and the Higher Education Statistical Agency. The data for assessment and contact hours is compiled from the most populous modules (to the total of 120 credits for an academic session) for this particular degree programme. Depending on module selection, there may be some variation between the KIS data and an individual's experience. For further information on how the KIS data is compiled please see the UNISTATS website.
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