Mathematics and Statistics

Key facts
Location: Canterbury
Award: BSc (Hons)
Type: Full-time and part-time
Options: A year in industry
Further information
Download: Subject leaflet
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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.

Degree programmes

Single honours
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  • Business Mathematics (G1N1)
  • Financial Mathematics (GN13)
  • Mathematics (G100)
  • Mathematics and Statistics (GG13)
  • Mathematics including a Foundation Year (G108)

All the above programmes are available with a sandwich year. The UCAS code is the same as for the corresponding non-sandwich programme.

Joint honours

Mathematics and…

  • Accounting & Finance (GN14) 3 years
  • Computer Science (GG41) 3 years
  • Computer Science with a Year in Industry (GGC4) 4 years
  • Management (GN12) 3 or 4 years
  • Secondary Education (G1X1) (QTS, joint programme with Canterbury Christ Church University) 3 years

When you are applying for Mathematics and Secondary Education (G1X1), please apply to Canterbury Christ Church University, UCAS institution code C10, and do not use the Kent institution code (K24).

Core modules

Stage 1
Core modules
  • Algebra
  • Calculus
  • Discrete Mathematics and Probability
  • Mathematical Methods
  • Statistics

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
Options
  • Analysis of Variance
  • Applied Stochastic Modelling and Data Analysis
  • Business Finance
  • Calculus of Variations
  • Complex Analysis
  • Computational Algebra
  • Discrete Mathematics
  • Futures and Options
  • Heuristics and Structured Problems in OR
  • Non-linear Systems and Mathematical Biology
  • Numerical Solutions of Differential Equations
  • Selected Topics in Operational Research
  • Optimisation
  • Polynomials in Several Variables
  • Practical Multivariate Analysis
  • Probability and Inference
  • 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.

Foundation year

If your qualifications are not sufficient, for whatever reason, for direct entry onto a degree programme, you can apply for Mathematics with a Foundation Year (G108).

Teaching and assessment

Most of the teaching amounts to about 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.

Entry requirements

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Offer levels

A/AS level 300 points (3.5 A level equivalents) inc BB at A level, IB Diploma 33 points inc 5 in HL Mathematics or IB Diploma with 15 points at Higher inc 5 in HL Mathematics, except for Mathematics inc a Foundation Year (G108) (individual consideration).

Required subjects
  • A level Mathematics grade B, inc the core syllabus of Pure Mathematics.

Careers

Professional recognition

Mathematics and Computer Science – exemption from Part I of the British Computer Society examinations.

Mathematics and Accounting – various exemptions from the Institute of Chartered Accountants examinations.

Mathematics and Statistics – exemption from the examinations of the Royal Statistical Society.

Mathematics with Secondary Education – qualified teacher status.

Recent graduates have gone into careers in medical statistics, pharmaceutical industry, the aerospace industry, software development, teaching, actuarial work, Civil Service statistics, chartered accountancy, the oil industry and postgraduate research.