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BSc (Hons) Mathematics at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

Mathematics degree teaching pure and applied mathematics, computational methods and data science, with Python programming and an optional paid placement year.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Department: School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics | Duration: 3 years (plus optional placement year) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers calculus, analysis and group theory, mathematical reasoning, linear algebra, numerical methods in Python and fundamentals of data science. Year 2 covers advanced calculus, differential equations, operational research and data modelling. In the final year students choose from modules across pure and applied mathematics, operational research, theoretical physics and data science.

Career pathways

The degree builds problem-solving, coding and communication skills for careers in data science, finance and technology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

112 UCAS points typical offer. GCSE Mathematics and English at grade C/4 or above. A levels: 112 points from a minimum of 2 A levels, including grade B in Mathematics or Further Mathematics (Pure Maths, Pure and Applied Maths, Maths and Statistics and Maths and Mechanics are treated as Maths). BTEC: DMM including a distinction in a mathematics unit. Access to HE Diploma: 33 level 3 credits with at least 12 at Distinction in Mathematics including a unit introducing calculus, plus GCSE English and Maths at C/4. International Baccalaureate: 28 points including 5 at Higher Level Mathematics. Other qualifications and returning learners are considered individually ([email protected]). Contextual offers are typically 8 points below the advertised tariff. International applicants: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component (University of Plymouth standard undergraduate requirement).

Duration: 3 years