Mathematical Sciences
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FACULTY OF SCIENCE
Mathematical Sciences
Programmes
Master of Mathematics
(4-year full-time) G103(4-year full-time with a year abroad) G104
BSc Mathematics
(3-year) G100(4-year industrial placement/year abroad) G101
BSc Mathematical Sciences
(3-year) G140(4-year industrial placement/year abroad) G141
BSc Mathematics & Statistics
(3-year) GG13(4-year industrial placement/year abroad) GG31
BSc Statistics
(3-year) G300(4-year industrial placement/year abroad) G301
Information on all of these can be found at Maths Admissions
Key facts
- Common first year for all degrees provides a flexible programme
- 200 places available, 8 applicants per place
- 4th place in www.thegooduniversityguide.org.uk in 2007
- Graded 24/24 for teaching by the Quality Assurance Agency
- Graded 5* for Applied Mathematics, 5 for Pure Mathematics and 5 for Probability & Statistics in the Research Assessment Exercise 2001
- Optional placements at universities abroad or in industry
Typical offers
A levels: AAB including Mathematics and Further Mathematics, or AAA including Mathematics and preferably another scientific or numerate subject. Slightly lower offers for Scottish Advanced Highers.
International Baccalaureate: 36 points including 6 in HL Mathematics.
More information is aavailable at www.bath.ac.uk/math-sci/admissions/offers/
Why study Mathematics?
Why study Statistics?
Mathematics is fundamental in understanding the world around us, and in drawing quantitative conclusions and testable predictions from scientific theories. Many mathematical notions have taken on lives of their own and are studied for their intrinsic elegance, yet continue to make unexpected contacts with science and technology.
Random phenomena are key to many interdisciplinary lines of inquiry. Models embodying randomness often unearth surprising yet insightful differences to their non-random counterparts. The introduction of randomness also provokes deep philosophical questions, requiring quantification, as to the accountability and practical implications of such models. A rigorous mathematical or statistical education develops an intellectual outlook in the student that is valuable in a variety of careers.
Our flexible programme begins with a common first year, after which students' curricula diverge according to their interests in pure and applied mathematics, probability and statistics. Some of our degrees even allow a substantial content of computing beyond the first year. A limited number of options from other departments are also possible, including Physics, and Management, which offers courses in accounting and finance.
We offer BSc degrees for students seeking employment or professional training on graduation, and a 4-year MMath for those with scientific and research ambitions, or wanting an in-depth course
The placement year
The BSc degrees are also available in 4-year format with a placement in Year 3, either at a European university or in industry.
The MMath allows the possibility of spending the third year at a European, North American or Australian university.
Placements at overseas universities are subject to availability and students' academic progress. Students who take industrial placements are frequently offered jobs after graduation by their placement employers.
Career opportunities
www.bath.ac.uk/careers/destinations/intro.html
www.bath.ac.uk/careers/destinations/2006/mathematics.pdf
- Financial Services, including Accountancy, Banking, Insurance, Actuarial Training
- Information Technology
- Mathematical Modelling, Statistical, Data & Operational Analysis
- Management, Marketing
- Further Study (MSc & PhD)
- Teaching (PGCE)
Good graduates in the mathematical sciences are highly employable. Their analytical outlook is valued in a wide range of professions.
