What is mathematics?
Mathematics is the language of science, technology and finance. It underpins applications ranging from telecommunications to the origins of the universe; from the human genome to financial markets. A degree in mathematics equips you with high-level analytical skills that open the door to a wide range of careers.
How will I study?
The School has a lecturing staff of more than 60 mathematicians with an international reputation for the excellence of their research. We maintain extensive links with colleagues in industry and academia, both in the UK and overseas, ensuring our degrees are at the cutting edge of developments. Independent reviews of our teaching have singled out our wide choice of modules and the approachability of our staff for particular praise. During your time with us, a member of academic staff will act as your personal tutor, available to offer guidance and advice.
Most teaching is conducted through lectures and classes, and in some cases through computer practical classes and project work. The University's computing facilities offer 24-hour access to emails, the internet, word-processing packages and specialist mathematical software.
Assessment
Assessment is mainly by written examination with some coursework. You may also be assessed through reports, computer-based assignments, essays or dissertations. Your final degree is based on marks obtained during your second and subsequent years of study.
Professional recognition
Upon graduation, you may be eligible for exemption from some of the examinations required for accountancy and actuarial qualifications, and for membership of the British Computer Society and the Engineering Institutions. You can also qualify for graduate membership of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications. If you take a sufficient number of statistics modules you will be eligible to receive a degree in Mathematics with Statistics, accredited by the Royal Statistical Society.
Studying abroad
All students have the chance to apply to spend a semester overseas through the Erasmus and Universitas 21 schemes. The Mathematics (International Study) degree course gives you the opportunity to spend a whole year studying abroad.
Further information can be found on our study abroad web pages.
Career prospects
Mathematics graduates from Nottingham are in high demand from prospective employers in commerce, industry, the professions and education, reflecting the immense scope and application of the subject. Many students choose to undergo further specialist training to qualify as accountants, actuaries and teachers, or in areas such as insurance, research and development, administration and management. Our degrees are also excellent preparation for PhD study.
Application and interview
Offers are usually made without interview. Students with non-standard entry qualifications may be invited to an interview.
Open days
Visit days for students offered a place are normally held between January and March. For dates of University-wide open days please see
www.nottingham.ac.uk/opendays