BSc Mathematics

at Durham University

Year 1
 

The first year consists of 100 compulsory Mathematics credits:

• Analysis (20)

• Linear Algebra (20)

• Calculus (20)

• Programming (10)

• Dynamics (10)

• Probability (10)

• Statistics (10)

Together with a further 20 credits which can be chosen from:

• Discrete Mathematics (20)

• Any other available Sciences, Arts and Social Sciences modules (subject to prerequisites and timetabling).

In the Mathematics modules, topics that may be familiar from A level (or equivalent) are expanded and developed to help you adjust to university life, providing a sound foundation for your Mathematics degree and enabling you to make informed choices when picking modules from second year onwards.

Year 2
 

In the second year you will choose six Maths modules.

You will take two compulsory modules:

• Complex Analysis

• Analysis in Many Variables.

Together with modules from a range which includes:

• Numerical Analysis

• Statistical Concepts

• Mathematical Physics

• Algebra

• A combination of two shorter courses on a wide range of mathematical topics – Elementary Number Theory, Probability, Mathematical Modelling, Geometric Topology, Monte Carlo, Actuarial Mathematics, and Special Relativity and Electromagnetism.

At this stage you can begin to specialise in areas of pure mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics and probability although you can also maintain a wide range of options for the third year.

Year 3
 

In the third year you take Project III and also choose four taught modules from a wide choice of around 20 modules covering a variety of topics in areas such as algebra, geometry, topology, applied mathematics, mathematical physics, statistics and probability, together with options including Mathematical Finance and Mathematical Biology. Many of these topics are closely linked to and informed by current research. The Mathematics Teaching module involves studying issues related to school mathematics education, observing lessons in a secondary school, and also includes a project.

Project III is a more in-depth double module. The projects give you the opportunity to investigate a mathematical topic of interest, and you will produce a written report and give a short presentation. This develops your research and communication skills which are important for future employment or postgraduate studies.

A level offer – A*A*A–A*AA
 

Suitable performance in the University Admission Tests TMUA or MAT or 2 in any STEP will lead to the lower A*AA offer (A*A in Mathematics and Further Mathematics, either way round plus A in any other A level or equivalent). Otherwise, the standard offer is A*A*A (A*A* in Mathematics and Further Mathematics plus A in any other A level or equivalent).
 

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma – D*D*D – D*DD and A level requirements as above.
 

IB Diploma score – 38 with 776 or 766 in higher level subjects, including Mathematics (maths analysis & approaches).
 

In addition to satisfying the University’s general entry requirements, please note our offers consist of:

• We strongly encourage applicants to sit the University’s Admissions Test (*) if it is available to them, as we give a high weighting in our selection process to evidence of ability in Mathematics.

• We welcome applications from those with other qualifications equivalent to our standard entry requirements and from mature students with non-standard qualifications or who may have had a break in their study. Please contact our Admissions Selectors.

The tuition fees shown for students are for one complete academic year of full time study and are set according to the academic year of entry. Fees for subsequent years of your course may rise in line with an inflationary uplift as determined by the government.

 

Of those students who graduated in 2019:

• 94% are in paid employment or further study 15 months after graduation across all our programmes

Of those in employment:

• 89% are in high skilled employment

• With an average salary of £31,000.