MSci (Hons) Mathematics

at Queen Mary University of London

Structure
You can complete your Mathematics degree in three, four or five years. If you choose to do a professional placement or study abroad, this will take place in Year 3, and Year 3 modules will instead be studied in Year 4.

 

YEAR 0

Foundation

 

Semester 1

• Compulsory
• Essential Foundation Mathematics
• Communication in Science & Technology
• Mathematics B  (double module across Semester 1 and 2)
• Choose one from
• Physics - Mechanics and Materials
• Computing

Semester 2

 

Compulsory

• Physics- Fields and Waves
• Discrete Mathematics
• Mathematics B  (double module across Semester 1 and 2)
• Choose one from
• Introduction to Engineering (must have taken Physics in Semester 1)
• Digital Electronics and Computer Systems

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

 

YEAR 1

• Calculus I
• Calculus II
• Computing and Data Analysis with Excel
• Introduction to Algebra
• Introduction to Probability
• Numbers, Sets and Functions
• Probability and Statistics I
• Vectors and Matrices

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

 

YEAR 2

Compulsory

• Differential Equations
• Introduction to Computer Programming
• Linear Algebra I

Elective

• Actuarial Mathematics I
• Complex Variables
• Convergence and Continuity
• Differential and Integral Analysis
• Introduction to Differential Geometry
• Linear Programming and Games
• Number Theory
• Probability and Statistics II
• Statistical Modelling I

 
Please note that all modules are subject to change.

 

YEAR 3
Students must choose one of three pathways: General, Pure, and Stats and Financial, and then choose 60 credits from each semester from modules listed for that pathway.  Modules outside these pathways may only be taken with School approval via a waiver as these can’t be guaranteed to be ‘non-clashing non-timetables. At most 30 credits in any year may be from outside the pathway. Please remember that you must pass at least six level 6 modules in year 3.

 

General pathway

Elective

• Algorithmic Graph Theory
• Communicating and Teaching Mathematics
• Complex Networks
• Cryptography
• Financial Mathematics I
• Financial Mathematics II
• Introduction to Machine Learning
• Linear Algebra II
• Numerical Computing with C and C++
• Partial Differential Equations
• Random Processes
• Third Year Project

Pure pathway

Elective

• Algorithmic Graph Theory
• Chaos and Fractals
• Coding Theory
• Communicating and Teaching Mathematics
• Complex Networks
• Cryptography
• Group Theory
• Linear Algebra II
• Metric Spaces and Topology
• Numerical Computing with C and C++
• Partial Differential Equations
• Relativity
• Third Year Project

 

Statistics and Financial Pathway

Elective

• Bayesian Statistical Methods
• Communicating and Teaching Mathematics
• Complex Networks
• Financial Mathematics I
• Financial Mathematics II
• Introduction to Machine Learning
• Mathematical Tools for Asset Management
• Numerical Computing with C and C++
• Partial Differential Equations
• Random Processes
• Statistical Modelling II
• Third Year Project
• Time Series

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

 

YEAR 4

MSci students only

Compulsory

• MSci project
• Research Methods in Mathematical Sciences
• Choose 75 credits from undergraduate Maths or Physics modules at level 7 (modules with the codes MTH7*U or SPA7*U).

 

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

Non-UK students
We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. 

 

Student Visa Regulations

If you will require a Student visa to study in the UK, you must meet the minimum English Language requirements to meet the UKVI regulations.  The minimum IELTS requirement is 5.5 in all four skills (Writing, Reading, Speaking and Listening).  However, many of our courses require higher grades.

 

Pre-sessional English Language Courses

If you fall slightly below our standard English language requirements, you may consider one of our Pre-sessional English courses.  Please note that you will require a UK government approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) for entry to our Thirteen week pre-sessional courses.  Currently, only IELTS for UKVI, PTE Academic (UKVI), LanguageCert International ESOL SELT and Trinity College London, Integrated Skills in English (ISE) are accepted. The Pre-sessional English course requirements are published according to the academic department within which your chosen course of study is administere

Home fees £9,250

 

Overseas fees £22,250
 

Loans and grants
UK students accepted onto this course are eligible to apply for tuition fee and maintenance loans from Student Finance England or other government bodies.

 

Scholarships and bursaries
Queen Mary offers a generous package of scholarships and bursaries, which currently benefits around 50 per cent of our undergraduates.

 

Scholarships are available for home, EU and international students. Specific funding is also available for students from the local area. International students may be eligible for a fee reduction. We offer means-tested funding, as well as subject-specific funding for many degrees.

Careers
As a student of mathematics, you will develop strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills, which will set you apart from other graduates.

 

Many graduates apply their degree knowledge in the finance, accounting or actuarial professions. Others translate their skills into careers such as management consulting, marketing, engineering, teaching and the public sector.

 

Recent graduates of the School of Mathematical Sciences have been hired by:

 

• Accenture
• Bank of England
• BNP Paribas
• Deloitte
• PWC
• Civil Service
• Direct Line
• Dyson
• FCA
• Goldman Sachs
• KPMG
• Lloyds Banking Group
• Natwest Markets
• J.P Morgan
• Santander