Mathematics
Award
BSc (Hons)
Duration & study mode
4 years, full-time
School
Computing, Engineering & Physical Sciences
Location
Paisley
Ucas code
G100
Course starting dates
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Paisley: September
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Join the BSc (Hons) Mathematics to learn how mathematics underpins and describes the world around us.
Build the knowledge and skills required to excel in a multitude of professional sectors including finance, engineering, programming, teaching, and mathematical research.
This programme will provide you with a broad understanding of key areas of mathematics, with options to individualise your degree at the later stages. Choose to study topics from a range of options including statistics, number theory, numerical analysis, and mathematical biology.
Our Programme Leaders have recorded videos to help you discover all there is to know about our courses. From professional accreditation to programme modules and career opportunities, our Programme Leaders will help answer all your questions. You can view the video for this course by clicking the link below.
Following graduation from the BSc (Hons) Mathematics programme, you’ll leave UWS with career options in finance, research, the tech sector, and many more. Mathematics graduates are highly sought after across all areas due to their analytical and critical thinking skills.
Honours graduates may choose to pursue further study of Mathematics and/or Statistics through Masters or Doctoral programmes at this or other universities.
Science courses at UWS have been developed in collaboration with industrial, professional and educational partners. Underpinned by research that is internationally leading, our degrees enable students to make a real-world impact.
Our students graduate ready for a successful career or further study in their chosen scientific field.
We welcome Scottish, UK and international students and consider all applicants on an individual basis.
Don’t worry if your qualifications are not listed here, we take a range of factors into account when assessing your application and are happy to consider other alternative combinations of qualifications and experience.
Direct entry to Year 2 (with an appropriate HNC) may be possible.
Alternative pathway to entry is available through our new summer school. More information about the summer school is available by contacting the Programme Leader by emailing ceps@uws.ac.uk
* for more information on standard and minimum entry requirements, see our Undergraduate Entry Requirements webpage
This programme aims to instil you with the skills and attributes that are transferable to many areas of study and professional employment. These include:
In Year 1 you will study five core Mathematics / Statistics modules and a module on Professional Skills.
In Year 2, you will study core modules in Multivariable Calculus, Probability & Statistics, Discrete Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations and Professional Skills.
In Year 3, alongside a specialist core module in Mathematics, you can further personalise your degree with option modules including in Statistical Inference, Mechanics, and Abstract Algebra.
Knowledge and understanding of Advanced Mathematics is developed in Year 4, with options including Experimental Design, Mathematical Biology, and Coding and Cryptography.
You will also undertake a research dissertation where your knowledge can be applied to an extended project in a range of areas.
You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, computer laboratory sessions, and workshops. You will also have the opportunity to take part in group work and independent learning to develop your transferable skills such as research, presentation, communication, and working as part of a team.
This degree is assessed using a variety of assessment methods including:
£1,820 cost per year of study (usually paid by the Scottish Government via SAAS*)
£9,250 Cost per year of study, but not more than £27,750
£9,250 Cost per year of study, but not more than £27,750
£18,000 per year of study
£305 per module (20 credits)
£1,550 per module (20 credits)
£1,550 per module (20 credits)
£3,000 per module (20 credits)
All UK and EU applicants for undergraduate study, not applying through an agent or partner, should apply through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service)
The on-time application deadline for 2024/25 entry is 31 January 2024, 18:00 (UK time). For some courses it may still be possible to apply beyond this period, subject to suitable vacancies remaining. The final deadline for late applications via UCAS is 30 June 2024. Beyond this deadline, you may be able to apply via ‘UCAS Clearing’ if the course you are interested in has remaining places.
Please refer to our Undergraduate Application Guide for domestic & EU/EEA to find more information on when and how to apply to study at UWS.
Students from non-EU/non-EEA countries can apply directly to UWS via our dedicated online application system. The latest we can process your application is 6 weeks before the course start date to allow for visa processing times. For more information on when and how to apply to study at UWS please refer to our International Undergraduate Application Guide.
For part-time & online study, you should apply directly to the University through our online application system, not through UCAS. Please select the part-time mode of study when submitting your application. Before you begin your application, it is important to read the part-time application step-by-step guide for a smooth process.
To come to UWS as a visiting student on a study abroad or exchange programme, you must apply entirely through our online system.
An ATAS certificate is not required for overseas students applying for this course.
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