BSc Mathematics

Institution University of Leicester
Method At the institution
Location Leicester
Type Undergraduate
Course fee By request

+ Information by E-mail

BSc Mathematics

Objectives Leicester is a leading centre for pure and applied mathematics, both receiving grade 5 in the recent research assessment. The interdisciplinary Mathematical Modelling Centre is at the forefront of current applied mathematics, whilst in pure mathematics our research has led to surprising applications of algebra and geometry to physics.
Entry requirements Entry Requirements * A/AS Levels: Grade A Maths is required at A level for all degrees in this section. Two AS levels considered in place of one A level. General Studies accepted. * GCSE: No specific requirements. French, German or Italian at C or above (or equivalent) for Mathematics with Astronomy/Europe and Mathematics and Computer Science / Europe students. * Access to HE courses: Pass, with at least the requisite credits at level 3. * International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 28-32 points * European Baccalaureate: Pass with 65% overall * Leicestershire Progression Accord: 270-370 points as above plus full Accord credits * BTEC Nationals: Tariff point equivalent of A level offers, plus any subject/GCSE requirements. * Other Qualifications: Other national and international qualifications welcomed. * Mature students welcomed: Alternative qualifications considered. * Second Year Entry: Possible for those with advanced qualifications compatible with our degree structure (except for USA degrees). * Applicants not normally interviewed, but all those receiving an offer will be invited to visit the department on one of our visit days. * These degrees are not available on a part-time basis.
Academic title BSc Mathematics
Course description BSc Mathematics

Programme

First Year

The core modules covering two thirds of the course are Proof and Number Systems; Methods of Applied Mathematics 1 – vectors, differential equations, multivariate calculus; Newtonian Dynamics; Probability; Real Analysis; Linear Algebra. These courses include training in the use of mathematical software – Maple, and Matlab. The optional third of the course could include the modules Mathematical Modelling; Pure Mathematics at Work; Chaos and Fractals; Geometry of the Plane; or a supplementary subject offered elsewhere in the university, including Computer Science. For those students who will be studying in Europe, appropriate language tuition is provided in your first and second years.

Second Year

The modules available build upon those of the first year: there are further courses in Real Analysis, and Linear Algebra, as well as courses in Abstract Analysis, and Abstract Algebra. Courses in Statistics build upon the Probability of the first year, whilst the applied mathematics covers Scientific Computing; Differential Equations and Dynamics; Methods of Applied Mathematics 2 – vector calculus, fluid mechanics, and waves. All students take a module (Investigations in Mathematics) that focuses on the communication of mathematical ideas, and involves report writing and a presentation. Students on the BA degree may take a second year of a language course.

If you take the USA degree you will spend your second year at Kent State University, Ohio taking an approved selection of their courses.

Third Year

In the third and fourth year modules, the syllabuses are designed to bring you to an understanding of some of the current research areas in mathematics. The modules on offer tend to reflect the current research being undertaken at Leicester. For example Topology; Abstract Algebra; Lie Algebras; Differential Geometry; Relativity and Electromagnetism; History of Mathematics; Ordinary Differential Equations; Generalized Linear Models; Methods of Molecular Simulation; Wavelets and Signal Processing; Finite Element Methods for Partial Differential Equations.

If you take the Europe degree your third year of study will be spent at a European university and you will return to Leicester to complete the third year of our degree in your fourth year of study.