ObjectivesLeicester 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 requirementsEntry 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 titleBSc Mathematics with Astronomy
Course descriptionBSc Mathematics with Astronomy
Programme
First Year
The mathematics 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. These are combined with two modules taught by the Department of Physics and Astronomy – on Planets and Satellites; and Stars, Galaxies and Cosmology. 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 core courses in Real Analysis, Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, and Astrophysics, together with a choice from other modules taught in the second year of the mathematics degree.
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 and astrophysics. All students may choose to do an astronomy project in their third year, and in addition MMath students must undertake a project either in mathematics or astronomy in their fourth year. There are core modules in astrophysics in both the third and the fourth year, but in mathematics there is a choice of modules. The mathematics modules on offer tend to reflect the current research being undertaken at Leicester, for example: Topology; Differential Geometry; Relativity and Electromagnetism; Ordinary Differential Equations; Methods of Molecular Simulation.