Mathematics
This covers a broad spectrum of topics including:
- Algebra
- Applied Analysis
- Discrete Mathematics
- Mathematical Modelling
- Mechanics
- Numerical Analysis
- Statistics
In the first two years of study students are exposed to each of these areas. In the third and fourth years specialisation is possible to satisfy each student's individual preferences. In the first year students will study at least 60 credits in Mathematics, including Statistics, but in subsequent years most students elect to take a full 120 credits in Mathematics including Statistics. Generally we find that students tend to specialise in two or three areas for their final degree though there are a number who maintain a broad base of all topics.
Students specialising in Statistics may choose to graduate with the degree BSc (Honours) in Mathematics and Statistics. This award is available for students who undertake at least 120 credits of Statistics classes in the final two years and choose a project in the area of Statistics.
Our aim here is to produce graduates who are competent Mathematicians and are well equipped to apply Mathematics in industry and commerce. With this aim in mind all of our classes are directed towards the applications of Mathematics. The Department of Mathematics is keen to expose students to new developments in the subject and the Honours specialisations reflect the research interests of the staff and include topics in Chaos and Industrial Mathematics. Computer Algebra packages are a new development and students have the opportunity to use these in their studies.
See also the section on the "enhanced" MMath degree in Mathematics.