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Contents
Welcome to the School of
Degree programmes
Mathematical Sciences 4
• BSc Mathematics with Foundation 22
Why choose Queen Mary? 6
• BSc/MSci Mathematics 23
Mathematical Sciences
at Queen Mary 8 • BSc Mathematics and Statistics 24
Our new facilities 10 • BSc Pure Mathematics 25
Student life on campus 12 • BSc Mathematics with 26
Actuarial Science
The Mathematics Society 14
• BSc Mathematics with 27
Teaching and learning 16
Finance and Accounting
The Professional Placement year 18
• BSc Mathematics 28
Year Abroad 20 with Management
Degree programmes 22 • BSc Mathematics, Statistics 29
and Financial Economics
Careers for mathematics
graduates 32 • MSci Mathematics with Statistics 30
Careers support 34 • MSci Financial Mathematics 31
Entry requirements, fees
and funding 36
Campus map 38
Cover image: The Hopf fibration of the threesphere; the
manifold of interest in the construction of de Sitter-like
solutions to the Einstein constraint equations. Created
by Jarrod Williams, PhD student in Geometry and
Analysis within the School of Mathematical Sciences
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The School of Mathematical Sciences
at Queen Mary is renowned for its
excellent research and supportive
teaching. Our diverse range of
single-honours and joint-honours
programmes are taught by staff who
are experts in their field, and offer
undergraduates the opportunity to
follow a degree that closely fits their
interests.
When you join Queen Mary, you From your first day with us you’ll be You’ll encounter unfamiliar kinds of
will be welcomed into a diverse assigned an Academic Adviser who you can mathematical objects and investigate
family of staff and students from go to with any queries, as well as meeting their common features and abstract
all over the world. The School In the School of Mathematical our Student Support Officer who can assist natures. But it is not all abstract: our
of Mathematical Sciences hosts Sciences we welcome you with any non-academic issues. statistics, finance and actuarial modules
leading researchers specialising intellectually curious students. are very much about the real world –
in topics such as algebra, Why study mathematics? you will use mathematical skills to
We will nurture both your If you enjoy solving puzzles and being able
combinatorics, topology, passion for mathematics and extract information from data and
probability and networks. to prove you are right, then mathematics draw conclusions.
your drive to succeed in your is for you. It permeates our daily lives
This makes us a place of chosen career path”
academic and personal self- and is used to describe quantity, shape, As well as being an interesting subject to
discovery, and makes studying Professor Boris Khoruzhenko space and change. Patterns we encounter study, mathematics opens doors to a wide
here an exciting experience. Head of School can be understood and explained using range of exciting, rewarding and well-paid
mathematics, inspiring new technologies careers. Our graduates have the skills
By providing a supportive and allowing us to make informed and expertise needed to pursue careers
environment that caters to the decisions. in a range of fields including business,
needs of students we aim to finance, technology, teaching, engineering,
make your studies engaging Mathematics is for people who can think marketing, accountancy and academic
and rewarding. Our priority is logically and creatively and then explain research.
to provide our students with their thoughts precisely. It is a demanding
every opportunity to build the discipline, but identifying the correct
knowledge and experience answer to a difficult problem is very
required for future success, satisfying. At university you will discover
whether in further study or the a new world of advanced mathematical
world of work. concepts and ideas.
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Why choose Queen Mary
University of London?
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Russell Group university Friendly campus lifestyle Scholarships and bursaries
Queen Mary is a world-class university, ranking
in the UK Top 20 QS World University Rankings
2019. We are a member of the Russell Group
We offer a completely self-contained
residential campus, with all the campus
benefits of safety, convenience and a
We offer a range of generous scholarships
and bursaries to enable the brightest
students to study with us. See page 36
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and attract some of the very brightest minds to friendly atmosphere while being close for more information.
study, teach and undertake research here. to central London.
International community
High-quality teaching Excellent facilities Our students and staff come to Queen
Our teaching is inspired by our world- As well as our 24-hour library, sports centre, Mary from more than 160 different
leading research (we came 9th in the UK and other facilities across campus, you’ll countries, making us one of the most
in the Research Excellence Framework
- REF2014), and you will be taught by
academics who are leaders in their field.
benefit from our £18m investment to transform
the Mathematical Sciences building; creating
an inspiring, collaborative space for our
internationally diverse universities in the
world (Times Higher Education 2017). This
helps to make our university a welcoming
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OLYMPIC PARK
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community of students and staff (see page 10). environment to those coming from
Career success overseas and gives you the opportunity
Our award-winning careers team provide Our London location to meet other students and staff from
the support you need to succeed in your We are a short walk from Brick Lane around the world.
future career path, with regular careers and and Shoreditch, and close to graduate
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networking events, skills workshops and 1:1 employers in the City and Canary Wharf. TO CANARY
support available. Set beside Regent’s Canal, the campus is WHARF AND
tranquil and green, while excellent public
mins DOCKLANDS
92% of Queen Mary transport links mean that you’re within easy
reach of all London has to offer.
graduates are in work or
A range of support
further study within 6 months Queen Mary offers a huge range of support
of graduation (DLHE 2017) to help you achieve your full potential;
from our advice and counselling services
TO VICTORIA PARK
and provisions for those with disabilities or
dyslexia, to our active Students’ Union.
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Mathematical Sciences
at Queen Mary
• Extensive support provision, including a • A large mathematics department with over
dedicated Student Support Officer within 70 members of academic staff, bringing
the School and an Academic Adviser expertise in a wide range of mathematical
assigned to every student . See page 16 specialisms.
• A dedicated Careers Consultant and an • Opportunity to study abroad at one of
Internships Co-ordinator to help develop our partner universities. See page 20
employability throughout your studies.
See page 34
• Opportunity to undertake a Professional
Placement year across many of our
I love the flexibility my course
programmes. See page 18
offers; I have the freedom to
• Flexible programmes with a selection specialise in things that I’m
of optional modules to tailor your degree. interested in. The mathematics
See pages 22-31 department is also very supportive
and helpful.”
• Joint programmes with the School of
Economics and Finance, and the School Ruth Arnett, BSc Mathematics, 2018
of Business and Management allow you
to study complementary subjects and
benefit from diverse academic expertise.
See pages 26-29
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Our new
facilities
We have invested approximately
£18m in a transformative project to
create an inspiring, collaborative
space for our community of
mathematics students and staff.
The images on these pages show some
of our architects’ designs for the building, Artist impression of the Mathematics Building
opening in Summer 2019, ready for the new
academic year.
Our bright new social space
As well as high-quality teaching rooms, the
new space includes a range of private and
group study areas throughout the building
(including dedicated undergraduate study
space), and a new social hub to give all
members of the School of Mathematical
Sciences a welcoming space to meet,
collaborate and relax.
You can find out more about this
exciting development on our website
at qmul.ac.uk/maths/ourbuilding
The transformed Mathematical Sciences
Building shown from Godward Square.
All images are artist impressions. Credit:
All images are artist impressions Kendall Kingscott Ltd
Credit: Kendall Kingscott Ltd
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Student life on campus First-year accommodation
guaranteed for all
undergraduates who meet
our eligibility criteria
As one of the world’s most exciting Your Students’ Union Set alongside the historic Regent’s Canal, Find out more at
and culturally rich cities, London Queen Mary Students’ Union (QMSU) works our campus at Mile End has everything you qmul.ac.uk/city-campuses
hard to keep you happy and busy during need to relax, study and socialise.
is a great place to live and study: your time here. There are over 300 diverse How to apply for accommodation
you’ll never run out of things to societies and 60 sports clubs for you to Mile End campus is the home of our The Admissions Office will send you full
see and explore. join, plus a host of events and activities Student Village and this, along with our details on how to apply for accommodation
organised throughout the year. From live other halls, offers around 2,000 spaces for once you have firmly accepted an offer to
Find out more about our students’ favourite music sessions to cultural celebrations, both undergraduates and postgraduates. study here.
spots in London: qmul.ac.uk/study/the- craft workshops to movie nights, there’s Our campus provides students with a
london-advantage safe and peaceful space to relax, study For virtual tours and full details of the
always something going on.
and socialise. As well as accommodation, accommodation options, including prices,
lecture theatres and an extensive 24-hour visit: residences.qmul.ac.uk
library, we have shops, restaurants, a bar,
sports facilities, and a bank all on site.
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The Mathematics Society Recent awards:
•S
ilver Societies Excellence award 2019
•A
cademic Society of the Year 2018
(nominee)
Clubs and societies form an important • Social events help to reinforce the sense
part of the student experience, and of community. Regular activities include
pizza nights, pub quizzes, laser tag, Pi Day
the Mathematics Society has long celebrations and the Spring Ball, as well
been one of the largest and most as a recent trip to Bletchley Park. They
active at Queen Mary; run entirely by are a fantastic way to meet other maths
students and supported by School students outside of your lectures.
staff and funding. • Residential trips range from visiting the
Mathematikum museum in Germany to
Whilst any Queen Mary student can become camping in Wales!
a member, maths students have the
opportunity to develop valuable experience • Academic events such as our annual
and transferable skills by joining the MathsSoc Conference, include specially
Mathematics Society committee or helping arranged talks from academics on a range
to organise events. of mathematical topics not necessarily
seen in lectures. Past guest speakers have
What does the Mathematics Society do? included ‘stand-up mathematician’ Matt
The Mathematics Society organises a wide Parker, author Simon Singh, and Emeritus
variety of activities and events, as shown in Professor Peter Cameron.
some of our favourite photographs on the “The Maths Society offers events
• Careers events are an opportunity for for all students, including career
opposite page! This helps us to foster our you to meet major employers on campus
fantastic, friendly community. It also gives focused, academic and social
and find out more about your career events - so there is something
you a chance to explore your love of maths, options. This includes our annual Maths
increase your knowledge and skills and for everyone to get involved
Impact Day, organised in collaboration with and enjoy!”
enhance your employability. with the Careers department, and events
such as our recent ‘Application Tips and Leesha Varsani, and Maha Abdel Gadir
Tricks’ talk with Accenture. Mathematics Society Co-Presidents
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Teaching and learning
Our flexible programmes Assessment
For all of our students there are a number The majority of modules are assessed
of core modules designed to develop your by an exam counting for at least 90
strengths in key areas of mathematics. per cent of your marks; the remaining It’s exciting to have students
Across many of our degrees you will be ten per cent comes from a test or approaching problems from
able to choose from a range of elective coursework. A final year project is different backgrounds, different
modules in order to tailor your programme compulsory for an MSci programme but viewpoints. Those are my
to your interests and discover new areas of optional for most BSc students. favourite moments as a teacher:
mathematics. when someone asks me a
Student Support
You will be assigned an Academic question and I think ‘I hadn’t
Teaching
Adviser in your first week, who will thought about it that way’”
Each year you will normally take eight
modules. The majority are delivered via a support you throughout your studies.
Dr Justin Ward
combination of lectures and tutorials, and Your Adviser can help to guide you
Lecturer in Mathematical
practical computing sessions will be taught through any academic issues, such as
Optimisation
in our computer labs. choosing which modules to study.
• Lectures are usually delivered to large The School of Mathematical Sciences
groups of students and are used to teach also has a dedicated Student Support
new content. Lecturers may use a range of Officer to provide you with advice and
teaching tools such as slides, whiteboards, guidance on any aspect of student life
handouts, demonstrations and interactive at Queen Mary. The Student Support
technologies. Officer’s role is to promote and support
a positive student experience and help
• Tutorials support your lectures and give
you to access further support services.
you the opportunity to work on problems,
discuss solutions and ask questions in a
smaller group. Academics or PhD students
will lead the tutorials and provide guidance.
Dr Justin Ward works through a
mathematical problem during a tutorial
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The Professional
Placement year
Most of our programmes offer you the Where would I be working? How is the Professional Placement For more information about the
option to extend your degree to include a You would be working in a paid role within assessed? Professional Placement year, including
Professional Placement year (often referred a relevant organisation. As a maths student, Your placement year will be assessed FAQs, see our website: qmul.ac.uk/maths/
to as a ‘sandwich’ programme). This takes this could include: banks and insurance through written coursework, a short professionalplacement
the form of a one-year paid work placement companies, accountants, consultancy firms, presentation and employer feedback.
within a relevant organisation, throughout industrial firms and manufacturers, retailers,
which you are supported by the university technology companies, and governmental Example:
and complete a report on your experience and public sector organisations (such as the BSc Mathematics 4 years with
3 years Professional Placement
and achievements. Civil Service, NHS and GCHQ). course structure
Why choose a Professional Placement? Who can take a Professional Placement?
A Professional Placement is an excellent We offer the Professional Placement option First year of study First year of study
opportunity to develop your business across the majority of our undergraduate
skills and gain hands-on experience. As programmes. See the course listing on
well as helping you to secure graduate pages 23-31 for more information. Second year Second year
employment, this can support your of study of study
academic achievement by providing We support you in identifying and applying
additional context to your studies. for a suitable placement role.
Professional
Final year of study
If you’re not sure what career path you want Placement year
to follow after your degree, a placement
year can be an excellent way to help
I chose a placement to gain insight by immersing Final year of study
you understand your options and make
decisions about your future. myself into the working environment for a year;
I’ll see how the concepts I learn in lectures can
be applied in real life.”
Sameara Ali
BSc Mathematics, Statistics and Financial
Economics. Professional Placement at EY.
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We offer the option to complete During your time abroad, you continue
to be a Queen Mary student and have full
an additional Year Abroad, access to support from the university.
studying at one of our partner How to apply
institutions overseas, across You can apply directly to the ‘with a Year
any of our Mathematics Abroad’ variant of our programmes in UCAS,
using the course codes listed on pages 23-31.
undergraduate programmes. Alternatively, you will have the option to
Why choose a Year Abroad? transfer into the Year Abroad stream of your
Living and studying in a different country programme once you are studying with us, so
and immersing yourself in another culture long as you meet the academic progression
helps you to understand, connect with requirements.
and appreciate the world. International
experience enables you to stand out in a We currently have have partner
crowded employment market; graduates universities in:
with international experience show they • Australia • Malaysia
are willing to learn, can problem-solve, act • Canada • New Zealand
on their own initiative and work very well in
diverse teams. • France • Singapore
When does the Year Abroad take place? • Germany • South Korea
Your Year Abroad would take place in your • Italy • USA
third year of study, for the full academic • Hong Kong
year. You would then return after your
placement to complete your final year of To find out more, go to: qmul.ac.uk/
study (for BSc, or third and fourth years for maths/yearabroad
MSci students).
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BSc Mathematics with Foundation You are guaranteed a place on one of BSc/MSci Mathematics The MSci Mathematics includes a wide
GGX2 (4 years with foundation year) G100 BSc (three years) variety of modules to choose from across
the following programmes at Queen Mary
maths and physics in the final year. You’ll
if you pass the foundation year, without G101 BSc (four years with Professional
A-level: BBC including mathematics gain specialised knowledge about a topic
having to re-apply through UCAS: Placement) of particular interest by completing an MSci
For information on alternative entry • BSc Mathematics G10Y BSc (four years with a Year Abroad) research project; an excellent opportunity
qualifications for the foundation
• BSc Pure Mathematics G102 MSci (four years) to develop your research skills.
programme, go to qmul.ac.uk/GGX2
• BSc Mathematics and Statistics G12Y MSci (five years with a Year Abroad) This programme gives you the option to
Combine a foundation year with • BSc Mathematics with Actuarial extend your degree with a Professional
A-level: BSc: AAB including A in mathematics
a traditional university degree in Science Placement year, or Year Abroad. For more
mathematical sciences. • BSc Mathematics with Finance MSci: AAA including mathematics information see pages 18-21.
Get the skills and experience you need and Accounting IB: BSc: 34 overall with 665 in HL subjects
including mathematics Examples of some modules currently
to study an undergraduate degree in
offered:
mathematical sciences with our integrated MSci: 36 overall with 666 in HL subjects • Calculus
foundation programme, open to UK, EU including mathematics
and international students. • Combinatorics
BTEC: See qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/
I feel better prepared for exams • Communicating and Teaching Mathematics
As a foundation student, you will have full entry/btec for detailed requirements
now – I’ve learnt how to structure • Complex Variables
access to all student facilities, including welfare,
my revision and I’ve gained Our most flexible mathematics • Computing and Data Analysis with Excel
library, social and sport. UK and EU foundation
independence. It’s been a really programme; take a broad approach • Dynamical Systems (MSci)
students are eligible for funding through the
good preparation for my degree.”
Student Loans Company. You will be taught on to the whole subject, or focus on • Financial Mathematics
our Mile End campus by experienced university Barbara Sikora areas that interest you most. • Group Theory
staff who also teach on undergraduate and Now studying MSci Mathematics, Discover a new world of concepts and ideas • Introduction to Machine Learning
postgraduate programmes. following successful completion when you study mathematics at Queen • Linear Algebra
of the Foundation Programme Mary. In your first year you will build a solid
Examples of some modules • Linear Programming and Games
currently offered: grounding in pure, discrete, decision and
• Communication in Science and Technology modern applied mathematics, probability • Probability and Statistics
and statistics. • Relativity
• Discrete Maths
In subsequent years you can choose from • Research Methods (MSci)
• Essential Foundation Mathematics
modules across all mathematical disciplines, • Statistical Modelling
• Introduction to Business Information taught by active researchers. You will have
Systems the freedom to take new directions on your You will also have the option to choose
• Introduction to Engineering mathematical journey, studying topics in modules from some other departments,
• Mathematics I and II depth as your interests develop. You can including Languages.
• Physics - Fields and Waves also align your studies to your career goals,
choosing modules in actuarial and financial For further details, including a full list of
For further details, including a full list of mathematics, computer programming, modules please visit: qmul.ac.uk/G100
modules please visit: qmul.ac.uk/GGX2 teaching and more.
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BSc Mathematics and Statistics If you want to take your study of statistics BSc Pure Mathematics You’ll have the option to extend your BSc
GG31 (three years) deeper and develop mathematical G110 (three years) degree with a Year Abroad, studying at
GG32 (four years with Professional Placement) research skills, consider our four-year MSci G1NY (four years with a Year Abroad) one of our partner universities. For more
GG3Y (four years with a Year Abroad) Mathematics with Statistics (see page 30). information see page 20.
A-level: AAB including A in mathematics
A-level: AAB including A in mathematics Alternatively, this programme gives you Examples of some modules currently offered:
the option to extend your BSc degree with IB: 34 overall with 665 in HL subjects, • Algorithmic Graph Theory
IB: 34 overall with 665 in HL subjects, a Professional Placement year, or Year including mathematics
• Calculus
including mathematics Abroad. For more information see pages BTEC: See qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/ • Chaos and Fractals
18-21. entry/btec for detailed requirements
BTEC: See qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/ • Combinatorics
entry/btec for detailed requirements Examples of some modules currently offered: Take one of the few UK degrees in • Communicating and Teaching Mathematics
• Bayesian Statistical Methods
Statistics is essential to making pure mathematics, in an academic • Complex Variables
• Calculus
advances in science, technology, department renowned for research • Computing and Data Analysis with Excel
• Complex Variables in algebra, combinatorics and
business and public policy, and is • Differential and Integral Analysis
• Computational Statistics with R geometry.
a fascinating field of study in itself. • Group Theory
• Computing and Data Analysis with Excel This programme is for those who love
This BSc combines rigorous all-round • Introduction to Differential Geometry
mathematical training with in-depth study • Financial Mathematics mathematics for its intrinsic beauty. • Number Theory
of statistics. You will spend your first year • Introduction to Computer Programming
The first year of your BSc builds a solid • Probability and Statistics
building a foundation across pure, discrete, • Introduction to Machine Learning
foundation across all areas of mathematics: • Statistical Modelling
decision and modern applied mathematics,
• Linear Programming and Games calculus, discrete mathematics, algebra,
probability and statistics. You will also have the option to choose
• Probability and Stochastic Processes geometry, probability and statistics,
From the second year you will specialise modules from some other departments,
• Ring Theory computing. In the second year you’ll
in statistics, building statistical theory including Languages.
encounter a higher level of abstraction,
and methodology on mathematical • Statistical Modelling
taking further modules in analysis and For further details, including a full list of
foundations, especially probability theory. • Statistics for Insurance differential equations. You can choose modules please visit: qmul.ac.uk/G110
Probabilistic modelling has applications from a wide selection of optional modules
You will also have the option to choose
in genetics, quantum physics and risk depending on your interests, thanks to
modules from some other departments,
analysis, and is increasingly used in the the diversity of our research expertise
including Languages.
financial sector. You can study topics such (see qmul.ac.uk/maths/research).
My favourite part of the course
as statistics for insurance, financial time For further details, including a full list of has been presenting my work to
In the final year you may choose to
series and actuarial mathematics. modules please visit: qmul.ac.uk/GG31
undertake a mathematical research project, other people so I can share my
A choice of second and third year modules working closely with one of our expert passion for maths with others.
allows you to focus on aspects of statistics academics to explore your chosen subject Seeing engaging lecturers has
that most interest you, or align your studies in depth and develop your independent been useful in inspiring my own
to your career goals, choosing modules in research and presentation skills. presentation style.”
programming, insurance, computational
George Benbow
statistics or teaching.
BSc Pure Mathematics 2020
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BSc Mathematics As part of your studies, you will take BSc Mathematics with Finance
with Actuarial Science modules in Actuarial Professional and Accounting
Development, gaining relevant skills
G1N3 (three years) G1N4 (three years)
and industry knowledge in preparation
G1N5 (four years with Professional Placement) G1N6 (four years with Professional Placement) Lecturers are exceptionally
for a successful career. passionate about their subjects;
GN3Y (four years with a Year Abroad) G14Y (four years with a Year Abroad)
their enthusiasm makes learning
The Professional Placement option
A-level: AAA including mathematics A-level: AAB including A in mathematics engaging and interesting”
also provides an excellent opportunity
IB: 36 overall with 666 in HL subjects, for hands-on experience. For more IB: 34 overall with 665 in HL subjects, Rassecah Jayashanker
including mathematics information, see page 18. including mathematics BSc Mathematics with
BTEC: See qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/ BTEC: See qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/ Finance and Accounting, 2019
Examples of some modules currently offered:
entry/btec for detailed requirements entry/btec for detailed requirements
• Actuarial Financial Engineering
Follow a bespoke, • Actuarial Mathematics Develop vital numerical and The option of a Professional Placement
accredited • Computing and Data Analysis with Excel analytical skills along with a solid year provides an excellent opportunity to
programme • Corporate Financial Reporting grounding in finance and accounting. gain hands-on experience and prepare for a
Accredited programme successful career in the financial sector and
combining core • Economics for Business Management Our most popular joint degree programme beyond. For more information see page 18.
mathematics with specialist • Financial Mathematics combines mathematical and statistical training
modules, designed to give you a • Introduction to Computer Programming with finance and accounting, including general Examples of some modules currently offered:
financial theory and its applications in the • Actuarial Mathematics
head start in your actuarial career. • Mathematical Tools for Asset Management
world of business and commerce. • Calculus
Actuaries are problem-solvers who can think • Probability and Statistics
strategically, drawing on their mathematical In your first year you’lll build a solid • Computational Statistics with R
• Statistics for Insurance
skills to measure the probability and risk grounding across all areas of mathematics, • Economics for Business
• Survival Models
of future events. This profession offers a probability and statistics, and explore • Introduction to Computer Programming
satisfying and financially rewarding career For further details, including a full list of the world of finance with modules in
• Introduction to Machine Learning
path across areas such as general insurance, modules please visit: qmul.ac.uk/G1N3 accounting and economics. Over the
life insurance, pensions and investment. second and third years, you’ll focus on • Financial Management
statistics and applied mathematics • Financial Mathematics
This degree is currently accredited by the
alongside management accounting and • Managerial Accounting
Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA),
financial mathematics.
and successful students will be able to • Mathematical Tools for Asset Management
My degree is changing the way I think about
gain up to six exemptions from the IFoA Joint teaching from the School of • Probability and Statistics
Maths. Every day we learn new theories
Core Principles examinations (under their Mathematical Sciences and the School of • Statistical Modelling
and concepts, and their applications. We’ve
new Curriculum 2019). The programme Business and Management means you’ll
also had interesting guest lectures given by
combines core mathematics with specialist learn from experts across both fields, and You will also have the option to choose
people from industry.”
modules in probability, statistics, actuarial benefit from the support and facilities of modules from some other departments,
and financial mathematics, and business Vidya Putcha two academic schools. including Languages.
economics. You will have the opportunity BSc Mathematics with
to learn from qualified actuaries with many Actuarial Science, 2019 For further details, including a full list of
years of industry experience. modules please visit: qmul.ac.uk/G1N4
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BSc Mathematics The option to undertake a Professional BSc Mathematics, Statistics This programme gives you the option to
with Management Placement year during your studies and Financial Economics extend your BSc degree with a Professional
provides an excellent opportunity to Placement year, or Year Abroad. For more
G12N (three years) GL11 (three years)
gain hands-on experience, learn about information see pages 18-21.
G1NN (four years with Professional Placement) GL12 (four years with Professional Placement)
an industry of interest, and prepare for a
G13N (four years with a Year Abroad) GL1Y (four years with a Year Abroad) Examples of some modules currently offered:
successful career. For more information,
• Applied Linear Algebra
A-level: AAB including A in mathematics see page 18. A-level: AAA including mathematics • Calculus
IB: 34 overall with 665 in HL subjects, Examples of some modules currently offered: IB: 36 overall with 666 in HL subjects, • Capital Markets
including mathematics • Business Analytics including mathematics • Corporate Finance
BTEC: See qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/ • Calculus BTEC: See qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/ • Financial Markets and Institutions
entry/btec for detailed requirements • Computing and Data Analysis with Excel entry/btec for detailed requirements • Financial Mathematics
• Contemporary Strategic Analysis • Futures and Options
The perfect degree for the Mathematics and economics make an • Games and Strategies
• Economics for Business
mathematically gifted student with excellent match: develop mathematical • Introduction to Machine Learning
ambition to be the future leader of a • Entrepreneurship rigour alongside an in-depth • Macroeconomics
major organisation. • Financial Accounting understanding of the economic climate. • Microeconomics
This programme combines the numerical • Fundamentals of Management This programme is for mathematically • Probability and Statistics
and analytical skills of a mathematics • Introduction to Machine Learning excellent students who want to apply their • Statistical Modelling
degree with strong business acumen. • Linear Programming and Games numerical and analytical skills to succeed • Time Series
• Mathematical Tools for Asset Management in a career in the world of economics,
You’ll study pure, discrete, decision and investment banking, and finance. You may also have the option to choose
applied mathematics, probability and • Probability and Statistics modules from some other departments,
In your first year you’ll gain a solid
statistics. Tailored business modules will • Project Management including Languages.
foundation in all the major areas of
help you to develop skills suited to a future • Statistical Modelling mathematics, and from second year For further details, including a full list of
career in a financial institution, technology
onwards on the programme is evenly split modules please visit: qmul.ac.uk/GL11
company, or multinational corporation, You may also have the option to choose
between mathematics and economics
learning alongside other mathematicians modules from some other departments,
modules. The former will focus on statistics
and scientists. including Languages.
and probability, and the latter will cover
Management modules have a For further details, including a full list of markets, institutions and corporate finance.
particular emphasis on social justice, modules please visit: qmul.ac.uk/G12N One of the most enjoyable aspects of my
Joint teaching from the School of
sustainability and good governance in course is studying mathematical proofs.
Mathematical Sciences and the School of
the management of private, public and Although I had some experience before
Economics and Finance allows you to learn
not-for-profit organisations. You’ll cover university, the way we are taught to
from experts across both fields and benefit
topics such as financial accounting, approach proofs at this higher level is
from the facilities and support of two
entrepreneurship, business analytics, new, interesting and challenging”
academic departments.
strategy, and economics, building an
in-depth understanding of the corporate Georgios Kanetounis
environment. BSc Mathematics, Statistics
and Financial Economics, 2020
28 qmul.ac.uk/maths qmul.ac.uk/maths 29Degree programmes
MSci Mathematics with Statistics In the final year you’ll choose advanced MSci Financial Mathematics This programme gives you the option to
G1G3 (four years) modules and complete a research project GN1H (four years) extend your MSci degree with a Professional
GG1Y (four years with a Year Abroad) under the supervision of an academic GN2H (five years with Professional Placement) Placement year, or Year Abroad. For more
expert. GNHY (five years with a Year Abroad) information, see pages 18-21.
A-level: AAA including mathematics
This programme gives you the option A-level: AAA including mathematics Examples of some modules currently offered:
IB: 36 overall with 666 in HL subjects, to extend your MSci degree with a Year • Actuarial Mathematics
including mathematics Abroad, studying at one of our partner IB: 36 overall with 666 in HL subjects,
• Advanced Portfolio Theory and Risk
BTEC: See qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/ universities. For more information see including mathematics
Management
entry/btec for detailed requirements page 20. BTEC: See qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/ • Applied Linear Algebra
entry/btec for detailed requirements
This extension of our flexible BSc Examples of some modules currently offered: • Complex Variables
•B ayesian Statistics Combine key areas of pure and • Economics for Business
programme allows you to explore
• Calculus applied mathematics with more • Financial Mathematics
further into a broad range of core
and specialist mathematical topics. • Complex Variables specialist knowledge of financial • Introduction to Machine Learning
This MSci programme is ideal if you want to • Computational Statistics with R mathematics, numerical methods • Mathematical Tools for Asset Management
take your study of statistics to an advanced •D ynamical Systems and computing. • MSci Project
level, while completing rigorous training • Financial Mathematics Our Financial Mathematics MSci is ideal • Probability and Stochastic Processes
across other mathematical fields. • Introduction to Machine Learning for students planning a career in the more • Professional Skills and Data Analysis with SAS
• MSci Project quantitative areas of finance and banking,
You’ll spend your first year building a • Programming in C++ for Finance
and for those wanting to undertake
foundation across pure, discrete, decision • Probability and Stochastic Processes • Statistical Modelling
academic research.
and modern applied mathematics, • Research Methods • Statistics for Insurance
probability and statistics. In your first year, you’ll take modules that will
• Ring Theory • Time Series
give you a foundation in all the core areas
From the second year you’ll specialise • Statistical Modelling
of mathematics and statistics, and gain You will also have the option to choose
in statistics, building statistical theory • Statistics for Insurance practical data analysis skills. In later years, modules from some other departments,
and methodology on mathematical
you’ll have the opportunity to study modules including Languages.
foundations, especially probability theory. You will also have the option to choose
across financial and actuarial mathematics,
Probabilistic modelling has applications modules from some other departments,
statistical modelling, financial management, For further details, including a full list of
in genetics, quantum physics and risk including Languages.
programming, and more. modules please visit: qmul.ac.uk/GN1H
analysis, and is increasingly used in the
financial sector. You can then choose For further details, including a full list of
In the final year, you’ll take advanced
modules on aspects of statistics that most modules please visit: qmul.ac.uk/G1G3
modules and develop your research skills
interest you, or broaden your studies to by completing an individual project in
encompass other areas of mathematics. contemporary mathematical finance.
Projects are supervised by one of the
School’s academics, many of whom
have extensive industry experience in
mathematical finance.
30 qmul.ac.uk/maths qmul.ac.uk/maths 31Careers for mathematics
graduates
The study of mathematics has the Macmillan Cancer Support, National
potential to open up many different Audit Office, and Société Générale.
career paths, as demonstrated by The broad range of skills gained through
our alumni who work across a wide our degrees, coupled with opportunities Studying maths gave me such valuable
for extra-curricular activities and work analytical and logical skills that can be
variety of careers. experience, has enabled our recent used within any industry, and helped me
Career prospects graduates to move into varied roles, to develop my problem solving skills. I
Many of our graduates apply their degree including: still use methods that I learned in Linear
knowledge directly, working in finance, • Actuarial Analyst Algebra and Statistical Modelling in my
accountancy or actuarial professions. job now.”
• Audit Associate
Others translate their skills and knowledge Diana speaks to students at our recent Women
across broader industries such as • Graduate Project Manager in Mathematics event, sponsored by the London Diana Akanho
management consulting, marketing, • Mathematics Teacher Mathematical Society BSc Mathematics Alumna. Now working
engineering, teaching and the public sector. as a Senior Insights Manager at Tech Nation.
• Statistical Officer
• Technology Consultant Further study Did you know...?
92% • Trader
Following your undergraduate degree you
may choose to study for a Masters, begin
Five years after graduating, maths
of Queen Mary graduates are in graduates are the third highest earners
• Trainee Chartered Accountant an academic research career with a PhD,
work or further study within 6 on average, compared to other degree
• Risk Analytics Consultant or undertake additional certification for subjects (Institute for Fiscal Studies
months (DLHE 2017)
your future career, such as an Actuarial report, 2018)
A number of our graduates have also set or Accounting qualification, or a PGCE.
What our graduates do next up their own businesses upon graduation,
Our mathematics students have making the most of the funding and
successfully secured graduate roles with support available from our Careers Service
major employers, including: Barclays, for student entrepreneurs.
British Gas, Deloitte, Direct Line Group,
JP Morgan Chase, Legal & General,
32 qmul.ac.uk/maths qmul.ac.uk/maths 33Careers support
Through the Careers Taster
Scheme I have visited a range
of companies, including
Barclays, MediaCom and Liberty
Mutual. As a first year student
those Insight Days have given
me a broad perspective on
what careers are available
and how to market myself.”
Rehab-Al Mohsin
BSc Mathematics with Actuarial
Science, 2019 How we support you Work experience
Alongside the university’s central Careers Our work experience scheme, QConsult,
and Enterprise service, in the School allows students to build valuable
of Mathematical Sciences we have a transferable skills by working with local
dedicated Careers Consultant and an charities and businesses.
Internships Co-ordinator who each have There are also plenty of opportunities to
expert knowledge of the job market and the work part-time during your studies, should
skills you need for a successful future career. you wish. On campus, you may choose to
They can help you to identify opportunities, work in the Library, or in one of catering or
gain work experience, and make strong job retail outlets, for example.
applications. You could even work as a Maths Ambassador
Support available includes: - being trained and paid to represent the
• One-to-one careers appointments University through a variety of engaging
• CV-checking and mock interviews activities and events on campus, in local
• Tailored employability workshops schools and with our outreach partner
• Opportunities to meet employers organisations; a great way to build
through events (such as Insight Days) valuable skills.
• Guidance on internships, part-time
jobs and work placements In addition to paid work, the Students’
Union offers a whole host of volunteering
Enterprise opportunities.
Students and graduates across Queen Mary
start new business and social ventures each For more information about our careers
year. We provide support in the form of support, visit: careers.qmul.ac.uk
funding, advice, workshops, workspace, and
access to experts and valuable networks.
Maths Ambassador Michelle working
with school students at a Taster Day
34 qmul.ac.uk/maths qmul.ac.uk/maths 35Entry requirements,
fees and funding
For all full-time higher education For international students you’ll require a score
programmes at universities and of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all sections.
colleges in the UK, you’ll need to A number of accepted equivalent
apply online at ucas.com qualifications are listed on our website:
qmul.ac.uk/eng-lang-reqs
You’ll find a step-by-step guide to applying
on the Queen Mary website, at: Contact us
qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply For undergraduate admissions enquiries:
Email: maths@qmul.ac.uk
Entry requirements Tel: +44(0)20 7882 5470
For specific entry requirements please see
individual programme descriptions on
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The best way to get a feel for life in the
In addition to A-Levels, we accept a wide School of Mathematical Sciences at
range of other qualifications, including the Queen Mary is to come and meet us.
International Baccalaureate, Access and Funding Full details of all of our scholarships and
Open Days for 2020 entry:
Foundation Programmes and overseas There is a wide range of generous bursaries bursaries, including eligibility criteria, are
• Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd June 2019
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• Saturday 5th October 2019
requirements and overseas equivalencies the best and brightest students are able to qmul.ac.uk/scholarships
can be found on our website: qmul.ac.uk/ For more information and to book study with us and to minimise barriers to
your place, go to qmul.ac.uk/ learning. Our fees are published for individual
undergraduate/entry
undergraduate/openday courses online, via the undergraduate
English language qualifications As a guide, in 2019 our scholarships course finder:
If you are successful in gaining an offer to
We expect all students to have a good level included the Queen Mary Global Excellence qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate
study with us, you will also be invited to
of English in order to be successful on our Award, worth £3000. This was offered to top
one of our dedicated Offer-holder Days,
degree programmes. Our minimum English applicants across all of our Mathematics
where you can explore the campus, meet
language requirement is GCSE grade C or 4. undergraduate programmes.
staff and students and experience a
taster lecture.
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