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YOUR 2020/2021 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS PROSPECTUS
FREE YOUR AMBITION
EXPLORE THE OU Achieve your goals with The Open University 3 Five reasons why you should choose us 4 What you need to get started 5 What you can study 6 Learn in a way that suits you 7 Welcome to mathematics and statistics 8 Boost your confidence with an Access module 10 How you build your qualification 12 How long your qualification will take 14 Fees and funding 16 FIND AN UNDERGRADUATE COURSE Undergraduate courses 19 FIND A POSTGRADUATE COURSE Postgraduate courses 42 BEFORE YOU GO Other useful information 48 Get in touch BACK COVER
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Whatever your ambition –
whether you want to further
EXPLORE THE OU
your knowledge and
understanding of the fascinating
world of mathematics and
statistics or develop your
analytical and problem-solving
skills – we’re here to help make
it happen.
ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS
WITH THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
We’re pioneers in distance learning. Since we
were founded, we’ve helped more than two million 78%
of FTSE 100 companies
people realise their potential. Our unique approach have sponsored
to learning means you don’t have to put your life employees on
on hold to get the qualification you want. OU courses
We will: You can expect:
‒ help you get a qualification ‒ materials that are designed
to suit you and your goals with you in mind
‒ provide you with the ‒ continuous innovation – we’ve
teaching and learning been leading the way in distance
resources you’ll need learning for over 50 years,
ensuring education is accessible,
‒ offer a flexible learning
whatever your circumstances
experience based around
you and your life ‒ access to world-class resources,
whenever you need them
‒ use technology and teaching
methods that enhance your ‒ qualifications that are respected
study experience by employers the world over.
‒ be there to support you
every step of the way.
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FIVE REASONS
WHY YOU
SHOULD
1.
We’re open to you.
CHOOSE US We make learning
available to all,
regardless of
background, age
or additional
learning needs.
2.
You can study
3.
We guarantee
around your existing outstanding value
commitments. We’re and a high-quality
experts in helping education at a
people fit their studies competitive price.
around their busy lives.
4.
Our qualifications
5.
You get more than
enable you to put a highly respected
what you learn into qualification. You’ll be able
practice immediately. to show you’re dedicated
and committed – personal
qualities that are valued
in the workplace.
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EXPLORE THE OU
WHAT YOU NEED
TO GET STARTED
Where you start in life You can do it What you need
shouldn’t limit where you The main reason we’re called There are just a couple of
The Open University is that we’re things that you’ll need to
go. If you’re determined open to everyone. Every year, be able to study with us.
to succeed and prepared we help thousands of people
‒ A computer with internet access.
to work hard, we can help achieve extraordinary things.
But don’t worry if you haven’t
you get started. ‒ There are no formal academic got access to one right now
entry requirements for – you could receive financial
The next few pages will tell you mathematics and statistics support to help you buy one.
more about how studying with at undergraduate level.
‒ A good grasp of the English
The Open University works, the
‒ We helped over 24,000 students language. We teach all our
courses you can study, the funding
with disabilities and additional courses in English. If you’re not
available to you, and how long your
needs last year alone. sure your English is at the right
qualification will take.
level, go to openuniversity.co.uk/
‒ Our students are diverse. Of our
englishlanguage for help
new undergraduate students,
and guidance.
34% are under 25. Our oldest
students are in their nineties.
Have you studied before?
If you’ve studied at higher education level before, you might be
able to count it towards your OU qualification. This can cut down
the modules you’ll need to study, saving you time and money.
If you tell us what you’ve done, we’ll do the rest.
Go to openuniversity.co.uk/credit-transfer.
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WHAT YOU CAN STUDY
We offer over 200 highly respected qualifications to help you reach your goals.
You can study towards a degree or start with a certificate or diploma of higher
education and build on your studies as you go.
Undergraduate Postgraduate We’ll give you:
Named degree Masters degree ‒ the flexibility to fit study
Complete modules in a specific Study modules towards an around your other
subject to earn an honours degree internationally respected commitments
and open doors to a new interest qualification while gaining
‒ the opportunity to
or career. specialist academic,
improve your career
professional or technical skills.
Open degree
‒ freedom to follow your
Design an honours degree from Postgraduate diploma
passions in depth.
across a mix of subjects to suit Work towards a widely recognised
your needs and interests. qualification. A postgraduate To find out more about how you
diploma is equivalent to two-thirds build your qualifications and how
Diploma of higher education
of a masters degree. long it takes, see pages 12–15.
Expand your knowledge
and improve your skillset Postgraduate certificate
in a specialised area. Ideal for professional and career
development, this is the first step
Certificate of higher education
towards a masters degree as well
Get a general grounding or improve
as being a valuable qualification
your understanding of a subject area.
in its own right.
Find the course to
match your ambition
If you don’t know which
type of course is right for
you, discover more about
the qualifications we offer
on our website. Go to
openuniversity.co.uk/
course-types.
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EXPLORE
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THE OU
OU
LEARN IN A WAY
THAT SUITS YOU
You’ll have the flexibility Pioneering technology Do you have additional
study needs?
to fit study around the We’ve been using innovative
technology to connect with We’re committed to helping
other things going on our students since we first students with disabilities and
in your life, whatever started. Examples include our additional needs. We’ll give you
they may be. online tutorials and module the tools to help overcome
forums. We’ll make sure that obstacles that could stand
you always have what you in the way of your learning –
Distance learning need, and feel connected. whatever your needs may be.
with the OU
We’ve designed our learning Connect with Disabled Students’ Allowance
experience to combine flexibility other students (DSA) – UK residents only
and regular contact. We’ll give you You can use our module discussion A DSA can help you with study
the help you need to learn in the groups to talk about subjects, costs that result directly from
best possible way. You’ll get regular course work or study methods. your disability or specific learning
support from tutors and access to difficulty. They’re not means-tested
all the materials and resources You can also connect with us
and can go towards specialist
essential to your course. on social media or join one of
equipment (such as an adapted
the many informal Facebook
You’ll also have access to student computer), non-medical study
groups set up by students.
support teams, who’ll be there to support (e.g. a dyslexia support
help you on your learning journey. worker) or other related expenses.
Students association You can also apply for help with
How you’ll be assessed You’ll become a member of our study-related travel costs that
active students association when result directly from your disability.
You could be assessed in a you register. You can help influence
variety of different ways For more information, go to
University decisions, meet fellow
depending on your choice of openuniversity.co.uk/disability
students and develop new skills.
course. We use a combination or call us on 0300 303 5303.
of written assignments, oral or Find out more at
practical assessments, projects, openuniversity.co.uk/ousa.
examinations, dissertations Or join the conversation on
and portfolios. Facebook.com/OUstudents
Your assessments will occur Twitter.com/OUstudents
at set points during your course. Instagram.com/OUstudentslive.
For more information on how
you’ll be assessed, go to
openuniversity.co.uk/assessment.
What’s it like to study with The Open University?
To find out more about distance learning, the OU study experience
and how we’ll support you throughout your studies, go to
openuniversity.co.uk/learning.
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WELCOME TO
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
A calculated Why study with us? Undergraduate
career move Our School of Mathematics and Our undergraduate programme
Statistics teaches well over 15,000 aims to give a solid grounding
We’re Europe’s largest students each year; most students in the fundamental concepts
study part time but others opt of mathematics and/or statistics.
provider of university-level for full time. You’ll have options to delve deeper
education in mathematics Our teaching and research
into topics such as chaotic systems,
and statistics, subjects that complex analysis or the applications
include a broad range of topics in
of probability.
are inspiring and enjoyable mathematical sciences, across pure
mathematics, applied mathematics, Our qualifications range from a
to study. They’ll equip you mathematics education, statistics Certificate and Diploma of Higher
with problem-solving and and theoretical physics. Education in Mathematical Sciences
decision-making skills that through to BSc (Hons) degrees
We’re world leaders in inclusive,
including Mathematics;
will be highly valued across innovative and high-impact
Mathematics and Statistics;
teaching and research. Our
employment sectors. award-winning faculty staff create
Mathematics and its Learning;
Data Science; and Mathematics
Undergraduates come to nationally recognised teaching
and Physics. On most of these
us for a solid grounding in content. And in the latest Research
qualifications we offer a choice
Excellence Framework – which
the fundamental concepts assesses British academic
of starting point to match your
existing mathematical knowledge,
of mathematics and institutions – 75% of our research
and you can switch between
outputs were rated as ‘world
statistics. Students can them as your interest in the
leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’.
develop specialisms in subject develops.
Gender equality matters to us: we
particular aspects of pure hold an Athena SWAN Bronze award
For those wishing to improve
their understanding of data and
mathematics, applied and we’re working towards a Silver
statistics, we offer a Professional
award. We also support the London
mathematics, statistics or Mathematical Society’s Good
Certificate in Practical Statistics
mathematics education. and a more advanced Graduate
Practice Scheme, advancing
Certificate in Theoretical Statistics
women’s careers in university
and Probability.
mathematical sciences departments.
8EXPLORE THE OU
I couldn’t do my current job if I hadn’t studied
with The Open University and passed my degrees.
I’m a senior civil servant and the chief statistician
for the Department for Work and Pensions. I now
have a very successful career; I wouldn’t have been
able to achieve this without The Open University.
Neil McIvor,
BSc (Hons) Mathematics; MSc Mathematics
Degree holders Beyond graduation
in England and Wales Mathematics and statistics
If you’re looking to re-skill graduates are highly sought after for
or up-skill in STEM subjects, their logical and analytical skills, and
you could still be eligible for a generally command high salaries.
The quality of OU materials
student loan. They find employment in a wide is excellent and in fact
range of sectors including business,
For more information, go to
education, finance, engineering,
my OU texts are still my
openuniversity.co.uk/quals.
communications, environment, starting point if I need
science, software development,
Postgraduate marketing and the Civil Service.
a particular branch of maths
We’re proud to have the largest MSc Mathematics and statistics to solve a problem. You’ll
in Mathematics student population graduates play a key role in the
in the UK.
find that the OU opens
technological developments shaping
By studying at this level, you’ll our modern society. For example, doors for you that you may
deepen your mathematical learning climate modelling uses a range of not be aware of, so go for it;
by delving into advanced aspects applied mathematical and statistical
techniques to investigate important your life will be enriched.
of pure and applied mathematics.
Subjects at this level include fractal issues affecting the entire planet. Without a doubt, the OU
geometry, coding theory and calculus One of the fastest growing has changed my life.
of variations. The MSc is completed areas of employment is statistical
by applying your knowledge to a exploration and data science. Dr Penny Lynch,
piece of independent study, and Mathematics and statistics can help BSc (Hons)
could lead onto a research degree identify trends and significant links Mathematical Sciences
at The Open University. in large data sets to help us answer
any number of questions about
the world we live and work in,
and thus inform decision making
and policy in all sectors of society.
MORE ONLINE
Learn more about our mathematics
and statistics qualifications, and
register for your chosen course
Visit openuniversity.
co.uk/courses
9BOOST YOUR CONFIDENCE
WITH AN ACCESS MODULE
An Access module is a An Access module builds Your Access module materials
your confidence by are a blend of printed and online
great place to start if you helping with things like: resources. You’ll engage with the
want a gentle introduction ‒ refreshing your study skills
materials to complete tasks such
to Open University study. as online quizzes and tutor-marked
‒ using computers assignments. At the end, you’ll
It can also help you find out demonstrate your learning
‒ introducing you to a range
more about your interests of subjects related to your by completing a final written
assignment. There’s no exam.
and where you want your area of interest
learning to take you. ‒ finding out if OU study Access modules start every
suits you and your life. February and October and last
We’re different to other universities for 30 weeks. Each week requires
because we’re open to people around nine or ten hours of study
How it works
based on their potential rather and it’s up to you how you organise
than their prior qualifications. Our You’ll have a dedicated tutor, that time, giving you the flexibility
students come from a diverse range who’ll provide academic support to fit study around your life.
of academic backgrounds, so we via email and regular one-to-one
offer a choice of starting points telephone tutorials. Your Student What you need
depending on how confident you Support Team will be on hand to
help with everything else, including We’ll set you up with access to your
are in your study skills. You can module website and make sure
either dive straight in with an OU careers advice, fees and funding,
administrative support, and your books and other printed
level 1 module, or you might prefer materials are posted out to you.
a gentler start with some extra study-related guidance.
All you need is:
preparation, in which case,
an Access module is ideal. ‒ a phone
‒ a computer with
internet access.
What you can study Science, technology and build your confidence and prepare
maths Access module (Y033) you for more OU study.
The following Access module
will prepare you to study at Grow your knowledge in a range We offer two other Access
undergraduate level. of technical subjects, including modules, which are more
science; engineering and design; relevant to other subject areas:
environment; mathematics;
Arts and languages
and computing and IT. As the
Access module (Y031)
foundation for further studies in
these fields, this module will help People, work and society
Access module (Y032)
10EXPLORE
EXPLORE THE
THE OU
OU
Do you qualify for a free Access module?
You can study an Access How much does an Students who start
module for free if you: Access module cost? with an Access module
‒ live in the UK (excludes If you don’t qualify to study are more likely to be
Channel Islands and Isle for free, the cost depends
of Man) or have a British on where you live. SUCCESSFUL
Forces Post Office address when they advance
‒ In England, the Channel Islands
‒ are studying the module and the Isle of Man it’s £774. to OU level 1 study
as part of an OU qualification
‒ In Northern Ireland, Scotland
(this doesn’t apply if you
and Wales it’s £258.
live in Scotland)
‒ have a household income You can pay up front by debit or
(or, in Scotland, a personal credit card, or by bank transfer.
income) of £25,000 or less, or Or spread the cost with an Open
you receive qualifying benefits University Student Budget Account
– see page 17 for more information.
‒ have completed less
than one year of a full-time If you’re studying an Access module
undergraduate programme as part of an OU qualification and you
at FHEQ or CQFW level 4/ live in England, Wales or Northern
SCQF level 7 or above, and Ireland, you could cover the cost
not completed 30 credits with a student loan – see page 16
or more of OU study. for more information.
The Access module really helped equip
me with the skills and confidence I needed
to go on and study at degree level.
NEXT STEPS
Tim Walker, Order an Access
Bachelor of Laws (Hons) LLB Modules Prospectus
or speak to our Student
Recruitment team
Visit openuniversity.
co.uk/ug-access
Call 0300 303 0069
11HOW YOU BUILD
YOUR QUALIFICATION
Undergraduate students
Access module
You’ll need to build up a set number An optional module to build
your confidence and prepare
of credits to gain your qualification. you for further study.
Here’s how it works.
Stages
To complete Stage 1, you’ll
‒ Complete one stage for a certificate of higher need 120 credits, studying modules
education, two stages for a diploma of higher worth 30 or 60 credits.
education and three stages to gain an
Stage 1
honours degree.
‒ To complete each stage, you must build 120 credits
up a set number of credits.
Certi cate of higher education
Credits
‒ You need 120 credits to complete
each stage.
‒ You need a set number of credits
To complete Stage 2, you’ll
to gain your chosen qualification
need a further 120 credits, studying
e.g. you need 360 credits to gain
modules worth 30 or 60 credits.
an honours degree.
Stage 2
‒ You gain credits by successfully
completing modules. 240 credits
Modules
‒ With each module you successfully Diploma of higher education
complete, you’ll earn a set number
of credits, either 30 or 60.
‒ Modules are either compulsory or
selected from a choice of options.
To complete Stage 3, you’ll
‒ You choose the modules you want need a further 120 credits, studying
to study, year by year. modules worth 30 or 60 credits.
Stage 3
360 credits
Honours degree
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Postgraduate students
You gain a postgraduate
qualification by building
up a set number of credits.
Credits
You need: 60 credits at postgraduate level.
‒ 60 credits to gain a postgraduate certificate
‒ 120 credits to gain a postgraduate diploma
‒ 180 credits to gain a masters degree. Postgraduate certi cate
You gain credits by successfully
completing modules.
Modules
‒ With each module you successfully A further 60 credits at postgraduate
complete, you’ll earn a set number level – total 120 credits.
of credits, usually 30 or 60.
‒ Modules are either compulsory
or selected from a choice of options. Postgraduate diploma
‒ You choose the modules you
want to study, year by year.
Getting started
All you need to do is choose which A further 60 credits at postgraduate
qualification you want to study and level – total 180 credits.
register on a module that counts
towards that qualification. You can
find out more about the postgraduate
qualifications we offer in mathematics
Masters degree
from page 42.
13HOW LONG YOUR
QUALIFICATION WILL TAKE
We give you the flexibility to choose the amount you want to study each year.
This way, you get the qualification you want in a timeframe that’s right for you.
Undergraduate qualifications
Most of our students study part time, taking 60 credits a year. That’s like studying
at half the rate of a full-time course at a traditional university. If you want to
complete your study at a full-time rate, you’ll need to study 120 credits per year.
Part time | 60 credits a year | 16–18 study hours a week
Certificate of higher
education (120 credits)
Diploma of higher
education (240 credits)
Honours degree
(360 credits)
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Years to complete
Full time | 120 credits a year | 32–36 study hours a week
Certificate of higher
education (120 credits)
Diploma of higher
education (240 credits)
Honours degree
(360 credits)
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Years to complete
Some qualifications follow a different pattern of study. See individual descriptions for more information.
14Postgraduate qualifications
EXPLORE THE OU
Find out more
The time it will take to complete your qualification depends on
how it’s structured and the number of credits required. All of our For more information on
postgraduate courses are offered as part-time study and the usual finding time to study, and to
timescales for individual module completion are shown below. use our time planner tool, go to
openuniversity.co.uk/time.
‒ 30 credit module – typically nine months.
Part time | 60 credits a year | 16–20 study hours a week
Postgraduate certificate
(60 credits)
Postgraduate diploma
(120 credits)
Masters degree
(180 credits)
0 1 2 3
Years to complete
Some qualifications follow a different pattern of study. See individual descriptions for more information.
15FEES AND FUNDING
We believe cost shouldn’t Funding – England Funding – Northern Ireland
and Wales
be a barrier to achieving You could be eligible for a Part-Time
The best way to fund your studies, Fee Grant of up to £1,230 a year to
your potential. That’s regardless of age or income, help towards your fees. The amount
why our tuition fees might be with a student loan depends on your household income
are among the most from Student Finance England and the rate at which you study.
or Student Finance Wales. It’s If you’re not eligible for the grant,
competitive in the UK. the most popular way to pay. or if it doesn’t cover the full cost
And we’ll always help you of your tuition fees, you can pay in
Key facts full or in part using an alternative
find a way of paying that ‒ Repayments only start payment method, such as a
suits your circumstances. when your salary exceeds Part-Time Tuition Fee Loan.
the income threshold
(£26,575 from April 2020). Funding – Scotland
For undergraduate
‒ Repayments are deducted If your personal income is £25,000
You’ll pay on a module-by-module automatically from your salary. or less, or you’re on certain benefits,
basis, rather than for your whole ‒ You can pay off the loan and you’re studying at least 30
qualification up front. See below early without any penalties. credits, you could qualify for a
to get an idea of costs. ‒ Any balance outstanding after Part-Time Fee Grant and top-up
30 years will be written off. funding to cover 100% of your
LIVING IN ENGLAND
course fees. It isn’t a loan and you
CREDITS COST EXAMPLE REPAYMENT AMOUNTS won’t need to pay any of it back.
EACH YEAR PER YEAR1
INCOME EACH MONTHLY
30 £1,548 YEAR BEFORE TAX REPAYMENT3 Study support and
Up to £26,575 £0
discretionary funds
60 £3,096
If your annual income is less than
120 £6,192 £28,000 £10.68 £25,000, you might be eligible for
£34,000 £55.69 additional means-tested funding for
1
2020/21 prices; fees normally increase study-related costs, such as travel,
annually in line with inflation and the £49,000 £168.19 childcare and internet access.
University’s strategic approach to fees.
In England, the cost for a 360-credit 3
Repayments are based on what you Self-funded study
honours degree based on today’s earn, not what you owe. You’ll repay
prices is £18,576.
9% of what you earn over £26,575. You can pay using a debit or credit
For example, if you earn £28,000,
card, or by bank transfer. Or spread
you’ll repay £128.25 that year (9% of
LIVING IN NORTHERN IRELAND, £1,425). That’s just over £10 per month. the cost with an Open University
SCOTLAND OR WALES Student Budget Account – see
Already have a degree? opposite for more information.
CREDITS COST
EACH YEAR PER YEAR2 You might still qualify for a student
loan. You need to be living in Get sponsored
30 £516 England or Wales and looking See whether your employer
60 £1,032 to study an eligible qualification. would help you learn and
develop. It’s always worth asking.
For more information, go to
120 £2,064
openuniversity.co.uk/quals.
2
2020/21 prices (exceptions apply); fees
normally increase annually in line with Maintenance
inflation and the University’s strategic
approach to fees.
support – Wales
New students in Wales studying MORE ONLINE
In Northern Ireland, Scotland
and Wales, the cost for a typical part time towards a qualification Find out more about
360-credit honours degree based can also apply for maintenance undergraduate fees
on today’s prices is £6,192. grants, worth up to £4,500 a and funding
year, to help with living costs.
Visit openuniversity.
co.uk/ug-fees
Call 0300 303 5303
16EXPLORE THE OU
For postgraduate Key facts Get sponsored
‒ The support is made up of See whether your employer would
You pay for postgraduate
grants and loans and is want to help you learn and develop.
qualifications module by module.
worth up to £17,489. It’s always worth asking.
Please go to our website to see the
total fee listed for your qualification. ‒ All eligible students will receive
a non-repayable grant of £1,000,
rising to a maximum of £6,885,
Funding – England
depending on household income.
You could be eligible for a ‒ Loan repayments only start when
maintenance loan of up to £11,222 MORE ONLINE
you earn more than the income
from Student Finance England. threshold (currently, £21,000). Find out more about
To be eligible you must: ‒ You’ll repay 6% of your income postgraduate fees
over the threshold – so, for example, and funding
‒ be under 60 years old
if you earn £25,000, you’ll repay Visit openuniversity.
‒ be resident in England
only £240 that year (6% of £4,000). co.uk/pg-fees
‒ be studying a masters degree That’s just £20 a month. Call 0300 303 5303
that can be completed in
no more than three years
Funding – Northern
‒ not currently have a masters Ireland and Scotland
degree or equivalent Open University
You could be eligible for a fee
‒ be studying your qualification Student Budget
loan of up to £5,500 from Student
from the beginning. Accounts Ltd
Finance Northern Ireland or the
Key facts (OUSBA)
Student Awards Agency Scotland.
When you enrol with us, you’ll
‒ Repayments only start when To be eligible you must be:
be offered the opportunity
you earn more than the income
‒ resident in Northern to pay your fees through a
threshold (currently, £21,000).
Ireland or Scotland loan from OUSBA.
‒ You’ll repay 6% of your income ‒ studying for an eligible OUSBA will pay your fees to
over £21,000 – so, for example, postgraduate qualification. The Open University, and you
if you earn £25,000, you’ll
Key facts repay OUSBA either in a single
repay only £240 that year (6% of
sum before your course starts –
£4,000). That’s just £20 a month. ‒ Repayments only start
in this case there’s no interest
‒ Payments are deducted when you earn more than the
– or in monthly instalments
automatically from your salary. income threshold (currently,
of up to a year – in this case,
£18,935 in Northern Ireland
‒ Any balance outstanding after interest does apply.
and £18,330 in Scotland).
30 years will be written off. ‒ You’ll repay 9% of your income The interest rate is fixed for
over the threshold – so, for example, the duration of the course
Funding – Wales if you earn £20,000 and live in (representative APR 5.1%).
New postgraduate students can Scotland, you’ll repay only £150.30 If you’re worried about
apply for financial support, made that year (9% of £1,670). That’s affordability or a poor credit
up of non-repayable grants and less than £13 a month. history, you can apply for a
top-up loans. ‒ Payments are deducted joint loan application with
To be eligible you must be: automatically from your salary. a third party e.g. partner,
sibling, friend, etc.
‒ resident in Wales Self-funded study
Find out more about OUSBA at
‒ studying for a masters degree You can pay using a debit or credit openuniversity.co.uk/ousba.
‒ under 60 years old. card, or by bank transfer. Or spread
the cost with an Open University As a responsible lender,
Student Budget Account – see OUSBA carries out
right for more information. affordability checks as part
of the application process.
17I AM...
MATT GEORGES
After suffering a I was in a middle management role About a year later, there was
at the Environment Agency when an opening in the Environment
breakdown and I signed up for a Diploma in Agency’s economics team,
being diagnosed with Economics with the OU. I wanted so I applied – and I got the job!
depression, Matt decided a change in career direction and And three years later I got my
to become an economist. I gave degree – a 2:1 in Economics
to make some changes it a lot of thought beforehand and Mathematical Sciences.
in his life. He decided to and discussed it with friends,
I remember being told that
family and colleagues as well.
take a different direction becoming a father was the hardest
My manager agreed to fund my
and signed up for a thing I’d ever do, but that it would
tuition fees, and in return I reduced
also be the most rewarding. That is
diploma with the OU, my working hours to ensure I put
right, but only just. I had to put
in the required time and effort.
which then led to a my life and relationships back
Studying was such a refreshing together after my breakdown,
degree and a new job. change from work. I was learning and I studied for my degree
new things all the time and part-time while working and
challenging myself to think more bringing up two kids. All of that
carefully and in a more structured while learning to manage my
way. After a year or so I decided depression has been tough.
to take the plunge and applied But it’s been an amazing experience.
to study for a degree.
Matt Georges,
BSc (Hons) Economics
and Mathematical Sciences
18FIND AN
UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
You can register for the MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
2020/2021 academic
year for undergraduate Are you ready to study mathematics? 20
qualifications from BSc (Hons) Mathematics (Q31) 22
18 March 2020.
BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Statistics (Q36) 24
We’ve based the
BSc (Hons) Mathematics and its Learning (Q46) 26
qualification start dates
on the first module(s) BSc (Hons) Data Science (R38) 28
you can study as part Professional Certificate in Practical Statistics (S03) 30
of your qualification.
Graduate Certificate in Theoretical Statistics
31
and Probability (S04)
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS THAT
INCLUDE MATHEMATICS OR STATISTICS
BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Physics (Q77) 32
BSc (Hons) Computing & IT and Mathematics (Q67) 34
BSc (Hons) Computing & IT and Statistics (Q67) 34
BSc (Hons) Economics and Mathematical Sciences (Q15) 36
COMBINED STEM
BSc (Hons) Combined STEM (R28) 38
OPEN DEGREE
BA/BSc (Hons) Open (QD) 40
19MATHEMATICS
AND STATISTICS
ARE YOU READY TO STUDY
MATHEMATICS?
As mathematics is a linear subject, you need a good understanding of the basics
before moving onto more advanced topics.
Our stage 1 curriculum is common The default start will suit you if one ‒ a solid foundation in:
to most mathematics and statistics or more of the following applies:
• introductory algebra,
qualifications. It provides the
‒ You’d like a thorough geometry and trigonometry
underpinning knowledge and skills
grounding in topics such
you’ll need for more advanced • mathematical vocabulary
as algebra and trigonometry.
study at later stages. In most and notation
qualifications, you’ll choose either ‒ You haven’t previously studied
• mathematical techniques
the default start or the intensive mathematics to an advanced level.
for solving problems
start, depending on your experience ‒ You haven’t studied mathematics
and confidence with mathematics. • interpreting results
for some time and need to
in real-life contexts
refresh your skills.
• simple mathematical
Starting with Discovering
arguments
mathematics (MU123) will give you:
• explaining mathematical
‒ a broad introduction to
ideas in writing
university-level study
• developing skills
‒ the opportunity to improve
in learning mathematics
your skills in mathematical
communication and • describing problems
independent learning mathematically
‒ an appreciation of how • analysing mathematical
mathematics pervades reasoning.
aspects of our lives everyday On successful completion of
Discovering mathematics (MU123),
you’ll be ready to study Essential
mathematics 1 (MST124).
20FIND AN UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
Before you register Essential mathematics 1 (MST124)
will give you:
Check you’re ready for Discovering
mathematics (MU123) at ‒ experience using powerful
openuniversity.co.uk/mu123. mathematical software
‒ experience of mathematical
Did you score highly topics employed in many areas –
in the quiz? such as computing, economics,
The intensive start begins at a engineering, physics and
higher level and a faster pace. science – including:
You’d start instead with Essential
• applying algebra, number
mathematics 1 (MST124), and later
systems and functions to
study a module of your choice
solve problems
in place of Discovering
mathematics (MU123). • expressing mathematical
ideas, arguments and
The intensive start will suit you
procedures clearly
if you’re confident about studying
mathematics at university level • using vectors and matrices
and, in particular, have a good to investigate mathematical
understanding of algebra and structures
trigonometry. Your background • using calculus to solve a range
might include one or more of problems.
of the following:
On successful completion of
‒ AS level in mathematics Essential mathematics 1 (MST124),
‒ A level or Scottish Higher in you’ll be ready for the next module
mathematics, even if you didn’t in your qualification.
finish it
‒ HNC or HND in a relevant subject
Before you register
Check you’re ready for Essential
‒ International baccalaureate
mathematics 1 (MST124) at
diploma
openuniversity.co.uk/mst124.
‒ confidence and fluency with
most of the topics covered in
Discovering mathematics (MU123).
21BSc (HONS)
MATHEMATICS
Take your understanding of concepts, theories and applications in pure and applied
mathematics to graduate level. You can also include optional statistics, theoretical
physics or mathematics education.
You’ll cover a wide range of topics Why choose this Accreditation
and develop an understanding qualification? ‒ Institute of Mathematics
of mathematical problems and
‒ Choose pure and applied and its Applications.
approaches. Practise with essential
mathematics modules that
methods and tools, and increase
fit your needs and interests.
your familiarity with mathematical
software. Gain an appreciation of the ‒ Include statistics, physics and
role and construction of rigorous mathematics education options.
proof. And build your experience
‒ Develop your experience
of communicating mathematical
with mathematical methods
arguments and conclusions.
and software.
There are two starting points: default
‒ Start at a point that suits your
and intensive. For more information
level of mathematical knowledge.
about the best starting point for
you, see pages 20–21 or go to ‒ Move to a different mathematics/
openuniversity.co.uk/start-maths. statistics degree, if your
aspirations change, even
after you’ve started.
Related qualifications
Diploma of Higher Education
in Mathematical Sciences (W43)
openuniversity.co.uk/w43
Certificate of Higher Education
in Mathematical Sciences (T14)
openuniversity.co.uk/t14
22FIND AN UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
Qualification structure AT A GLANCE
You'll choose either: Course code Q31
1. The default start Total credits 360
2. The intensive start.
Start dates
The example route shown below is the default start. Oct 2020
The intensive start will differ at Stage 1, see pages 20–21 Register by 10 Sep 2020
or go to openuniversity.co.uk/q31 for details.
Feb 2021
DEFAULT START Register by 14 Jan 2021
Compulsory Entry requirements
Discovering mathematics modules
Check you’re ready
(MU123) (30 credits) Option and get advice on your
Stage 1 120 credits
modules
best starting point at
Awarded openuniversity.co.uk/
Essential mathematics 1 qualification start-maths
(MST124) (30 credits)
Assessment
Introducing statistics Based on a mix of:
(M140) (30 credits) ‒ Tutor-marked
assignments
‒ Interactive computer-
Essential mathematics 2 marked assignments
(MST125) (30 credits)
‒ End-of-module
assessments
‒ Examinations
Study duration
Stage 2 120 credits
Pure mathematics Part time: 6–8 years
(M208) (60 credits) Full time: 3–4 years
Mode of study
You’ll choose 60 credits from: The learning materials
provided are mostly
Mathematical methods, models and modelling print with some online
(MST210) (60 credits)
Analysing data (M248) (30 credits) Electronic versions
Mathematical methods (MST224) (30 credits) of printed materials
available (e.g. PDF)
Disc-based media
You’ll choose 120 credits from: (e.g. DVD)
Applications of probability (M343) (30 credits)
Online forum
Complex analysis (M337) (30 credits) Optional
Stage 3 120 credits
Deterministic and stochastic dynamics (MS327) (30 credits)
Collaborative work
Electromagnetism (SMT359) (30 credits) Optional
Further pure mathematics (M303) (60 credits)
Graphs, networks and design (MT365) (30 credits)
Linear statistical modelling (M346) (30 credits)
Mathematical methods and fluid mechanics (MST326) (30 credits)
Mathematical statistics (M347) (30 credits)
Mathematical thinking in schools (ME620) (30 credits)
Optimization (M373) (30 credits) MORE ONLINE
The quantum world (SM358) (30 credits)
Find out more about this
course, fees and funding,
and how to register
BSc (HONS) MATHEMATICS
Visit openuniversity.
co.uk/q31
Qualification delivery, module availability and qualification structure
are subject to change. Call 0300 303 5303
23BSc (HONS) MATHEMATICS
AND STATISTICS
Gain extensive knowledge of probability and statistics. Combine this with pure
mathematics or applied mathematics.
This degree will equip you with Why choose this Accreditation
problem-solving and decision- qualification? ‒ Institute of Mathematics
making tools. You’ll experience
‒ Build expertise in analytical and its Applications.
using statistical software and
approaches, classical ‒ Royal Statistical Society.
practise conducting and
and Bayesian statistics,
communicating statistical
and the underpinning
investigations. You’ll develop
mathematical theory.
your understanding of time series
analysis, multivariate data analysis, ‒ Focus on either pure or applied
regression analysis, and hypothesis mathematics to fit your needs
testing. You’ll also explore classical and interests.
and Bayesian statistics.
‒ Practise conducting and
There are two starting points: default communicating statistical
and intensive. For more information investigations and using
about the best starting point for professional software.
you, see pages 20–21 or go to
‒ Start at a point that suits your
openuniversity.co.uk/start-maths.
level of mathematical knowledge.
‒ Move to a different mathematics
degree, if your aspirations change,
even after you’ve started.
Related qualifications
Diploma of Higher Education
in Mathematical Sciences (W43)
openuniversity.co.uk/w43
Certificate of Higher Education
in Mathematical Sciences (T14)
openuniversity.co.uk/t14
24FIND AN UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
Qualification structure AT A GLANCE
You'll choose either: Course code Q36
1. The default start Total credits 360
2. The intensive start.
Start dates
The example route shown below is the default start. Oct 2020
The intensive start will differ at Stage 1, see pages 20–21 Register by 10 Sep 2020
or go to openuniversity.co.uk/q36 for details.
Feb 2021
DEFAULT START Register by 14 Jan 2021
Compulsory Entry requirements
Discovering mathematics modules
Check you’re ready
(MU123) (30 credits) Option
Stage 1 120 credits
and get advice on your
modules
best starting point at
Essential mathematics 1 Awarded openuniversity.co.uk/
qualification start-maths
(MST124) (30 credits)
Introducing statistics Assessment
(M140) (30 credits) Based on a mix of:
‒ Tutor-marked
assignments
Essential mathematics 2
‒ Interactive computer-
(MST125) (30 credits)
marked assignments
‒ End-of-module
assessments
Analysing data ‒ Examinations
(M248) (30 credits)
Stage 2 120 credits
Study duration
Practical modern statistics Part time: 6–8 years
Full time: 3–4 years
(M249) (30 credits)
Mode of study
Mathematical methods, models and modelling The learning materials
(MST210) (60 credits) OR provided are mostly
Pure mathematics print with some online
(M208) (60 credits)
Electronic versions
of printed materials
available (e.g. PDF)
Applications of probability
Disc-based media
(M343) (30 credits)
(e.g. DVD)
Linear statistical modelling Online forum
(M346) (30 credits) Optional
Stage 3 120 credits
Mathematical statistics Collaborative work
Optional
(M347) (30 credits)
You’ll choose 30 credits from:
Complex analysis (M337) (30 credits)
Deterministic and stochastic dynamics (MS327) (30 credits)
Graphs, networks and design (MT365) (30 credits)
Mathematical methods and fluid mechanics (MST326) (30 credits)
Mathematical thinking in schools (ME620) (30 credits) MORE ONLINE
Optimization (M373) (30 credits) Find out more about this
course, fees and funding,
and how to register
BSc (HONS) MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
Visit openuniversity.
co.uk/q36
Qualification delivery, module availability and qualification structure
are subject to change. Call 0300 303 5303
25BSc (HONS) MATHEMATICS
AND ITS LEARNING
Understand how people learn mathematics and gain insight into different
teaching approaches.
We designed this unique degree Why choose this Accreditation
with teachers – or those interested qualification? ‒ Institute of Mathematics
in mathematics education –
‒ Understand how we learn and its Applications.
in mind. It will develop your
mathematics/statistics and
knowledge and understanding
associated teaching approaches.
of mathematics and statistics
teaching. And broaden your ideas ‒ Advance your own mathematics
about what it means to learn and knowledge, including
use these subjects. You’ll also gain optional statistics.
a good grounding in mathematics
‒ Develop your educational skills
(pure and applied) and statistics.
alongside problem-solving
You can focus your studies on
and reflective skills.
either discipline as you progress.
‒ Start at a point that suits your
There are two starting points: default
level of mathematical knowledge.
and intensive. For more information
about the best starting point for ‒ Move to a different mathematics
you, see pages 20–21 or go to or statistics degree, if your
openuniversity.co.uk/start-maths. aspirations change, even
after you’ve started.
Related qualifications
Diploma of Higher Education
in Mathematical Sciences (W43)
openuniversity.co.uk/w43
Certificate of Higher Education
in Mathematical Sciences (T14)
openuniversity.co.uk/t14
26FIND AN UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
Qualification structure AT A GLANCE
You'll choose either: Course code Q46
1. The default start Total credits 360
2. The intensive start.
Start dates
The example route shown below is the default start. Oct 2020
The intensive start will differ at Stage 1, see pages 20–21 Register by 10 Sep 2020
or go to openuniversity.co.uk/q46 for details.
Feb 2021
DEFAULT START Register by 14 Jan 2021
Compulsory Entry requirements
Discovering mathematics modules
Check you’re ready
(MU123) (30 credits) Option
Stage 1 120 credits
and get advice on your
modules
best starting point at
Essential mathematics 1 Awarded openuniversity.co.uk/
qualification start-maths
(MST124) (30 credits)
Introducing statistics Assessment
(M140) (30 credits) Based on a mix of:
‒ Tutor-marked
assignments
Essential mathematics 2
‒ Interactive computer-
(MST125) (30 credits)
marked assignments
‒ End-of-module
assessments
‒ Examinations
Pure mathematics
Stage 2 120 credits
(M208) (60 credits) Study duration
Part time: 6–8 years
Full time: 3–4 years
You’ll choose 60 credits from: Mode of study
Mathematical methods, models and modelling The learning materials
(MST210) (60 credits) provided are mostly
Mathematical methods (MST224) (30 credits) print with some online
Analysing data (M248) (30 credits)
Electronic versions
of printed materials
available (e.g. PDF) –
Mathematical thinking in schools with the exception of
(ME620) (30 credits) some Stage 3 modules
Disc-based media
You’ll choose 60 credits from:
(e.g. DVD)
Developing algebraic thinking (ME625) (30 credits)
Stage 3 120 credits
Developing geometric thinking (ME627) (30 credits) Online forum
Optional
Developing statistical thinking (ME626) (30 credits)
Collaborative work
You’ll choose 30 credits from: Compulsory
Applications of probability (M343) (30 credits)
Complex analysis (M337) (30 credits)
Deterministic and stochastic dynamics (MS327) (30 credits)
Graphs, networks and design (MT365) (30 credits)
Linear statistical modelling (M346) (30 credits)
Mathematical statistics (M347) (30 credits) MORE ONLINE
Optimization (M373) (30 credits) Find out more about this
course, fees and funding,
and how to register
BSc (HONS) MATHEMATICS AND ITS LEARNING
Visit openuniversity.
co.uk/q46
Qualification delivery, module availability and qualification structure
are subject to change. Call 0300 303 5303
27BSc (HONS) DATA SCIENCE
Data plays a vital role in almost all private and public sector employment.
The need to understand how to use data to inform decision making
has never been more important.
This degree equips you with Why choose this
the skills to explore and analyse Find out more
qualification?
complex data sets. And to solve More or Less explains – and
‒ Develop familiarity with
practical problems using applied sometimes debunks – the
mathematical, statistical
mathematics, statistics and numbers and statistics used
and computational data
computing. You’ll gain a good in political debate, the news
modelling techniques.
grounding in mathematical and and everyday life. The Radio 4
statistical methods, which provide ‒ Build your expertise in a range programme is a BBC/Open
the foundation for data analysis. of software, including Python University co-production and
You’ll learn relevant computing and R languages. contributes to the OU’s mission
skills, including elements of of increasing the public
‒ Gain experience in communicating
machine learning and artificial awareness, interest and
and critically commenting on data
intelligence, and gain experience understanding of mathematics
analysis results.
of using statistical software. and statistics.
‒ Increase your employability
in a wide range of sectors.
Related qualifications
Diploma of Higher Education
in Data Analysis (W77)
openuniversity.co.uk/w77
Certificate of Higher Education
in Data Analysis (T42)
openuniversity.co.uk/t42
28FIND AN UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
Qualification structure AT A GLANCE
Compulsory Course code R38
Introducing statistics modules
(M140) (30 credits) Intermediate Total credits 360
qualifications
Stage 1 120 credits
Option Start dates
Introduction to computing and information technology 1 modules Oct 2020
(TM111) (30 credits) Awarded Register by 10 Sep 2020
qualification
Feb 2021
Essential mathematics 1 Register by 14 Jan 2021
(MST124) (30 credits)
Apr 2021
Register by 11 Mar 2021
Introduction to computing and information technology 2
Entry requirements
(TM112) (30 credits)
Check you’ve got
the mathematics
skills needed at
Certificate of Higher Education in Data Analysis (T42)
openuniversity.co.uk/
mst124
Assessment
Based on a mix of:
Analysing data
‒ Tutor-marked
(M248) (30 credits) assignments
Stage 2 120 credits
‒ Interactive computer-
marked assignments
Algorithms, data structures and computability
‒ End-of-module
(M269) (30 credits)
assessments
‒ Examinations
Mathematical methods
Study duration
(MST224) (30 credits)
Part time: 6 years
Full time: 3 years
Practical modern statistics
Mode of study
(M249) (30 credits)
The learning materials
provided are a balance
of print and online
Diploma of Higher Education in Data Analysis (W77)
Electronic versions
of printed materials
available (e.g. PDF)
Applied statistical modelling Disc-based media
(M348) (30 credits) – planned for Oct 2022 (e.g. DVD)
Online forum
Stage 3 120 credits
Machine learning & artificial intelligence Optional
(TM358) (30 credits) – planned for Oct 2021
Collaborative work
Optional
You’ll choose 60 credits from:
Applications of probability (M343) (30 credits)
Data management and analysis (TM351) (30 credits)
Graphs, networks and design (MT365) (30 credits)
Interaction design and the user experience (TM356) (30 credits)
Mathematical statistics (M347) (30 credits) MORE ONLINE
Optimization (M373) (30 credits)
Find out more about this
course, fees and funding,
and how to register
BSc (HONS) DATA SCIENCE
Visit openuniversity.
co.uk/r38
Qualification delivery, module availability and qualification structure
are subject to change. Call 0300 303 5303
29AT A GLANCE
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE
IN PRACTICAL STATISTICS Course code S03
Total credits 120
This certificate introduces Why choose this Start dates
qualification?
key ideas in statistics. Oct 2020
Register by 10 Sep 2020
Gain the skills to explore, ‒ Cover key topics, from exploratory
data analysis to statistical
summarise and analyse modelling techniques.
Feb 2021
Register by 14 Jan 2021
data to solve practical ‒ Use statistical software packages
problems. for analysis, including linear and Entry requirements
generalised linear modelling. Check you’ve got
Appreciate the breadth of statistical the mathematical
applications and of the role of ‒ Learn to communicate about and skills needed at
critically comment on statistical openuniversity.co.uk/
variability in today’s world. Learn mathstats
to recognise the limitation of investigations and data analyses.
statistical analyses. You’ll also use ‒ Gain the skills to use statistics Assessment
a range of statistical software. at work. Based on a mix of:
‒ Tutor-marked
assignments
‒ Interactive computer-
Qualification structure marked assignments
‒ End-of-module
This certificate has only one stage. assessments
Compulsory ‒ Examinations
modules
Introducing statistics Study duration
Awarded
(M140) (30 credits)
qualification Part time: 2–4 years
Stage 1 120 credits
Mode of study
Analysing data The learning materials
(M248) (30 credits) provided are mostly print
with some online
Practical modern statistics Electronic versions
(M249) (30 credits) of printed materials
available (e.g. PDF)
Disc-based media
Linear statistical modelling
(e.g. DVD)
(M346) (30 credits)
Online forum
Optional
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN PRACTICAL STATISTICS Collaborative work
Qualification delivery, module availability and qualification structure
are subject to change.
MORE ONLINE
Find out more about this
course, fees and funding,
and how to register
Visit openuniversity.
co.uk/s03
Call 0300 303 5303
30FIND AN UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
AT A GLANCE
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
IN THEORETICAL STATISTICS Course code S04
AND PROBABILITY Total credits 60
Start dates
Oct 2020
This certificate teaches Why choose this Register by 10 Sep 2020
qualification?
the theory that underpins
‒ Cover key analytical approaches, Entry requirements
statistical inference and An undergraduate degree
classical and Bayesian statistics
probability. Equipping and the underpinning
with a substantial amount
of mathematical and/
you to understand the mathematical theory. or statistical content.
Check you’re ready at
assumptions and ‒ Learn about distribution
openuniversity.co.uk/
limitations of a range theory and a range of mathstats
probabilistic models.
of statistical models. Assessment
‒ Understand the theory
behind statistical inference. Based on a mix of:
You’ll gain a thorough
understanding of the theory you ‒ Tutor-marked
‒ Gain the skills to critically assignments
need to underpin your work as a comment on analyses ‒ Interactive computer-
professional statistician. Learn to and model choices. marked assignments
develop probability models for
‒ Examinations
practical situations and investigate
the model’s properties. Study the Study duration
mathematical theory underlying Part time: 1–2 years
methods and concepts used in
practical statistical analyses. Mode of study
The learning materials
provided are mostly print
with some online
Qualification structure
Electronic versions
This certificate has only one stage. of printed materials
available (e.g. PDF)
Compulsory
modules
Disc-based media
Stage 1 60 credits
Applications of probability Awarded
(e.g. DVD)
qualification
(M343) (30 credits)
Online forum
Optional
Collaborative work
Mathematical statistics
(M347) (30 credits)
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN THEORETICAL STATISTICS
AND PROBABILITY
Qualification delivery, module availability and qualification structure
are subject to change.
MORE ONLINE
Find out more about this
course, fees and funding,
and how to register
Visit openuniversity.
co.uk/s04
Call 0300 303 5303
31OTHER
QUALIFICATIONS
THAT INCLUDE
MATHEMATICS
OR STATISTICS
BSc (HONS) MATHEMATICS
AND PHYSICS
Develop your knowledge and understanding of theoretical physics
and the underpinning mathematics.
This degree will teach you how Why choose this Recognition
to use essential techniques qualification? ‒ Institute of Mathematics
and relevant software. and its Applications.
‒ Combine the concepts of
Explore fundamental physics
modern theoretical physics ‒ Institute of Physics.
concepts, including Newtonian
with applied mathematics.
mechanics, special relativity,
electromagnetism and quantum ‒ Develop your critical thinking
mechanics. Practise using applied and problem-solving skills.
mathematics tools, including ‒ Engage with our award-winning
mathematical methods, modelling OpenSTEM Labs.
and numerical analysis. You’ll also
learn skills in communicating
clear and concise arguments
and conclusions.
32FIND AN UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
Qualification structure AT A GLANCE
Compulsory Course code Q77
modules
Option Total credits 360
modules
Questions in science Awarded
(S111) (60 credits) Start dates
Stage 1 120 credits
qualification
Oct 2020
Register by 10 Sep 2020
Feb 2021
Register by 14 Jan 2021
Essential mathematics 1
(MST124) (30 credits) Entry requirements
Check you’ve got
the mathematics
skills needed at
Essential mathematics 2 openuniversity.co.uk/
(MST125) (30 credits) mst124
Assessment
Based on a mix of:
‒ Tutor-marked
assignments
‒ Interactive computer-
marked assignments
Physics: from classical to quantum ‒ End-of-module
Stage 2 120 credits
(S217) (60 credits) assessments
‒ Examinations
Study duration
Part time: 6 years
Full time: 3 years
Mode of study
Mathematical methods, models and modelling
The learning materials
(MST210) (60 credits)
provided are a balance
of print and online
Electronic versions
of printed materials
available (e.g. PDF)
Disc-based media
You’ll choose 60 credits from: (e.g. DVD)
Astrophysics (S382) (30 credits)
Online forum
Electromagnetism (SMT359) (30 credits) Optional
Stage 3 120 credits
The quantum world (SM358) (30 credits)
The relativistic Universe (S383) (30 credits) Collaborative work
Compulsory
You’ll choose 60 credits from:
Applications of probability (M343) (30 credits)
Complex analysis (M337) (30 credits)
Deterministic and stochastic dynamics (MS327) (30 credits)
Graphs, networks and design (MT365) (30 credits)
Mathematical methods and fluid mechanics (MST326) (30 credits) MORE ONLINE
Optimization (M373) (30 credits) Find out more about this
course, fees and funding,
and how to register
BSc (HONS) MATHEMATICS AND PHYSICS
Visit openuniversity.
co.uk/q77
Qualification delivery, module availability and qualification structure
are subject to change. Call 0300 303 5303
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