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The place for you From the moment you start your course, you will be part of a community that supports you to secure your future as a Lancaster graduate. We will offer you regular meetings with tutors and lecturers, and our strong academic support systems are there to ensure you stay on track to realise your potential. You will study and grow as a person in a vibrant and safe environment, enjoying a wide range of extracurricular activities, including our very own Maths & Stats Society. We expect you to work hard, but we will help you gain the full benefit 2 from your efforts. We cover a broad range of topics in the earlier 3 years, while allowing specialisation later on. By your final year, you will be studying material directly influenced by our research interests in algebra, analysis, discrete mathematics, probability and statistics. Flexibility is built into your course, with our major/minor system allowing study of a second subject in your first year. The pace will be challenging but the results will be well worth it. Come and start your journey with us. Dr Alexander Belton Head of Department For more information, please visit www.lancaster.ac.uk/maths
#9 For the In the UK for Mathematics according to The Complete University Guide (2021) professional Choosing where to study can be an overwhelming experience. You know you World ranked want to focus on maths, but how do you know which course is right for you? As a sign of course quality, accreditations from professional bodies are a great 4 Top 50 for Statistics and Top 250 place to start. 5 for Mathematics in the 2020 QS World Rankings World-leading research The Royal Statistical Society Royal Statistical Society Institute of Mathematics (RSS) and/or the Institute of Mathematics and its Through the RSS, you may be & its Applications Applications (IMA) accredit all eligible for GradStat status The IMA is a chartered of our single-honours degree (subject to criteria fulfilment) - professional body for pathways in Mathematics and our dedicated Teaching Office mathematicians in the UK. will help you select the right We were ranked #5 in the UK for research in the 2014 REF. Mathematics with Statistics, with re-accreditation pending modules. If you’re thinking All of our single honours MSci schemes meet the This means that you will be taught by some of the world’s from 2023. about work as an actuary then (subject to satisfactory requirement for gaining the CMath designation which is leading researchers in mathematics and statistics. For you, this means that our degrees demonstrate both a academic performance) you a professional status in may be exempt from the advanced mathematics high level of competency and Actuarial Statistics exam of professionalism in the area which employers will value. the Institute and Faculty of of mathematics. Professional Actuaries. RSS also sponsors a bodies open doors to several Royal Statistical Society prize networks should you choose for an exceptional student or to engage, and are well students graduating from its recognised by employers. accredited courses – another chance for recognition. For more information, please visit www.lancaster.ac.uk/maths
How you’ll When did you know that Lancaster was the right it’s the subject where you learn it from doing it yourself. There’s a lot of time spent outside learn place for you? of lectures as opposed to in lectures, like doing worksheets in A place When I came to deciding on a workshops with university, I wasn’t sure - I went all a lecturer. around the country. I think after I’d been to a few, I realised that I Describe the difference for liked a campus university. When I came here, I got that feeling - between each year? walking around the place I got a The first two years cover a bit of different sort of buzz to what I got everything. The first year you do Lectures Problem solving going to other universities. Rhys the Math 100 pathway and Math 110, which is very different. The Math 100 is bringing Lectures will introduce you to course In your first year, we run problem solving What do you like about everyone to the same level - content and you will usually have four classes designed to develop your skills campus universities? consolidation of the higher end of these per week in each module. to tackle university-style mathematics. A-level work that you’ve done. They are taught in large groups with Working in small groups, you will apply Half of it is the atmosphere - Math 110 is your first real taste of fellow students from across the year your mathematical knowledge to a set being able to walk to a lecture what university maths is like. A lot and see familiar faces on the way. more emphasis is on proofs for group. of problems. And, it’s secure - walking say to example, rather than answering Whilst this form of teaching is mostly and from the library later on at specific questions in one context. led by the lecturer, we do encourage night. There’s a buzz around the place that you probably won’t get Your second year largely builds you to actively participate. on what you did in your first year. at a city university. We will also provide you with lecture Computer labs So for example, you do Probability 1 in your first year, and notes which have space for annotation Favourite part of your then Probability 2 in your second during the lecture. Our students find course? year. Third year, now you’ve had this active form of learning useful Some practical work is undertaken in 6 that taste of everything, is when 7 for developing their knowledge and specialist computer labs. This involves I think this year (third year) with the freedom comes to explore working with statistical and mathematical the optional modules - I’ve done understanding of lecture material. the area that you enjoy most, or software to develop skills and enhance largely statistics. The highlight your employability. Rhys Warham, was a project for the 391 module, again do a bit of everything - it is entirely your choice which you which was supervised by Dr studying BSc Andrew Titman - the opportunity want to do or not. to delve deeper into something Workshops Mathematics with and do something that interests How have you found Statistics, felt at me. living away from Assessment home and making new Our weekly workshops are designed home straight What has surprised you to give the opportunity for enhanced most about Lancaster? friends? support and guidance. Completing assessments is a key part of your learning. Alongside main away in Lancaster. I think that was made easier by I knew about the collegiate You will work in small groups with exams, you will also complete weekly or the college system. It’s nice when system, but just how involved specialist tutors to develop knowledge you’re coming here that you’re fortnightly homework sheets for your you can get and how many not just like ’oh thousands of and understanding of module content modules. These allow you to monitor opportunities there are to do people here go and make friends.’ and practise applying the skills you your progress and identify areas to work things outside of your degree You come in and you do things have gained. on with your workshop tutor. surprised me. People talk about with your flat, and then your student lifestyle and societies house, and a couple of houses and all these opportunities, but within your college, and then things like Colleges, Roses (Sport your college, and then a couple Competition) and just all those of colleges, and it just builds you extra opportunities to enhance in bit by bit. So, I think it’s made your experience - there’s always easier for you - that transition to something going on. being on your own. What’s it like to study With the Department talks during the welcome week, you know maths day-to-day? people who are in your lectures There’s a lot of freedom. even before it comes to going to There’s a nice balance between your first lecture. Everything’s lectures and there’s a lot of the been made as easy as it can be studying in the workshops and to move away from home and live that side of the learning. I think with your friends for the first time. For more information, please visit www.lancaster.ac.uk/maths
Lancaster University “Everyone is so friendly and welcoming. There is a lot of support on offer from lecturers, Maths & Stats Society workshop tutors and your academic advisor (MathSoc) which gives you confidence with your workload.” Chloe Lawrence Jakub Waniek fun way, and to meet like-minded Third Year, Cartmel College Our student students from different year Third year BSc Hons Mathematics society enhances student and groups, courses and experiences. President of LU the friendly and MathSoc What’s the best vibrant community way to balance time What’s your favourite between studies Open door policy Academic tutor Teaching Office of the Department. area of Mathematics? and extracurricular Algebra. Why? Because it’s activities? Academic staff who teach on When you start at Lancaster you This is your one-stop shop LU MathSoc is a free academic very abstract, which makes the our undergraduate programmes will be assigned an academic for enquiries ranging from society for anyone to join - if you theorems extremely powerful and Prioritising and planning. It’s have dedicated office hours for tutor, who will (where possible) timetabling and exams to module are looking for a hard-working usually quite beautiful! It’s also important to give attention to the student queries and for additional remain your tutor for the duration choices and coursework. The and supportive community who 8 really conceptual and lets you tasks that need it most and to 9 support. You will receive of your studies at Lancaster. This Office can also offer more general also knows how to have fun, spend less time working things organise tasks accordingly with feedback on all work submitted is an academic member of staff support, and if they don’t have the you’ve found the right place! out and more time working with respect to their worth, length and teaching staff are happy to who solution then they will know who They hold social events every pure proof and ideas, which is and deadline. Then, having a discuss this with you if you have you will meet with once a term in to contact. week: whether you’re into what attracts me most to maths. notebook or app to keep track of any concerns. order to check your progress Quizzes, Board Games, and deadlines and events is a great and personal development. How long has LU Tutors and lecturers can help Film Nights, or Bar Crawls and way to plan -knowing exactly what Your academic tutor can provide if you are struggling with a Poker Tournaments, there is MathSoc existed? you need to do and when will help both academic and pastoral particular aspect of course something for everyone. Other your grades and give you more advice and you can arrange to There has been a Mathematics material or if you just need some activities include lectures from time during the week for other meet them at any point if you Society at Lancaster University reassurance. guest speakers, which is a great activities. feel that you would benefit from for many years, but it has gone the additional support. They opportunity to expand your Also, make the most out of the interests about different areas of through several changes during can provide extra feedback its time, with the most recent lectures and workshops. If you on coursework, give advice on Mathematics. read the course notes before society being LUMASS. module choices and discuss LU MathSoc also supports the lecture, pay attention to potential career options. students by offering Maths In June 2020 we changed our the lecturer and ask questions Cafés twice a week, where name and logo to reflect a new during your workshop, you will not students can work with peers and beginning for the society. At only gain better understanding, access additional support from the heart of these changes but this will aid in completing Academic Officers, whether for was rewriting our constitution coursework faster! coursework support or LaTeX and from the ground up to make us more democratic, accountable Time management at university is RStudio help. one of the most important things and effective at engaging with We are pleased that the society members. As we build and grow, to learn and get used to, and continues to grow, and we believe we hope to leave a legacy for first year is a great introduction to the university lifestyle. But A supportive it is an incredible extra-curricular the next Exec who will pride activity for students to be a part of. themselves in running the society remember: it’s important that as we did. No matter the name or whilst balancing time between logo, at the core of the society is the course, a part-time job or learning environment creating a great support network going out with friends, to also set for individuals to grow, engage time aside for yourself and your with studies in a stress-free and wellbeing too. For more information, please visit www.lancaster.ac.uk/maths
Loving Lancaster What is your favourite part about I have also been a part of the Equality and Diversity Committee of the Maths Department, Laura Patterson has secured a studying at Lancaster University? The diversity of opportunities at Lancaster and see first-hand the progress of how we are continually improving commitments for equality graduate role after undertaking a has very much appealed to me during my time here. I have tried to make the most of these by and diversity. 10-week internship with the Royal taking part in everything from part-time work and volunteering, to societies. As a Student Do you feel the Department has Ambassador and Tutor, I’ve met new people and supported you with employability Bank of Scotland, Edinburgh. formed friendships that I otherwise may not have had. The part-time jobs have provided me with and careers? the extra income that I worried about having Lancaster has certainly helped me achieve all I before I came to university, have wanted outside of (hopefully) getting the as well as many great opportunities to network degree I came here for and more. I have gained and impress interviewers for roles. an insight experience at Deutsche Bank during the Easter break of second year, allowing me to see how an investment bank operates - including Tell us more about volunteering experiencing the technology department of the and societies trading floor of the company, which was such a surreal experience! 10 I have spent time volunteering in local schools 11 both through my course and through the Students’ Union. Alongside this and football How has this all prepared you for a refereeing, I’ve dedicated lots of my spare time to future career? volunteering for the Defying Dementia Student Society. I’ve been involved in this from the very Last summer, I spent 10 weeks as an intern at the start of my time at Lancaster, and raised over Royal Bank of Scotland in Edinburgh. This took £3000 in my role as Events Manager. place during the World Cup, which added an extra element of excitement and bonding My Lancaster experience has provided so between interns. The internship had a three- many things to do that I never imagined I stage assessment, and I successfully obtained a could do. I have been involved in making key graduate job offer. influential decisions for the Students’ Union as Student Trustee on the board of trustees. I am This meant that I had an offer for a job after also a co-opted member of the Early Career university before even beginning my final year Mathematicians committee for the Institute of (providing I obtain a 2:2!), which has been such a Mathematics and its Applications, something that relief. This was all paid too, allowing me to save I found out about through the Maths Department for my future. here. I joined the committee after attending a few of their conferences and networking with other members. I helped to organise a mathematical Any advice for new students? conference here at Lancaster University, So, my advice would be to grab every opportunity improving my communication skills and working you can, as you never know where it may lead. further with academics. I discovered my love of maths here at Lancaster, and how to combine it with various other passions. This has led me to uncover key skills, such as work-life balance, time management and communication that I hope will serve me well in my future. I have been able to gain these skills by choosing a mathematics degree at Lancaster. For more information, please visit www.lancaster.ac.uk/maths
A world for Ben These photos are all either at Western University in London (Canada), at Niagara Falls (only a couple of hours drive from London) or on trips that the university organised whilst I was there. The ones of skiing and dogs are in a place called Halliburton. Western ran a Study club called the Outdoors Club, and we –– Ben Webb, MSci Mathematics with Statistics (Study Abroad) stayed overnight in Halliburton. The rest are shots from about campus – a year captured in a collage that I’ll never forget. Abroad 12 13 A number of our degree have the opportunity to study additional specialist modules offered by our partner programmes offer the opportunity universities. to spend a year abroad studying The modules that you study during your at one of Lancaster’s partner year abroad will count towards your overall institutions. Destinations vary degree classification. We have a dedicated Study Abroad Director in our Department each year, with past students and you will be well supported throughout staying in the USA, Canada, the process to ensure that you have the New Zealand and Australia. best possible experience. Our partner universities are carefully A year abroad will highlight to potential selected to ensure that the course content employers that you are flexible, of your third year complements the rest adaptable and independent. You will also of your degree programme. You will study demonstrate cultural awareness and the modules that are closely linked to those ability to work with people from a variety taught at Lancaster. However, you will also of backgrounds. For more information, please visit www.lancaster.ac.uk/maths
A degree in mathematics will provide you with both a specialist and transferable skill set sought after by employers across a wide range of sectors. The advanced numerical skills you will develop will prepare you well for career paths such as accountancy, finance and banking, whilst the logical and analytical skills you will gain could help you to pursue a career in business analysis, management consultancy or in government roles. Careers support Interested in teaching? Placement year We are committed to developing your The education sector has an increasing demand Choosing a Placement/Industry pathway degree employability skills. Our Academic Employability for mathematics graduates to inspire the involves spending the third year of your four year Champion in the Department works in next generation of students whether through degree working full-time in a business. You will be partnership with the University’s Careers Service teaching or in other education roles. Our third supported throughout the placement process, to offer a range of workshops and talks on topics year module in Mathematical Education provide receiving advice and support to help you find the such as: an insight into what it would be like to complete right opportunity and to prepare for all aspects of a PGCE qualification after your degree. You will the application process. You’ll also be supported + Job application processes – CVs and cover learn about current and historic issues facing throughout your time working on placement. 14 letters, interviews and assessment centres 15 mathematics education, teaching strategies + Careers within specific relevant fields such as Many students find that a placement year helps them and learning methods. finance, research, statistics and teaching to decide which career path they would like to take, and the experience will give you a strong advantage + Completing a PhD in mathematics or statistics when looking for employment opportunities after + Career planning Project Skills module completing your degree. + Postgraduate study options Our second year Project Skills module develops skills that will enhance your employability. You can also access 1:1 appointments throughout the year through the University’s This module includes coursework on scientific Internship scheme writing and using LaTeX software to prepare Careers Service. The Department promotes Undertaking relevant work experience while you are mathematical documents – complementing your a range of opportunities to meet and network at university is extremely beneficial when applying pure mathematics and statistics knowledge. with employers through events both on and for graduate level jobs. Through our Science and off campus. This includes our annual Science You will also complete your own short project in Technology Internship Scheme you can apply and Technology Careers Fair where a range of either mathematics or statistics and will work for paid work placements which give you the regional and national employers are invited onto on a group project with an academic supervisor, opportunity to practice the skills and knowledge campus to talk about the internship, placement which will involve investigative research and learned during your degree. These opportunities and graduate opportunities available presenting a conclusion. can be both full and part-time, and range from 3 to students. months to a year. Past projects have included: +M odelling premier league football +H igher dimensional kaleidoscopes +R isk factors for low birth weight +S econdary treatment in type II diabetes Skills for your future For more information, please visit www.lancaster.ac.uk/maths
Abby Rozee, part of The college system at Lancaster is a great Lancaster means that I always environment, not only to Bowland College, is in felt part of a community, and secure your degree (of her final year studying when times became tough course!), but also to learn many there was always someone of the skills necessary in a Mathematics. She I could turn to for advice, working environment post- plays an active role particularly where careers study. are concerned. Every week I in the Lancaster The careers team are always received emails about relevant holding events like the Future community through career opportunities for me, Women Leaders’ course and the Department held societies and has that I was lucky enough to weekly lectures with advice be selected for last year. already secured a and insights into many different Brilliant female speakers career paths from experts in graduate position. gave us motivation, advice their respective fields. and practical tips on how to Studying a BSc in Mathematics succeed across a wide variety has given me so many options. of industries. I came to Lancaster as the I feel like I have really been If there is something that you North West has always felt like able to explore many areas of want to work on and achieve a home away from home for maths such as statistics and 16 whilst at Lancaster there will 17 me. Looking back, I couldn’t be probability, number theory and always be somewhere you happier with my decision. algebra. This has helped me to can succeed. I have also had a decide what I am passionate The opportunities at few part-time jobs, within the about and has led me to pursue Lancaster are near endless. University itself and elsewhere, a career in accounting. I’ve been an active member whilst studying. These have of various societies, including The Careers Service has been been key to developing my time the Cancer Research UK a huge help, looking over my management skills, and I am Society that a friend and I CV and arranging practice here to say it really is possible founded in our second year. interviews so that I could to have it all – the degree, the These experiences gave secure the job that I’ve always job and some hobbies for fun me the confidence to know wanted. And I got it! I am proud too. my strengths within a team to be graduating this July with environment – a valuable a job offer in hand for a career I life skill. am really excited about. A career for #6 Abby in the UK for Mathematics graduate prospects (Complete University Guide 2021) For more information, please visit www.lancaster.ac.uk/maths
Our programmes We offer degrees in Mathematics, Mathematics with Statistics and several combined courses detailed on the following pages. Mathematics BSc Mathematics - G100 Mathematics with Statistics Flexibility It is possible to transfer A place Having lived in the south my entire life, I wanted to study in a for between Mathematics and BSc Mathematics with MSci Mathematics - G101 Statistics - G1G3 Mathematics with Statistics up until the end of the second completely new location to expand BSc Mathematics year, subject to fulfilling my horizons - living in Lancaster Roland MSci Mathematics progression criteria. (Placement) - G102 with Statistics - G1GJ has definitely been a fun and MSci Mathematics unique experience. BSc Mathematics (Study Abroad) - G103 with Statistics (Placement) - GCG3 I really enjoyed attending my MSci Mathematics with 18 Statistics (Study Abroad) workshops at the end of each 19 - G1GH week as it gave me the opportunity to speak with my tutors about any (many!) topics I struggled to understand. Some of my lecturers were my tutors so it also gave me the chance to get to know my tutors as well as my lecturers - which made me much more comfortable in asking any queries I had. I would like to pursue a career that allows me to apply the skills I have learnt here, such as problem-solving and data analysing. For more information, please visit www.lancaster.ac.uk/maths
Your first year 20 For the majority of our degree schemes, define derivatives and integrals for many more functions. Statistics Statistical thinking plays a key MATH110 Discrete Mathematics We talk about set theory and defined on the real numbers is continuous, in a precise way. It 21 You will also study complex also forms the foundations of you will follow a numbers, which are important in themselves and also have role in addressing a scientific problem where the recorded Mathematical discuss the different types of infinite sets that exist. We also many of your future mathematics modules. common core first year programme. practical uses (in electrical engineering, for example). data is subject to systematic and random variations. This module Concepts formally introduce functions and their properties, before going will provide you with the tools to on to look at counting problems This involves two formulate appropriate models and methods to solve them, and Integration and and implement the associated Numbers and Relations ending with graph theory. Graphs Differentiation sets of modules and Further Calculus critical techniques. Is it possible to write 84503 as have important applications in a minor subject. The graphs of functions of two the design and understanding of We take a closer look at a sum of the squares of two real variables look like surfaces, the properties of systems such differentiation and integration, whole numbers? What is the with hills, valleys and other as the infrastructure powering and the relationship between Linear Algebra largest whole number that features. This module extends the internet, social networks the two. You will develop a exactly divides both 99457 and calculus to deal with these, such as Facebook, the London much deeper understanding MATH100 Matrices are a concise way 75067? This module will show introducing partial derivatives, of writing and solving sets of Underground network and the of calculus and see how to you how to answer these and and explains how repeated simultaneous linear equations, global ecosystem. extend the theory to more similar questions. You will also Mathematical integration may be used to calculate volume. You will also whose connection with lines and planes is established. encounter formal logic and learn about mathematical proof. general settings, as well gain an appreciation of the limitations of the theory through some rather Methods be introduced to techniques for You will explore how matrices solving elementary differential Convergence and surprising examples. can be used to represent equations. certain transformations of the Continuity Calculus plane or space and show how No one can walk infinitely many these transformations can be Calculus is concerned with Probability steps, perform infinitely many Geometry and Calculus characterised by the way they additions, or write down infinitely derivatives (which measure behave in special directions. How would you find the closest In this module you will explore small numbers, but once we rates of change) and integrals point to the origin on a particular the ideas of probability models, understand the definition of a (which measure area) and is curve? What is the tangent plane which characterise the outcomes limit in mathematics, the idea usually introduced as rules for to a smooth surface and how do of different types of experiment of infinity makes sense. The differentiating or integrating we find it? This module begins that involve a chance or random concept of a limit allows us to simple functions. You will see the study of geometric objects component. study whether a given sequence how to use the notion of a limit to through the use of calculus. is convergent, or a given function For more information, please visit www.lancaster.ac.uk/maths
Choose your minor Mathematical Mathematical Minor Subject Methods Concepts Our flexible Part I system allows you to take one third of your first year modules in another subject area, which you will choose during your first week at Lancaster. Entry onto 22 23 minor courses is subject to meeting entry requirements and timetabling restrictions. Minors are a great way to try a second subject at university-level, and you may even choose to continue your minor and/or transfer to one of our combined degrees. Some available minor choices include: Physics Computer Science Accounting & Finance Management Science Economics French/German/Spanish/Chinese Philosophy Chemistry Other minor choices may be available upon arrival, but are not guaranteed. Minor choices are only available on single honours courses. For example, if you choose to study BA Mathematics and Philosophy, Philosophy is the equivalent of your minor choice. For more information, please visit www.lancaster.ac.uk/maths
Second year and beyond Second year This allows you to focus on + Time Series Analysis areas of the subject that are of + Medical Statistics In your second year you will interest to you and where your build on the content covered + Multivariate Statistics in strengths lie. in first year, studying familiar Machine Learning topics. You will usually take eight Other topics: modules from the following: You will be introduced + Mathematical Education to computational and Algebra and Geometry 24 mathematical problem solving + Groups and Symmetry Fourth year 25 methods including software + Number Theory During the fourth year of such as R and LaTeX. Our + Commutative Algebra the MSci course you will be project skills module will + Topics in Algebraic Number able to choose from a range enhance both your subject Theory/Algebraic Geometry of specialist modules which specific and transferable skills. link to research interests You will complete both an + Representation Theory of academics within the individual and group project + Topology Department. Many advanced with opportunities to develop + Geometry of Curves and third year modules are also your scientific writing, research Surfaces available to study. and presentation skills. Examples of possible specialist + Graph Theory Autumn Term topics include: + Combinatorics + Real Analysis + Assessing Financial Risk + Linear Algebra II Analysis + Epidemiology + Probability II + Lebesgue Integration + Clinical Trials + Project Skills + Metric Spaces + Stochastic Calculus + Hilbert Space + Computer Intensive Methods Spring Term + Differential Equations + Galois Theory + Complex Analysis + Linear Systems + Longitudinal Data Analysis + Abstract Algebra + Statistics II Probability + Infinite-Dimensional Analysis + Computational Mathematics + Probability Theory + Lie Theory + Stochastic Processes Third year You will also complete an MSci + Financial Mathematics dissertation which can be The third year allows great Statistics taken in Statistics, Pure flexibility in terms of module Mathematics or as an industrial choices. You are able to pick + Likelihood Inference project in which you will work in from a range of options across + B ayesian Inference partnership with a company. five key areas. + Statistical Models For more information, please visit www.lancaster.ac.uk/maths
Combined courses Accounting, Finance Economics and Financial Mathematics Mathematics, Operational and Mathematics Mathematics Research, Statistics and BSc - GN13 Economics (MORSE) BSc - NG41 BSc - GL11 BSc (Placement Year) - BSc - GLN0 BSc (Industry) - NG42 BSc (Industry) - GL12 GN1J BSc (Industry) - GLN1 MSci - GN1H This course will develop This programme will equip you your knowledge of advanced with mathematical and analytical This course will develop your mathematical and statistical skills whilst also developing Our Financial Mathematics knowledge of advanced methods and will provide you the knowledge and tools to programme provides a thorough mathematical and statistical methods with the skills to apply this in a understand the important role grounding in finance, computing, and will provide you with the skills professional context to the fields of of economics in government, quantitative methods and to apply this in a professional context accounting and finance. business and society. economics. This will give you a wide to the fields of accounting and range of skills and knowledge that finance. employers in the finance sector are First year First year looking for. In the first year you will study the You will study the Mathematical First year Mathematical Methods module Methods module and will take First year In the first year you will study the whilst also taking one module in a core module in Principles Mathematical Methods module Principles of Economics and an of Economics during which You will cover the same whilst also being introduced to Introduction to Accounting and you will be introduced to content as the single honours key topics in other departments: 26 Finance. This will introduce you the principles of economics programme. 27 Business Analytics and Principles to a wide range of concepts and both at microeconomic and A third of your time will be of Economics. techniques including financial macroeconomic levels. You will accounting, managerial finance also study a careers module spent studying the Introduction and financial analysis. through which will you will gain to Accounting and Finance Second year and beyond an insight into the graduate module which introduces you labour market. We strongly to a wide range of concepts and The second year will cover linear Second year and beyond encourage students to take the techniques including financial algebra, statistics, business Mathematical Concepts module accounting, managerial finance modelling and optimisation. In the second year, you will cover too. and financial analysis. You will also develop knowledge of probability, statistics, linear both micro and macroeconomics. algebra and computational The final year will allow you to mathematics whilst also Second year And beyond Second year and beyond specialise in areas that suit your developing skills in auditing, The second year will cover the interests, choosing modules from accounting systems and The second year covers topics of probability, statistics across all relevant departments. management accounting. The probability, linear algebra, final year develops your skills statistics and computational and real analysis whilst also in financial accounting and mathematics and you will also developing your understanding will introduce you to likelihood be able to choose from a range of the principles of finance and inference. You will also enhance of modules within economics introducing you to management your employability skills including Applied Economics, economics. through sector specific careers Econometrics and Game Theory. In the final year you will have the modules delivered as part of this The final year of the course flexibility to choose from programme. allows you to choose from a a range of relevant modules. range of options offered by both If you are taking the MSci pathway departments. you will have the opportunity to work on a substantial dissertation in an area of your interest from across the fields of mathematics, statistics, economics and finance. For more information, please visit www.lancaster.ac.uk/maths
Combined Courses Mathematics Language Studies and Computer Science and Theoretical Physics and Philosophy Mathematics Mathematics and Mathematics BA - GV15 BA French - GR11 BSc - GG14 BSc - F3GC BA German - GR12 MSci - GG1K MSci - F3G1 Studying mathematics and philosophy as a combination will develop your reasoning, logic and BA Spanish - GR14 BSc (Placement Year) - MSci (Study Abroad) analytical skills in both a numerical GG1L - F3G5 and non-numerical context. This will BA Chinese - prepare you well for a wide range of careers. Mathematics underpins technology This engaging programme combines This programme will allow you and so these two subjects create an pure mathematics with the theoretical to study a modern language to exciting combination. The computer concepts of physics. Mathematical an advanced level whilst also science component of this degree First Year models can be used to describe gaining strong analytical skills. covers languages and logic, software The first year mathematics and known facts and to be predict new Spending your third year abroad, engineering, communications and statistics content is common phenomena. The combination of the you will get the chance to put your systems. The course contains to the single honours degrees, two subjects creates a challenging language skills into practice whilst a careful balance of theory and however you will also spend a third and exciting programme of study. experiencing a new culture. This practice which can lead to jobs of your time studying the first year programme prepares you well for in all areas of industry. Introduction to Philosophy which a range of careers such as in the First year introduces you to knowledge and diplomatic service, civil service reality, critical thinking, political You will study the Mathematical 28 and teaching. First year 29 philosophy and ethics. Concepts and Methods modules Covering the common core content whilst developing your knowledge First year of the single honours programmes, of key physics concepts including Second year and beyond you will also be introduced to the mechanics, quantum physics, You will study the Mathematical fundamentals of computer science In the second year, you will study vector calculus, electric and Methods module and take a core and to software development. the core components of the magnetic fields and the thermal module in your chosen modern mathematics syllabus in analysis properties of matter. language in which you will develop and algebra, supplemented your speaking and writing skills and Second year and beyond by some optional modules in enhance your cultural knowledge. In the second year, you will Second year and beyond Philosophy, including Epistemology, It is highly recommended that Metaphysics and Philosophy of complete a group project in Throughout the second and third year you also study the Mathematical Science. In your third year you will computer science and will enhance you will take a number of compulsory Concepts module. be able to choose from a wide range your knowledge of software design modules which will develop of modules in either discipline. whilst introducing you to Human- your theoretical knowledge and Second year and beyond Computer Interaction Technology. application skills in both mathematics You will also be required to study and physics. In the third year you will You will be required to take four linear algebra plus three other undertake both an independent and second year mathematics modules subjects from the Department group project based on an open- whilst developing your oral and Mathematics & Statistics. The third ended theoretical physics project. written skills and studying culture year allows for more flexibility and For those on the MSci pathway, you modules relating to your target you will be required to take four will undertake a Masters project language country(ies). Following modules in each of the subject and complete a literature review. your third year abroad, during areas. Those on the MSci pathway This will be on a topic of your choice which you will complete a reflective will complete a dissertation in from a range of options based on assignment, the fourth year of the mathematics or statistics or may departmental research specialisms. course will further enhance your complete a computer science You will also take three specialist mathematical and language skills. project. You will also be able to modules from Physics and two You will also be able to choose from choose from a wide range of specialist modules from Mathematics. a wide range of modules covering specialist modules linked to the the culture(s) of the target language research expertise of the two country(ies) as well as mathematics departments. and statistics. For more information, please visit www.lancaster.ac.uk/maths
Entry requirements The A level entry requirements for each of our programmes are listed below. For alternative qualifications and international entry requirements, please contact ugadmissions@lancaster.ac.uk Additional tests Programme of Study Including Maths Including Maths and Further Maths (at Grade A) (at least one at Grade A) TMUA & STEP † BSc/BSc (Placement Year) /MSci/MSci (Study Abroad) you will normally receive a STEP, this won’t harm your + Mathematics Whilst not required, we lower offer from us. Sitting chances of receiving an offer + Mathematics with Statistics do recognise the value of the test is optional and if you from us. If you sit STEP and do BSc/BSc (Placement Year) /MSci Financial additional tests you may choose not to sit the test, this not pass, please do not worry Mathematics AAA † AAB † take and this is reflected won’t harm your chances of - we will treat you exactly the 30 BSc/BSc (Placement Year)/MSci Computer receiving an offer from us. same as if you hadn’t sat STEP 31 Science and Mathematics in the offers that we at all. BA Mathematics and Philosophy make to our applicants. BSc/BSc (Industry) Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics Sixth Term Examination and Economics (MORSE) Papers (STEP) Adjusted offers Test of Maths for If you meet our requirements STEP consists of three papers University Admission set by Cambridge Assessment, for TMUA or STEP you will BA French Studies and Mathematics normally receive an alternative (TMUA) and are sat in June. They are offer with a one grade BA German Studies and Mathematics AAB ABB designed to really test your BA Spanish Studies and Mathematics (Including language grade B) (Including language grade B) The Test of Maths for problem-solving skills. reduction. University Admission (TMUA) is BA Chinese Studies and Mathematics Each paper lasts three hours set by Cambridge Assessment and sat in November, the and contains eleven or twelve relatively long questions, all Before you receive TMUA is designed to test BSc/ BSc (Industry) Accounting, your problem-solving and of which are optional - you an offer Finance and Mathematics AAB including Maths or answer as many of them as readiness for university-level If you complete your test Further Maths Grade A BSc/BSc (Industry) Economics and Mathematics mathematics. There are two you wish, up to a maximum of before the point of offer, we multiple-choice question six questions. You may enter will take your test result into papers, each lasting any combination of the three account at this stage. 75 minutes. papers. BSc Theoretical Physics with Mathematics AAB including Maths and Physics at grade A Results are available at the end We value the way that of November - you will receive STEP develops advanced After you have received MSci/ MSci (Study Abroad) Theoretical a grade ranging from 1.0 to 9.0. problem-solving skills and all Physics with Mathematics AAA including Maths and Physics our standard offers include an offer A strong performance of 4.5 an alternative, lower offer that or above in the TMUA is very We will review your offer taking includes a pass (Grade 3) in any your new test results into impressive. If you sit the TMUA STEP. Sitting STEP is optional, and perform sufficiently well account and may amend it to a and if you choose not to sit lower offer. † These offers may be further reduced depending on your performance in the Test of Mathematics or STEP. † Adjusted offers made in light of TMUA or STEP results are only applicable where indicated in the table. For more information, please visit www.lancaster.ac.uk/maths
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