Mathematics Durham University

Overview

Course Learning and Teaching

For an honours degree at Durham, you take the equivalent of six single modules each year, each with two lectures a week (apart from the project and teaching modules). In the first year four of your modules will cover core material.

In the third and fourth year the Mathematics MMath course at Durham University offers a very wide choice of modules, with the last year providing more breadth and depth. Also in the fourth year you will take a double module consisting of a substantial project which allows you to treat a particular mathematical topic in depth and, in many cases, come close to the frontiers of current research. Typically the projects are organised around weekly small group meetings with lecturers and involve presentations and poster design as well as the writing of a detailed dissertation.

There are two core modules in the second year. For the remainder of your time you have the opportunity to choose those areas of Mathematics and Statistics which appeal to you most. You can begin to specialise, or if you prefer, study a wide range of subjects.

In the third and fourth year the MMath degree offers a very wide choice of modules, with the last year providing more breadth and depth. Also in the fourth year you will take a double module consisting of a substantial project which allows you to treat a particular mathematical topic in depth and, in many cases, come close to the frontiers of current research. Typically the projects are organised around weekly small group meetings with lecturers and involve presentations and poster design as well as the writing of a detailed dissertation.

We aim to encourage you to develop independence and self-motivation. For that reason we concentrate our tutorial support in the first two years and in the project module, however help and advice is always available from lecturers. You will also have an advisor assigned to you throughout your time with us who can be relied on for help, in particular in choosing your path through the many modules available.