Mathematics (Hons) Loughborough University

Overview

Over the first two years of the BSc Mathematics (Hons) offered by the Loughborough University  you will study the core aspects of mathematics, including analysis, linear algebra, geometry, probability and statistics, complex variables, mechanics and calculus of variations.

Key Facts:

• Mathematics is an exciting subject which is not only fascinating to study in its own right but also underpins a great variety of endeavours such as science, commerce and industry.
• A mathematics degree is actively sought by employers and opens many doors to subsequent employment and further study. Its study gives students the numerical abilities, logical thinking and analytical skills that are crucial to the success of diverse organisations within commerce, banking and finance, management an industry. Through innovative teaching we equip our students with these skills while also opening up the many facets of this rich and stimulating discipline.
• In your final year you will undertake an individual project or report, and choose from wide-ranging options spanning pure and applied mathematics, enabling you to tailor the course to your particular interests.

Why you should study this course?

• Active in high-quality research across the broad spectrum of mathematics, the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Loughborough enjoys an international reputation and has attracted staff and students from all over the world, making it a diverse and stimulating environment in which to study.
• The Department of Mathematical Sciences is a member of the London Mathematical Society Good Practice Scheme. The department actively strives to promote equality of opportunity for all students and staff.
• The Department of Mathematical Sciences is located in the Schofield Building, which is based centrally on the University campus. The building has recently undergone a £4.3 million refurbishment to equip it with dedicated resources for mathematics students.
• As a student within the Department of Mathematical Sciences you will benefit from 24/7 access to state-of-the-art computer labs in the Schofield Building and also from our co-location with the Mathematics Learning Support Centre.
• The course carries the option of undertaking a year-long placement or a year abroad studying at one of our partner institutions.
• This course is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and Its Applications (IMA).

Career opportunities:

• The vast scope and array of applications for mathematics means that your mathematics degree can lead to any number of rewarding careers working for diverse organisations within commerce, banking and finance, management and industry - anywhere that numerical abilities, logical thinking, analytical skills and the ability to communicate numerical data effectively are is valued. It can also lead to careers in teaching or research.