Mathematics and Philosophy (Hons) University of Liverpool

Overview

What are numbers? Do they exist? How can we know about them if they are not to be found in the familiar world of space and time that we inhabit? These are just some of the philosophical questions raised by the study of Mathematics.

Key Features

• The relationship between philosophy and mathematics runs both ways: mathematics has helped formalise the study of logical argument that lies at the base of all good philosophy. So, it is no surprise that some of the greatest philosophers (eg Descartes, Leibniz, Frege, and Russell) have been mathematicians too.
• Throughout the Mathematics and Philosophy (Hons) BA programme from University of Liverpool , you will learn how to understand complex and demanding texts, and to recognise good and bad arguments. In Mathematics, the core first-year modules introduce fundamental ideas, and are designed to bridge the gap between previous study and university. In subsequent years, you will generally take four modules in mathematics each year, choosing either to specialise or to continue to study a broad range of topics.
• By the end of the programme, you will be able to understand complex and demanding texts, reason intelligently and imaginatively about ethical, metaphysical, and epistemological issues, and have a grasp of the advantages and problems of a wide range of metaphysical and ethical views. In addition, you will have mastered a wide range of mathematical disciplines, and have extended your numerical, logical, and quantitative skills.

Career opportunities:

A mathematically-based degree opens up a wide range of career opportunities, including some of the most lucrative professions.

Recent employers of the graduates are:

• Barclays Bank plc
• Deloitte
• Forrest Recruitment
• Marks and Spencer
• Mercer Human Resource Consulting Ltd.
• Venture Marketing Group.
• BAE Systems
• BT
• Guardian Media Group
• Royal Bank of Scotland
• Siemens
• Unilever.