Mathematics (Hons) University of Portsmouth

Overview

At this  Mathematics (Hons) course offered at University of Portsmouth you'll study core mathematical topics including analysis, algebra, calculus, statistics, operational research and modelling. Then shape your degree to your ambitions and interests in following years, by specialising in advanced principles such as financial modelling, non-linear dynamics and cosmology.

When you graduate, you’ll be in high demand, especially in the expanding technology, data and machine learning industries.

Course highlights

• Study in a welcoming and supportive environment, with student satisfaction in the top 10 nationally and a daily drop-in Maths Café
• Delve into topics including dynamical systems, partial differential equations, health research and group theory
• Learn from expert researchers such as Dr Jamie Foster, whose mathematical modelling is used to design electric car batteries 
• Develop coding skills in programming languages including Python, and learn to use industry-standard mathematical, statistical and operational research software.
• Apply your skills on optional work placements in companies such as IBM and DSTL, or choose a module assisting maths teachers in local schools
• Investigate theories alongside the University's mathematicians — 95% of our research in Mathematics was rated as world-leading or internationally excellent and we're ranked top among modern UK universities for overall performance and research environment

Careers and opportunities

Mathematics is more than just number crunching.

A degree in mathematics shows that you have the ability to think analytically and conveys an intellectual maturity that many employers look for when they hire staff.

The demand for mathematics graduates is increasing too. The Council for the Mathematical Sciences predicts more than 7 million people in the UK will need mathematical science skills in 2030 – an increase of 900,000 compared to 2009.

Our graduates have worked for companies such as:

• NATS (National Air Traffic Services)
• TSB
• JP Morgan
• NHS
• BAE
• HSBC
• Portsmouth Grammar School

Our graduates now work in roles including:

• research analyst
• service reliability engineer
• accountant
• mathematics teacher
• credit risk analyst
• data scientist
• graduate scientific research engineer