Mathematical Sciences

Overview

Within this Mathematical Sciences CertHE from The Open University UK you’ll be introduced to pure mathematics, applied mathematics and statistics; using mathematical software; working with abstract ideas; and modelling real-world problems using mathematics.

Key facts:

• Introduces essential topics in pure mathematics, applied mathematics and statistics

• Builds your confidence working with abstract ideas; modelling real-world problems and using relevant software

• Offers a choice of start points to suit your level of mathematical knowledge

• Builds a solid foundation on which to continue on to a higher qualification

Skills for career development

This certificate course provides skills and knowledge required for jobs in a wide range of fields. It will particularly enhance the following transferable and highly valued skills:

• communicating mathematical ideas clearly and succinctly

• explaining mathematical ideas to others

• understanding complex mathematical texts

• working with abstract concepts

• thinking logically

• expressing problems in mathematical language

• constructing logical arguments

• finding solutions to problems

• interpreting mathematical results in real-world terms

• using relevant professional software.

Career opportunities:

Career areas directly related to mathematics include:

• banking

• bioinformatics

• economics

• insurance

• investments

• market research

• pensions

• quantitative analysis/risk analysis

• retail

• stockbroking/trading

• tax.

Other careers

Mathematical knowledge is much sought after by a wide variety of employers in fields such as education, engineering, business, finance, and accountancy. A qualification in mathematics also offers opportunities for self-employment – as a financial adviser, for example.