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Overview
You'll get practice with essential methods and tools; gain an appreciation of abstract mathematics and mathematical modelling; increase your familiarity with mathematical software; and build experience of communicating mathematical arguments and conclusions.
Key features of the Diploma of Higher Education in Mathematical Sciences at The Open University UK
- Covers essential topics in pure mathematics, applied mathematics and statistics
- Uses relevant software to investigate and solve problems; analyse and interpret data
- Provides options to either focus on mathematics or also include statistics
- Offers a choice of start points to suit your level of mathematical knowledge
- Builds a solid foundation on which to continue on to an accredited degree
Career relevance
Mathematical knowledge is much sought after by a wide variety of employers in fields such as education, engineering, business, finance, and accountancy.
The Diploma of Higher Education in Mathematical Sciences provides skills and knowledge required for jobs in a wide range of fields. Career areas directly related to mathematics include:
- banking
- bioinformatics
- economics
- insurance
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:- Discovering mathematics
- Essential mathematics
- Pure mathematics
- Mathematical methods, models and modelling
- Analysing data
- Practical modern statistics
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 5.5
Credits
240 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Mathematics Applied Mathematics Bioinformatics View 44 other Masters in Mathematics in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 5.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- There is no formal pre-requisite study, but you must have the required mathematical skills.
- You have a choice of starting module depending on your current skill level: Discovering mathematics (MU123) or Essential mathematics 1 (MST124).
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International
6192 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 6192 GBP per year and a duration of 24 months. -
EU/EEA
6192 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 6192 GBP per year and a duration of 24 months.
At current prices, the total cost of your qualification would be £12,384
Funding
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