Mathematics with a Year Abroad Cardiff University

Overview

On this Mathematics with a Year Abroad programme offered by Cardiff University , you will study at a university abroad during your third year before returning to Cardiff for a final year. 

Explore new cultures and practices while you delve deeper into the fascinating world of mathematics. You will gain knowledge and skills that will prepare you for the workplace, and not only in jobs which use maths directly. A mathematics qualification is well-respected by employers; your numerical, logical thinking and problem-solving skills enable you to tackle a variety of roles.

Key facts

Studying abroad is a great way to broaden your academic knowledge, immerse yourself in another culture and gain skills that could be valued by employers. Not only can it enhance your CV by demonstrating key skills such as communication, flexibility and collaborative working, it can also provide you with valuable networking opportunities. Above all, it is the start of a new adventure. A chance to experience other cultures and viewpoints, make new friends and share unforgettable experiences.

Career prospects

You can use your BSc in Mathematics with a Year Abroad as a pathway to the workforce where you may meet our alumni working in traditional pursuits such as teaching, actuarial work, and accountancy through to IT, pharmaceutical research, engineering and more. Or, you might choose to widen your career options to include a range of related fields by completing postgraduate studies in mathematics, the sciences, computing or engineering.

• Maths Careers Support

In the spring semester of your first year, there are a range of masterclasses available to you to help support your future career prospects. The classes cover work experience, CV and covering letters, application forms, interview techniques, and an introduction to LinkedIn.

We have a regularly-updated student jobs board featuring a range of volunteering, internship, placement, and graduate opportunities. Plus, we organise a full programme of student and employer presentations every year with employers, such as Lloyds Banking Group, HSBC, PwC, Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, Sainsburys, Network Rail, GSK, Office of National Statistics, Welsh Government, the MOD, Welsh Water, and the Met Office.

The School of Mathematics also has a Careers Management Skills Programme, presentations by students returning from industry and a range of sponsored prizes awarded for academic achievement.

Graduate careers

• Finance Manager
• Lecturer
• Risk Analyst
• Statistician

Placements

The option of spending year three studying abroad extends the BSc degree to four years.  We have agreements with a number of institutions across Europe, the United States, Canada and Australia. In some cases funding is available for travel and living costs.

If you decide not to do a placement abroad, you will have two options.  You can change to a three year BSc Mathematics programme, or a degree programme that includes a year of Professional Placement.  A year of Professional Placement will keep the duration of your BSc degree at four years.  This option may be dependent on your academic performance.

Accreditation

• Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA)