Aberystwyth University

BSc Mathematics (with integrated year in industry)

Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, United Kingdom

Course overview

As a student in Aberystwyth you will be taught the essential disciplines of algebra, calculus and mathematical analysis. As your interests develop, you may then select further classes from a broad range of topics in mathematics and statistics. We will help you to apply for and prepare for your year in industry.

We aim to create a friendly, open and welcoming environment in which students are able to reach their full mathematical potential.

Why study

Mathematics at Aberystwyth University? Uncover a discipline that combines the identification and analysis of shapes and patterns with data collation and calculation; Mathematics has been taught at Aberystwyth since 1872. The department continues to build on over 140 years of teaching excellence, employing lecturers who are committed teachers and internationally-recognised researchers; Degree in Mathematics will open up a wide range of career paths to you; The Department offers several modules taught through the medium of Welsh.

All lecturers in the Department of Mathematics are qualified to PhD level and are research active. The majority have a postgraduate teaching qualification and new staff are required to complete the PGCTHE. The department also employs a number of part time tutors, with extensive teaching experience, and some student demonstrators, who are selected from our undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Key highlights

  • Integrated year in industry with support to apply and prepare
  • Core grounding in algebra, calculus and mathematical analysis
  • Optional modules across a broad range of mathematics and statistics
  • Several modules available through the medium of Welsh
  • Taught by PhD-qualified, research-active lecturers
  • Mathematics taught at the department since 1872

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 120-128 — UCAS Tariff 128 - 120 A Levels ABB-BBB to include B in Mathematics GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4): English or Welsh and Mathematics BTEC National Diploma: DDM-DMM with B in A level Mathematics International Baccal…
  • A-level: ABB-BBB — to include to include B in Mathematics
  • GCSE: C/4 — to include English, Mathematics
  • BTEC: DDM-DMM — to include with B; BTEC National Diploma
  • International Baccalaureate: 28-30 — to include with 5 points in Mathematics

Scholarships

  • Aberystwyth Regional Scholarships

    Students will be eligible for a £2,000 reduction in tuition fees for each year of their studies at Aberystwyth University.

    Up to £2,000

  • Caru Aber International Award

    Caru Aber International Award gives a £1,000 tuition fee discount (for every year of study) to any international fee-paying students who spent a period of time studying with us as an associate student.

    Up to £1,000

  • International Accommodation Award

    This award means that for students who choose to live in our on-campus Cwrt Mawr housing, there is no cost for the first year of study.

  • International Family Award

    International Family Award – giving you a £1,000 reduction in tuition fees for every year of your studies.

    Up to £1,000

  • Margaret Evelyn “Lynne” Williams Bursary

    The Bursary is worth £500 during the first year of study and a maximum of two awards will be available each year.

    Up to £500

  • Mathematics Department Award

    Up to £500 a year.

  • Music Scholarships

    £650 a year Music Scholarships are open to UK and international applicants.

    Up to £650

  • Waldo Williams Scholarship

    Successful applicants could receive up to £500 in their first year.

  • Welsh Medium Study Bursary

    Up to £400 a year - for following part or all of your course through the medium of Welsh.

Careers this course leads to

  • Data analyst
  • Actuarial analyst
  • Statistician
  • Financial analyst
  • Operational research analyst
  • Secondary school mathematics teacher

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £21,875 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Aberystwyth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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