Mathematics and Psychology

Description

This Joint Honours in Science degree gives you the opportunity to combine your dual interests in mathematics and psychology.

You gain a thorough insight into both topics and make interesting connections between them.

In psychology you will explore why humans and animals think and behave as they do, with topics including:

• cognitive psychology
• abnormal psychiatry
• eating disorders

In mathematics you will develop a thorough grounding in topics and techniques such as:

• differential equations
• probability
• analytical geometry

Quality and ranking

Mathematics and Statistics at Newcastle achieved an impressive 92 per cent overall student satisfaction score in the National Student Survey 2013.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline January 15 Tuition fee

• GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
• GBP 12075 Year (Non-EEA)

Start date September 2015 Credits (ECTS) 180 ECTS
Duration full-time 36 months Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time Intensity Flexible

Course Content

Our degrees are divided into Stages. Each Stage lasts for an academic year and you need to complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each Stage.

Please be aware that programme modules do change and therefore may differ for your year of entry.

Stage 1

Compulsory modules

• ACE1050 Developing skills to make sense of global challenges - sustainable development
• MAS1041 Mathematical Methods A
• MAS1042 Mathematical Methods B
• MAS1141 Analytic Geometry and the Foundations of Differential Equations
• MAS1142 Modelling with Differential Equations
• MAS1341 Introduction to Probability
• MAS1342 Introduction to Statistics
• PSY1002 Developmental and Social Psychology
• PSY1004 Cognitive Psychology
• PSY1005 Sensation and Perception
• PSY1006 Instinct, Learning and Motivation
• PSY1008 Personality and Abnormal Psychology

Stage 2

Compulsory modules

• MAS2104 Introduction to Vector Calculus
• MAS2105 Methods of Solving Differential Equations
• MAS2241 Number Systems
• MAS2242 The Foundations of Analysis
• MAS2304 Foundations of Probability
• MAS2316 Introduction to Regression and Modelling
• PSY2001 Developmental Psychology
• PSY2002 Visual Perception
• PSY2003 Social Psychology
• PSY2004 Individual Differences
• PSY2014 Cognitive Neuroscience
• PSY2016 Abnormal Psychology and Psychiatry

Stage 3

Compulsory modules

• MAS3103 Complex Variable
• MAS3106 Chaos: Theoretical and Numerical Methods
• MAS3111 Partial Differential Equations and Applications
• MAS3322 Applied Probability
• MAS3302 Introduction to Statistical Inference
• MAS3317 Introduction to Bayesian Statistics
• PSY2016 Abnormal Psychology and Psychiatry
• PSY3013 Eating Disorders: Diagnosis, Assessment and Treatment
• PSY3022 The Psychology of Financial Decision Making
• PSY3028 Work Psychology

Optional modules

Final 20 credits to be chosen from:

• NCL3007 Career Development for final year students
• PSY3001 Evolution and Behaviour
• PSY3009 Cooperation
• PSY3020 Face Perception
• PSY3025 Forensic Psychology

Please note: This degree is not accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5 TOEFL iBT® test : 90

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

take an IELTS test. More About IELTS

Requirements

All candidates are considered on an individual basis.

If your qualifications are not listed here, please see our additional entry requirements pages to find out which other qualifications are considered.

If you dont have the right mathematics and/or science qualifications for direct entry, please see our Foundation Year information below.

- A Levels

AAB including grade A in Mathematics and excluding General Studies.

- Scottish Qualifications

AB at Advanced Higher Grade including grade A in Advanced Higher Mathematics.

- International Baccalaureate

A minimum of 35-37 points with Mathematics grade 6 or above at Higher Level.

- Irish Leaving Certificate

A1A1A1B1B at Higher Level, to include grade A in Mathematics.

- Access Qualifications

At least 30 level 3 credits at Distinction including Mathematical Studies. In addition, at least 15 level 3 credits at a minimum of Merit. A Newcastle University Mathematics and Statistics pre-entry course may also be required.

- BTEC Level 5 HND

Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.

- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma)

Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.

- Cambridge Pre-U

D3,D3,M2 in Principal Subjects including grade D3 in Mathematics.

- PARTNERS - A Levels

BBB including Mathematics.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle Universitys supported entry route for students from identified schools and colleges. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.

- PARTNERS - BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma)

Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle Universitys supported entry route for students from identified schools and colleges. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.

- Foundation Year

If you have shown that you have the ability but do not possess the necessary qualifications for direct entry into Stage 1, you may consider taking a foundation year:

• Mathematical Sciences with Foundation Year BSc Honours (G101)

This will provide you with the knowledge you need to progress to one of our three-year Mathematics and Statistics degrees.

- English Language Requirements

For this degree you will need a minimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Visit our International Students webpages to find out more about our English language admission requirements and English language support courses offered by INTO Newcastle University.

- International Foundation Programmes

If you are an international student and you do not meet the academic and English language requirements specified above, you should consider a preparation course at INTO Newcastle University, which will help to prepare you for study on this degree course. INTO Newcastle University is based on the University campus and offers a range of courses including the International Foundation in Physical Sciences and Engineering

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

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• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

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