Mathematics

Description

Our four-year Mathematics MMath Honours degree includes an integrated year of Master's level study.

All our degrees provide a thorough grounding in the ideas and techniques of modern mathematics and statistics.

We focus on three core areas - pure mathematics, applied mathematics, and statistics - and you have the flexibility to tailor the combination of these to suit your interests.

On this degree, you will select mostly mathematics modules in the later Stages. These include:

• introduction to vector calculus
• methods for solving differential equations
• enumeration and combinatorics

In Stage 4, you explore more advanced topics in detail, drawing on the research expertise of our staff. You also experience the excitement of discovery for yourself, with a substantial research project on a topic that interests you.

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) 240 ECTS
Duration full-time 48 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.

Our Mathematics and Statistics degrees all share a common set of modules in Stages 1 and 2, and a choice of optional modules in later Stages.

Your degree title will depend on the balance of mathematics and statistics modules studied after Stage 1. To qualify for the degree Mathematics MMath Honours, you will study at least 180 credits of mathematics modules, including the Stage 4 project, during Stages 2, 3 and 4.

Stage 1

Compulsory modules

• MAS1041 Mathematical Methods A
• MAS1042 Mathematical Methods B
• MAS1043 Optimisation and Linear Methods *
• MAS1141 Analytic Geometry and the Foundations of Differential Equations
• MAS1142 Modelling with Differential Equations
• MAS1143 Problem-solving Techniques *
• MAS1241 Number Systems
• MAS1242 The Foundations of Analysis
• MAS1243 Application of Mathematical Methods to Finance *
• MAS1341 Introduction to Probability
• MAS1342 Introduction to Statistics
• MAS1343 Computational Probability and Statistics with R *

For modules marked *, alternative modules may be selected, subject to the approval of the Degree Programme Director. This gives you flexibility to spend some of your time studying another ‘minor’ subject, for example, accounting, music, a foreign language or another science, should you wish to.

Stage 2

Compulsory modules

Mathematics modules

• MAS2103 Complex Variable *
• MAS2104 Introduction to Vector Calculus
• MAS2105 Methods for Solving Differential Equations
• MAS2106 Chaos: Theoretical and Numerical Methods*
• MAS2213 Algebra *
• MAS2216 Enumeration and Combinatorics *
• MAS2223 Linear Algebra
• MAS2224 The Foundations of Calculus

Statistics modules

• MAS2302 Introduction to Statistical Inference *
• MAS2304 Foundations of Probability
• MAS2316 Introduction to Regression and Modelling
• MAS2317 Introduction to Bayesian Statistics *

For modules marked *, alternative modules may be selected to a total value of 20 credits, subject to the approval of the Degree Programme Director.

Intercalating Year

On completion of Stage 2 and before entering Stage 3, candidates may as part of their studies for the degree spend a year in a placement with an approved organisation. Permission to undertake a placement is subject to the approval of the Degree Programme Director.

All intercalating students shall take the following compulsory module:

• ICM0046 Intercalating Module for Mathematics and Statistics Students

Stage 3

Compulsory module

• MAS3091 Group Project

Optional modules

You take 110 credits of the following optional modules:

Mathematics modules

• MAS3111 Partial Differential Equations with Applications
• MAS3112 Introductory Fluids and the Theory Flight
• MAS3115 Quantum Mechanics
• MAS3118 Instabilities and Turbulence
• MAS3119 Differential Equations, Transform Methods and Fields
• MAS3120 Electromagnetism
• MAS3121 Variational Methods
• MAS3202 Foundations of Group Theory
• MAS3207 Linear Analysis
• MAS3209 Topology
• MAS3210 Geometries and Designs
• MAS3214 Number Theory and Cryptography
• MAS3215 Stochastic Calculus and Applications
• MAS3217 Coding Theory
• MAS3219 Groups, Graphs and Symmetry

Statistics modules

• MAS3320 Statistical Modelling
• MAS3321 Bayesian Inference
• MAS3322 Applied Probability
• MAS3323 Time Series and Forecasting
• MAS3324 Stochastic Financial Modelling
• MAS3325 Multivariate Data Analysis
• MAS3326 Discrete Stochastic Modelling
• MAS3327 Markov Processes
• MAS3328 Survival Analysis
• MAS3329 Randomized Clinical Trials

Subject to the approval of the Degree Programme Director, alternative optional modules to those marked* above may be selected, to a total value of not more than 20 credits. In particular, modules may be selected from the following:

• MAS3001 Mathematical Education
• NCL3007 Career Development for Final Year Students
• NCL3008 Advanced Career Development
• SUG3500 Creativity and Market Research in Science and Engineering

Stage 4

Compulsory module

• MAS8091 MMath Project

Optional modules

You choose at least two modules from the following two lists:

Mathematics modules

• MAS8113 Differential Geometry and Relativity
• MAS8114 Topics in Modern Applied Mathematics
• MAS8202 Algebraic Topology
• MAS8220 Topology and Functional

Statistics modules

• MAS8303 Modern Bayesian Inference
• MAS8304 Topics in Statistics

You then choose your remaining credits from the following two lists:

Mathematics modules

• MAS8115 Quantum Mechanics
• MAS8119 Differential Equations, Transform Methods and Fields
• MAS8120 Electromagnetism
• MAS8121 Variational Methods
• MAS8122 Introduction to Numerical and Computational Modelling
• MAS8210 Geomatries and Designs
• MAS8214 Number Theory and Cryptography
• MAS8217 Coding Theory
• MAS8219 Group Graphs and Symmetry

Statistics modules

• MAS8322 Applied Probability
• MAS8324 Stochastic Financial Modelling
• MAS8325 Multivariate Data Analysis
• MAS8326 Discrete Stochastic Modelling
• MAS8328 Markov Processes
• MAS8328 Survival Analysis
• MAS8329 Randomised Clinical Trials
• NCL8007 Career Development for Masters level students

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

AAA-AAB including grade A in Mathematics and excluding General Studies.

- International Baccalaureate

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

- Scottish Qualifications

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

- Irish Leaving Certificate

A1A1A1AB-A1A1A1B1B at Higher Level, to include grade A in Mathematics.

- Access Qualifications

At least 45 level 3 credits at Distinction including Mathematical Studies. 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,D3-D3,D3,M2 in Principal Subjects including grade D3 in Mathematics.

- PARTNERS - A Levels

AAB-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.

This degree is part of our Joint Honours in Science scheme and allows you to study the complementary subjects of economics and mathematics.

- 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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