Mathematics Graduate Certificate

Our Graduate Certificate in Mathematics is designed to be as flexible as possible; you will have a choice of modules taken from our BSc Mathematics. You will meet with the course director before the start of the academic year and decide on a suitable course of study, based on your interests and experience.<br/><br/>This is an undergraduate-level qualification that will prepare you for postgraduate study. Graduate Certificates typically take one to two years to complete and are made up of two, three or four modules at final-year undergraduate degree level (worth 60, 90 or 120 credits).<br/><br/>This course is also available by distance learning with a January start.<br/><br/>**Highlights**<br/><br/><br/>- Designed for students with mathematical ability and a first degree in a quantitative subject.<br/><br/><br/>- An ideal way to refresh and extend existing knowledge, as preparation for further graduate study, such as our MSc Mathematics, or as a stand-alone course.<br/><br/><br/>- Allows you to learn more about the areas of mathematics that most interest you.<br/><br/><br/>- Copies of the recommended texts for each module will be available in the Birkbeck Library. The library also provides facilities for private study. There are several computer workstation rooms.<br/><br/><br/>**Careers and employability**<br/><br/>Graduates can pursue career paths in the financial sector, actuarial profession, IT and computing, teaching and academia. Possible professions include:<br/><br/><br/>- actuary<br/><br/><br/>- statistician<br/><br/><br/>- chartered accountant<br/><br/><br/>- corporate investment banker<br/><br/><br/>- investment analyst<br/><br/><br/>- quantity surveyor.<br/><br/><br/>We offer a comprehensive careers service - Careers and Enterprise - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education and future ambitions.