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**Develop core skills and knowledge, and tailor your learning to the areas of maths you’re most passionate about, with our flexible BSc Mathematics with Placement Year degree.**
If youd like to learn alongside enthusiastic, like-minded mathematicians, play to your strengths with a wide range of modules, and align your studies with your career aspirations, this could be the ideal course for you. This four-year degree includes an integrated, year-long work placement.
**Choose BSc Mathematics with Placement Year at the University of Reading**
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**Develop core skills and knowledge, and tailor your learning to the areas of maths you’re most passionate about, with our flexible BSc Mathematics with Placement Year degree.**<br/><br/>If youd like to learn alongside enthusiastic, like-minded mathematicians, play to your strengths with a wide range of modules, and align your studies with your career aspirations, this could be the ideal course for you. This four-year degree includes an integrated, year-long work placement.<br/><br/>**Choose BSc Mathematics with Placement Year at the University of Reading**<br/>- The University of Reading is in the top 100 in the world for Physical Sciences (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023, by Subject).<br/><br/><br/>- 98% of our research is world leading or internationally excellent and 100% of our research impact has been classed outstanding or very considerable (REF 2021, combining 4* and 3* submissions – Mathematical Sciences).<br/><br/><br/>- Your degree will meet the educational requirements of the Chartered Mathematician designation, awarded by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (when followed by subsequent training and experience in employment to obtain equivalent competences to those specified by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for taught masters degrees).<br/><br/><br/>Your first two years will cover the main aspects of mathematics and develop your knowledge in areas such as:<br/><br/><br/>- algebra<br/><br/><br/>- analysis<br/><br/><br/>- calculus<br/><br/><br/>- differential equations.<br/><br/><br/>The second year features a skills module, designed to improve your transferable skills and enhance your employability. Youll explore topics such as mathematical computing, communication and teamwork.<br/><br/>Youll also have the option to select modules from outside our Department. For example, you could opt for the Science of Climate Change module led by the Department of Meteorology, or learn a language through the Institution-Wide Language Programme (IWLP).<br/><br/>In the final year of your degree, youll focus your knowledge by exploring areas of interest in greater depth. The majority of modules in this year are optional, and include subjects from pure and applied mathematics or statistics, including:<br/><br/><br/>- number theory<br/><br/><br/>- cryptography<br/><br/><br/>- mathematical biology<br/><br/><br/>- numerical analysis<br/><br/><br/>- multivariate data analysis.<br/><br/><br/>You will also undertake a project on a mathematical or statistical topic, culminating in a report and presentation.<br/><br/>Throughout your degree, well extend your skills, knowledge and resilience and play to your strengths, tailoring your degree to suit developing career aspirations.<br/><br/>**Placement Year**<br/>This degree includes an integrated, year-long work placement between your second and final year.<br/><br/>We offer a variety of placements – in areas such as finance, statistics or modelling – to provide you with valuable experience and insight into industry.<br/><br/>Our dedicated placements officer can offer advice and support to find your ideal placement, as well as developing your CV and interview skills.<br/><br/>**Hear more about our students placement experiences**<br/>- Alice Winduss took full advantage of the opportunities available during her degree, including a work placement, using her skills to land a role working at the University of Reading.<br/><br/><br/>- Sally Cockayne completed a placement as a student statistician at GSK, allowing her to gain valuable experience and helping her decide on a future career.<br/><br/><br/>- Gwen Perry had a positive experience during her placement with Thames Water, supporting her aspirations in statistics.<br/>
Reading is green spaces and a bustling town centre. It's passionate staff and a friendly student community. It's a student experience unlike any other, and it's available through Clearing this summer.
As a top 30 UK University (The Times’ Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024), Reading is an award-winning provider of educational excellence. You'll get quality teaching from expert academics, exciting modules to choose from, and a number of fantastic opportunities. Several courses, such as Food Business & Marketing, offer a built-in placement year to give you industry-rele...
Reading is green spaces and a bustling town centre. It's passionate staff and a friendly student community. It's a student experience unlike any other, and it's available through Clearing this summer.<br/><br/>As a top 30 UK University (The Times’ Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024), Reading is an award-winning provider of educational excellence. You'll get quality teaching from expert academics, exciting modules to choose from, and a number of fantastic opportunities. Several courses, such as Food Business & Marketing, offer a built-in placement year to give you industry-relevant experience. Other programmes give you the chance to travel the world with optional study abroad; archeologists can attend digs in Seoul, Geographers can discover new environments in Dallas, and Lawyers can study in Melbourne. <br/><br/>Located just a 25-minute train from London, Reading is as convenient as it is charming. It's home to an array of restaurants, stunning parks and a buzzing nightlife. <br/><br/>Apply now, with Clearing.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
10/2024
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
G101
Institution Code
R12
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,B,B,B,B including Mathematics at grade A. If you place us as your Firm choice we will accept you with one grade lower than this, including accepting a B in Maths (e.g. BBBBB with Maths at B). Access to HE DiplomaD:18,M:27 including at least 12 level 3 credits in Mathematics. If you place us as your Firm choice we will accept you with 15 level 3 credits at Distinction and 30 level 3 credits at Merit, including at least 12 level 3 credits in Maths. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme30 including Mathematics at grade 6 at Higher Level. If you place us as your Firm choice we will accept you with 28 points overall, including accepting Maths at grade 5 at Higher Level. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Not Accepted GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE Maths C (or 4), English Language or English Literature C (or 4). Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalD3,M2,M3 including Mathematics at Grade D3. If you place us as your Firm choice we will accept you with one grade lower than this, including accepting a grade M2 in Maths. (e.g. M2, M2, M3 with Maths at M2). Extended ProjectB In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification provides to students for University study, we now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer. Eligible applicants would receive two offers, our usual offer plus an alternative offer of a B in the EPQ and one grade lower in their A level subjects. A levelA,B,C including Mathematics at grade A. If you place us as your Firm choice we will accept you with one grade lower than this, including accepting a B in Maths at A level. (e.g. BBC with Maths at B or ABD with Maths at either A or B). |
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