The Mathematics Programmes

MOTIVATION

Our programmes provide a balanced blend of basic mathematical techniques, a rigorous examination of their validity, the development of underlying structures common to a number of concepts, and the application of mathematics to solving complex problems that arise in the real world. We reflect the awareness of the excitingly complex patterns and systems that can arise from simple mathematical ideas. Such systems may provide the key to understanding biological, economic or physical problems.

MATHEMATICS AT ASTON

You are able to choose from Single, Major, Combined and Minor Honours programmes in mathematics. Depending on your programme, you will spend from 1/3 (for a Minor) to all (for a Single) of your time studying mathematics. In the first year, your studies incorporate an expansion of A level mathematical techniques. The final year allows you to choose specialist options to change the emphasis of your degree programme. Modules can be more industry oriented, focusing on the applications of mathematics associated with finance, information science and data modelling or concentrate on the more traditional mathematics subject areas.

• differential equations, which are vital to the modelling of many real problems
• the problem of obtaining approximate solutions to those questions which cannot be resolved by analytical mathematical methods
• the underlying concepts in analysis and algebra
• the benefit of research into chaos
• the development of mathematical techniques as we know them today

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

You have the option of incorporating a Sandwich Year into your degree, enabling you to set your studies into context, gain relevant paid commercial or industrial experience and get a head start in your career. We will help you find a suitable placement.

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION AND EXEMPTIONS

Our programmes (apart from Minor Mathematics) currently receive professional recognition by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications. Furthermore, Combined Honours Mathematics and Business Administration offers a further set of Business and Accounting related accreditation.

LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS

The majority of Mathematics teaching is through lectures, small-group tutorials and practical classes.

CAREER PROSPECTS

Aston Mathematics graduates have had considerable success in finding relevant lucrative employment in areas such as Business Management, Accountancy, Actuary, Teaching and IT. For example, our 2000-2006 graduates are now working in graduate accounting, statistical, management, IT or consulting roles with companies and organisations such as IBM, Deloitte and Touche, British Airways, Grant Thornton, British Energy, KPMG, Transco, Xerox, NHS, Mori (Market Research), Baker Tilly and BDO Stoy Hayward.

Further details is available at the career website

THE PROGRAMMES

1. Single Honours Mathematics
2. Single Honours Mathematics with Computing
3. Major Mathematics
4. Combined Honours Mathematics
5. Minor Mathematics

Single Honours Undergraduate programme

3yr FT/4yr sandwich

UCAS Code:
BSc Mathematics with Computing (G190)
BSc Mathematics (G100)

Typical A Level Offers:
BBC-BBB at GCE A level/AVCE
Combination of 2 A level and 2 AS level subjects accepted
Additional AS levels are taken into account when confirming places

Specific Subject Requirements: GCE A level: Mathematics grade B
General Studies accepted? Yes
IB: 31-33 points
BTEC, IB, Access, Scottish/Irish Qualifications: See the section on Entry Requirements

Tuition Fees and Bursaries: See the section on Fees & Financial Support

Applicants receiving offers are invited to an Open Day

Contact details
James Stone
Tel: 0121 204 Email: engineering@aston.ac.uk

Further details here.

Mathematics in combination with another subject (Undergraduate programme)

MSc by Research Degree

Information Engineering run two MSc by Research degrees: Pattern Analysis and Neural Networks; Informatics Applications.

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PhD Programme

The Neural Computing Research Group offer a three-year PhD research programme; normally students are expected to complete an appropriate MSc by Research as their first year.

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