Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Mathematics (with Placement Year) University of Surrey, UK

Why choose this course

• Mathematics forms the basis of many aspects of modern life and has applications across the sciences, technology, finance and management.
• You’ll develop transferable skills such as creative problem-solving and logical reasoning, which are in great demand in a wide range of career sectors.
• As a mathematics degree undergraduate at Surrey, you’ll be part of a vibrant, positive and friendly community. You’ll benefit from a personal tutor, small group teaching, and a lively, research-active learning environment.
• You can also take part in our award-winning Professional Training placements scheme, which prepare students for roles in various sectors. And you can get involved in research through a summer internship within our School of Mathematics and Physics.

What you will study

Our BSc and MMath Mathematics degree courses help you build on your existing knowledge and gain a strong foundation across the fundamentals of mathematics.

You can choose to study for a BSc or opt for our MMath. The latter is a direct route to a masters qualification, known as an integrated masters, and enables you to delve deeper into advanced mathematics. It also provides a good foundation for further study at postgraduate level.

In your first year, you will develop your fundamental mathematical knowledge and problem-solving skills by studying a range of mathematics. You will also learn mathematical programming using Python and have training in professional skills, such as effective teamwork and technical report writing.

In your second year you’ll get to choose some of your modules, and in your third year, what you study is entirely your choice. Available modules in third year include Riemannian geometry, mathematical theory of data science, quantum mechanics, and mathematical ecology and epidemiology.

Mathematics placements

Mathematicians are in demand in many areas of business and industry, and this breadth is reflected in the award-winning Professional Training placements that students take as part of their course. Students usually go on placement between Years 2 and 3, but MMath students can go on placement between Years 3 and 4.

You might choose to gain experience in financial services, including banking, insurance, computer programming or logistics. You might even be involved in an internet start-up.

Over the years, we’ve placed students with many big-name companies and laboratories. These include:

• AstraZeneca
• CERN
• Commerzbank
• Lloyds Banking Group
• McLaren
• Thames Water Utilities.