Course summary
This is a Connected Degree Portsmouth is the only University in the UK with the flexibility to choose when to do an optional paid placement or self-employed year. Either take a placement in your third year, or finish your studies first and complete a placement in your fourth year. You can decide if and when to take a placement after you've started your course. Overview Mathematics and statistics underpin processes that keep society functioning. Clinical trials analysing life-threatening illnesses, supermarkets managing their product buying and distribution, and insurance companies assessing their exposure to risks all use sophisticated statistical models. You'll build the analytical abilities you need to make sense of the vast amount of data available to organisations so they can make faster, smarter decisions. You'll discover how to apply mathematical models to the study of biology and infectious diseases, and model operational research solutions to areas such as planning, scheduling, forecasting and supply chain management. At the end of the course, you'll have taken the first steps towards becoming a Chartered Mathematician, and be set for a career in industries such as government research, finance, healthcare and marketing. Course highlights
- Develop your knowledge of fundamental topics such as mathematical models, statistical theory and methods, operational research and quantitative supply chain management
- Choose specialist modules that match your interests and career ambitions, such as mathematics for finance, astrophysics, cosmology, financial derivative pricing and decision modelling
- Learn to use industry-standard mathematical, statistical and operational research software
- Apply your skills on optional work placements in the community, such as assisting math teachers in local schools
- Learn from renowned researchers such as Dr Jamie Foster, who's calculated the formula to the perfect cup of coffee by modelling the brewing process – an efficient solution that could reduce waste and make the process more sustainable
- mathematical modelling
- marketing
- manufacturing
- government research
- retail management
- the police and armed services
- Leeds Institute of Clinical Trials Research
- Eddie Stobart Logistics
- Lloyds Banking
- Babcock International Group
- Tata Consultancy Services
- data scientist
- trainee accountant
- business analyst
- teacher
- medical statistician
- logistics intern
- data analyst
- business intern
- Office for National Statistics
- Rolls Royce
- BMW
Modules
Year 1 Core modules in this year include:
- Calculus I (20 credits)
- Computational Mathematics (20 credits)
- Linear Algebra (20 credits)
- Mathematical Foundations (20 credits)
- Mathematical Models (20 credits)
- Statistical Theory and Methods I (20 credits)
- Applications of Mathematics and Graduate Skills (20 credits)
- Calculus II (20 credits)
- Statistical Theory & Methods II (20 credits)
- Algebraic Structures & Discrete Mathematics (20 credits)
- Exchange Study Abroad - School of Mathematics and Physics (40 credits)
- Mathematical Methods for Machine Learning (20 credits)
- Mathematics for Finance (20 credits)
- Mechanics and Dynamics (20 credits)
- Operational Research (20 credits)
- Real and Complex Analysis (20 credits)
- Universe: Planetary Systems, Stars and Galaxies (20 credits)
- Statistical Learning – 20 credits
- Statistics Methods in Health Research and Social Science – 20 credits
- Advanced Decision Modelling (20 credits)
- Financial Derivative Pricing (20 credits)
- Introduction to General Relativity and Cosmology (20 credits)
- Modern Astrophysics 1 (20 credits)
- Nonlinear Dynamics (20 credits)
- Partial Differential Equations and Their Applications (20 credits)
- Project (20 credits)
- Quantitative Supply Chain Management (20 credits)
- Stochastic Processes (20 credits)
- Undergraduate Ambassador (20 credits)
Assessment method
You’ll be assessed through:
- examinations
- written coursework
- multiple-choice tests
- presentations
- mini projects
- a major piece of supervised independent work
- Year 1 students: 65% by written exams and 35% by coursework
- Year 2 students: 55% by written exams and 45% by coursework
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Mathematics and its Applications, Institute of
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- GG13
- Institution code:
- P80
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
We welcome applications for advanced entry. If you’d like to apply for advanced entry, you need to select the required year when you complete your UCAS application.
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 - 120 points
A level - BBB - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 29 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4 - H3, H3, H3, H3, H3
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - Not accepted
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6 | English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5. |
PTE Academic | 54 | An overall score of 54 with a minimum of 51 in each skill. |
TOEFL (iBT) | 79 | 79 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing. |
Cambridge English Advanced | Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162. | |
Cambridge English Proficiency | Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162. | |
Trinity ISE | Pass | Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components |
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
EU | £9535 | Year 1 |
England | £9535 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
International | £17900 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Portsmouth
University House
Winston Churchill Avenue
Portsmouth
PO1 2UP