Course summary
Our Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma in Mathematics allow you to extend and refresh your skills and knowledge in mathematics. They are ideal if you are looking to progress to further postgraduate study, have particular interests in this area, or simply wish to complement your previous mathematical education. Why choose this course?
- You can follow your passion and learn about the areas of mathematics that appeal to you most on either the diploma or certificate by choosing modules that suit your experience or career aspirations.
- Modules on this course are designed by research-active mathematicians with expertise in various areas including algebra and combinatorics.
- In the 2023 National Student Survey, Birkbeck was ranked the top university in the UK for Mathematical Sciences in four of the eight categories, including 'Teaching on my Course', 'Assessment and Feedback' and 'Academic Support'.
- Our world-class research activity informs our teaching, and we provide a stimulating teaching and research environment for both part-time and full-time students.
- Copies of the recommended texts for each module will be available in the Birkbeck Library. The library also provides excellent facilities for private study, several computer workstation rooms plus a range of electronic resources, including electronic textbooks and journal access.
- problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess problems logically and approach them analytically
- highly developed quantitative skills
- an ability to transfer knowledge and expertise from one context to another
- comprehension of conceptual and abstract material.
- actuary
- statistician
- chartered accountant
- corporate investment banker
- investment analyst
- quantity surveyor
- teacher.
Modules
For information about course structure and the modules you will be studying, please visit Birkbeck’s online prospectus.
Assessment method
Each module will have an examination at the end of the year. There will also be regular assessed coursework, which normally consists of two to four take-home exercise sets. There will be two daytime examinations during the summer term.
How to apply
International applicants
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests. If you don't meet the minimum IELTS requirement, we offer pre-sessional English courses and foundation programmes to help you improve your English language skills and get your place at Birkbeck.
Entry requirements
A second-class honours degree (2:2 or above) in a quantitative discipline, such as science or economics, or a joint degree containing some mathematics. Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £3900 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £3900 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £3900 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £3900 | Year 1 |
| International | £6780 | 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
Students are charged a tuition fee in each year of their course. Tuition fees for students continuing on their course in following years may be subject to annual inflationary increases.
Provider information
Birkbeck, University of London
Malet Street
Bloomsbury
London
WC1E 7HX
Course contact details
Visit our course pageBirkbeck Student Advice Service
0203 907 0700