Applied Mathematics MA (Hons)
University of Aberdeen
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Applied Mathematics at Aberdeen gives you all the benefits of a top-quality mathematical education in a thriving centre of mathematical teaching and research, with focus on how we apply mathematics to better understand our world today.Mathematics is not just about crunching numbers – it’s about logical thinking, solving problems, decision making and understanding why things work – the main skills that recruiters look for in potential employees. Mathematicians are in high demand across a range ...Read more

Applied Mathematics at Aberdeen gives you all the benefits of a top-quality mathematical education in a thriving centre of mathematical teaching and research, with focus on how we apply mathematics to better understand our world today.Mathematics is not just about crunching numbers – it’s about logical thinking, solving problems, decision making and understanding why things work – the main skills that recruiters look for in potential employees. Mathematicians are in high demand across a range of sectors, including IT, finance, engineering and teaching.Pure maths is about solving problems and developing theories within mathematics but applied maths is more about using mathematical theory to solve problems in other areas, including science, engineering, and physics. A lot of the theory that gets developed by pure mathematicians later becomes useful for applied mathematicians (and engineers, physicists etc.).This Applied Mathematics BSc programme covers the core courses as studied in the pure Mathematics BSc degree. Additional core courses offered specifically in the Applied Maths degree include, Engineering Mathematics and Advanced Calculus. There are also a range of optional courses that can be chosen from both maths and physics areas.


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Both the BSc and MA Mathematics and BSc and MA Applied Mathematics degrees consist of the same core mathematics courses. The difference between the MA and BSc programmes is the choice of optional courses alongside your core mathematics courses, i.e. BSc will be science related courses and MA will be arts/humanities related courses. You can focus your attention entirely on Mathematics or you can spread your interests to combine it with other subjects.

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29th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
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41st
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100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
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A level:

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Scottish Higher:

BBBB Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H2,H2,H2,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

For First Year Entry a minimum of 3 A Levels at BBC, to include A Level Maths.For Second Year Entry a minimum of an A in the subject selected for Single Honours plus BB, or AB in the subjects selected for Joint Honours plus a further B.In addition A Level Maths is required, as well as GCSE in English or English Language.

Applicants who have achieved BBBB (or better), are encouraged to apply and will be considered. One of your Highers at B must be in Mathematics. Good performance in additional Highers/ Advanced Highers may be required.Also required: English at Standard Grade 1, 2 or 3 or National 5 at Grades A, B or C.

For entry into First Year, a minimum of 32 points required, including at least 5,5,5 at HL, which must include Mathematics.For entry into Second Year, a minimum of 36 points, including 6, 6, 6 at Higher level, including Mathematics.English at a minimum of Standard level required.

A minimum of 5H with 3 at H2 AND 2 at H3 OR AAABB, obtained in a single sitting (B must be at B2 or above).Maths at Higher Level and English at O also required.

A minimum of 5H at AAABB obtained in a single sitting, including Mathematics and Physics. The grading within band B must be at B2 or above.English or English Language at a minimum of Ordinary Level is also required.

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£9,250 per year

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£1,820 per year

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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£20,800 per year

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£20,800 per year

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£20800 Per year

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University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen , Aberdeen

The University of Aberdeen achieves strong outcomes for its graduates, with more than 95% of undergraduate students finding work...

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