Pure Mathematics with a Year Abroad - BSc
Swansea University
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Mathematics underpins all contemporary science, business and technology, creatively applying the ideas of pure mathematics.Our three-year BSc degree in Pure Mathematics covers the fundamental mathematical concepts of real and complex analysis, geometry, and linear, abstract and categorical algebra. It allows you to focus your studies on pure aspects of the subject.Your learning will be shaped by inspirational and internationally-renowned academics including Prof Tomasz Brzezinski, Professor of ...Read more

Mathematics underpins all contemporary science, business and technology, creatively applying the ideas of pure mathematics.Our three-year BSc degree in Pure Mathematics covers the fundamental mathematical concepts of real and complex analysis, geometry, and linear, abstract and categorical algebra. It allows you to focus your studies on pure aspects of the subject.Your learning will be shaped by inspirational and internationally-renowned academics including Prof Tomasz Brzezinski, Professor of Mathematics and expert in algebra and non-commutative geometry, and Prof Elaine Crooks, Professor of Mathematics, expert in analysis and partial differential equations.Our staff are experts in their areas of mathematics with the majority being recognized by the Higher Education Academy with a Fellowship or Senior Fellowship.You will master the ideas and logic of mathematics and their applications and acquire a highly desirable set of transferable skills that will set you apart in the employment marketplace.You will receive high-quality personalised support through small-group tutorials.Mathematics graduates typically earn salaries 50% higher than the average graduate. Mathematicians are highly sought after in lucrative industries such as the actuarial profession, the financial sector, technology and systems administration Our graduates have recently gained employment at organisations including AXA, British Airways, Deutsche Bank, Shell Research, Health Authorities and Local Government.

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07 Dec 22

Most people are really friendly and so makes it easy to meet people, there’s always different events going on on both campuses so you never get bored...Read more

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32 Grades / Points required

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£20,250 per year

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Swansea University
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