📖Program Curriculum
In Semesters 1-3 you’ll take Mathematics plus two other subjects. Material covered at secondary level is reviewed and applied before being developed further ensuring a smooth transition from a school teaching approach to a university one.
You’ll take core modules in: Calculus of One and Several Variables; Vectors Matrices Complex Numbers and their Application in Geometry and Systems Theory; Probability; and Analysis. You can also opt to take an additional mathematics modules in Statistics and Discrete Mathematics.
In Semesters 4-8 the Applied Mathematics Honours course covers a broad range of skills. Advanced modules cover the following key areas: mathematical techniques for solving a wide range of problems; the theory underlying these mathematical techniques; and model-building for example converting real-world problems into mathematical form. This will include projects that allow further development of skills in areas of applied mathematics.
Employers increasingly look for research experience and extracurricular activities in addition to a good degree. We’ve been entering teams of students in The Mathematical Contest In Modeling with great success since 2011. This offers students the chance to develop skills that employers are looking for.
Our Mathematics and Statistics Group provides a stimulating and supportive learning environment for you to develop your mathematical techniques.
Modules
The module information below provides an example of the types of course module you may study. The details listed are for the current academic year (September 2022). Modules and start dates are regularly reviewed and may be subject to change in future years.
Year 1 Semester 1
Compulsory module
Module Credits
Mathematics I (MATU9N1) 20 credits
prior to 2021 2 MATU9M1 was taken instead
Option module
Select 40 credits from list
Module Credits
Accounting and Finance for Managers (ACCU7M1) 20 credits
Our Blue Planet (AQUU1OP) 20 credits
Introduction to Cell Biology (BIOU1CE) 20 credits
Ecology: An Introduction (BIOU1IE) 20 credits
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MATU9S1 recommended
Year 1 Semester 2
Compulsory module
Module Credits
Mathematics II (MATU9N2) 20 credits
prior to 2021 2 MATU9M2 was taken instead
Option module
Select 40 credits from list
Module Credits
Introduction to Management Accounting (ACCU9A2) 20 credits
Our Thirsty Planet: Man and the Aquatic Environment (AQUU2TP) 20 credits
Introduction to Physiology (BIOU2PH) 20 credits
Programming and User Interface Design (CSCU9P2) 20 credits
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MATU9D2 is recommended
Year 2 Semester 1
Compulsory module
Module Credits
Analysis I (MATU9M3) 20 credits
Option module
Select 40 credits from list
Module Credits
Accounting and Finance for Managers (ACCU7M1) 20 credits
Our Blue Planet (AQUU1OP) 20 credits
Introduction to Aquatic Environments (AQUU3AE) 20 credits
Introduction to Cell Biology (BIOU1CE) 20 credits
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MATU9S1 is recommended if not taken in Semester 1 and CSCU9M3 is highly recommended
Year 2 Semester 2
Compulsory module
Module Credits
Linear Algebra (MATU9M4) 20 credits
Compulsory module
Select 20 credits from MATU9JC MATU9JD list
Module Credits
Optimisation in Theory and Practice (MATU9JC) 20 credits
Option module
Select 20 credits from list
Module Credits
Introduction to Management Accounting (ACCU9A2) 20 credits
External Reporting (ACCU9A4) 20 credits
Our Thirsty Planet: Man and the Aquatic Environment (AQUU2TP) 20 credits
Science of Diving (AQUU4DS) 20 credits
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Year 3 Semester 1
Option module
Select 60 credits from Level 10 modules in Mathematics list
Module Credits
Algebra and Codes (MATU9KB) 20 credits
Modelling with Differential Equations (MATU9LB) 20 credits
Statistical Inference (MATU9MB) 20 credits
Year 3 Semester 2
Option module
Select 60 credits from Level 10 modules in Mathematics list
Module Credits
Optimisation in Theory and Practice (MATU9JC) 20 credits
Special Topics II (MATU9KC) 20 credits
Time Series and Stochastic Processes (MATU9MD) 20 credits
Year 4 Semester 1
Dissertation
Module Credits
Research Portfolio (MATU9RP) 60 credits
Continued in semester 8.
Option module
Select 40 credits from Level 10 modules in Mathematics (exc MATU9JC JD) list
Module Credits
Algebra and Codes (MATU9KB) 20 credits
Modelling with Differential Equations (MATU9LB) 20 credits
Statistical Inference (MATU9MB) 20 credits
Year 4 Semester 2
Option module
Select 20 credits from Level 10 modules in Mathematics (exc MATU9JC JD) list
Module Credits
Special Topics II (MATU9KC) 20 credits
Time Series and Stochastic Processes (MATU9MD) 20 credits