Course information
Typical offer AAB
UK fee £9,535
UCAS code G105
International fee £24,500
Institute code L34
Taught by Mathematical Sciences
- Course description
- Entry requirements
- Fees and funding
- Careers and employability
- Sustainable Development Goals
Course description
Course description
Mathematics is one of the most fascinating and intellectually challenging subjects you can study. The School of Mathematics and Actuarial Science at the University of Leicester is home to an enthusiastic group of mathematicians, both staff and students.
On a Mathematics Degree at the University of Leicester - whether you study for a BSc or MMath - you will come to appreciate the excitement of a subject which is integral to designing new aircraft or providing tomorrow's weather forecast, where graduates can find themselves employed in areas as diverse as high energy physics and economic forecasting.
The first and second years of your degree contain a core of modules on topics drawn from mathematical analysis and linear algebra, aimed at helping you to think rigorously and logically. At the same time there is the opportunity to explore other areas of the subject and develop your interests in areas of pure and applied maths and statistics, including abstract algebra, number theory, analysis, dynamics, differential equations, numerical analysis, mathematical biology, probability theory and linear statistical models.
In the third year and fourth year, you will have a wide choice of option modules, meaning that you can tailor your degree to exactly the structure that you want, reflecting your own interests and your plans for your future career or postgraduate study. Your MMath degree includes a final year research project which is not part of the BSc.
Leicester has a strong international reputation for innovative research in financial mathematics, actuarial sciences, numerical analysis, scientific computing, mathematical biology, dynamical systems, algebra, topology and geometry. This diversity of research expertise is reflected in the wide range of specialist modules we offer – providing you with the opportunity to specialise in areas of mathematics according to your interests and aspirations.
What's the difference?
- The BSc is the regular, three-year Maths degree.
- The MMath (this course) is essentially the BSc with a fourth year on the end that includes a major project. This is the course to take if you are considering continuing your studies with a PhD.
Entry requirements
Fees and funding
Careers and employability
Sustainable Development Goals
Course structure
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year Abroad or in Industry (optional)
- Year 3
- Final Year
Year 1
Year 1
Core modules
- Calculus and Analysis (double module)
- Linear Algebra (double module)
- Probability
- Introductory Statistics
Option modules
Choose one option module from:
Then choose one option module from:
- Sets, Relations and Groups
- Business Macroeconomics
- Algorithms, Data Structures and Advanced Programming
- Business and Financial Computing
This is the same as Year 1 of the BSc.
Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.
Year 2
Year Abroad or in Industry (optional)
Year 3
Final Year
Why Leicester?
Our School operates an Open Door policy, meaning you can access support when you need it.
We have a thriving, student-led Maths Society (SUMS) and Leicester Actuarial Science Society (LASS) which organises social activities and guest lectures throughout the year.
The academic staff in the department have written or edited dozens of books and publish regularly in major national and international journals. Where other people only get to read what our experts think, you will be working directly with them, learning from them in lectures and questioning them in seminars.
92% positivity score in subjects aligned to Mathematics for ‘Supportive learning staff’ in the NSS 2024 (according to Times Higher Education NSS 2023 methodology applied to the NSS 2024 data). View the NSS questions all students were asked for individual themes.
Teaching and learning
Teaching
As well as lectures, your course will involve regular group meetings, run by both staff and other students, where students’ work is discussed. You will gain experience in presenting mathematical arguments to fellow students, which will enhance and develop your presentation and communication skills.
Development of ICT and programming skills is an integral part of all our mathematics degrees. Through a combination of computer labs and dedicated modules, you will learn to use the computational functions in Excel, program in Matlab and VBA and use LaTeX for scientific writing. However, no previous knowledge of computing is needed for any of our degrees.
A typical week for a first or second year student might consist of nine or ten hours of lectures, about four hours of small group working and about three hours of problem classes or computer classes. You will also spend several hours a week on private study: review of lecture material, problem solving, additional reading and preparing for tutorials.
Assessment
Assessment will be via course work, computational exercises, projects and written exams.
Independent learning
When not attending lectures, seminars or other timetabled sessions you will be expected to continue learning independently through self-study. Typically, this will involve reading journal articles and books, working on individual and group projects, undertaking research in the library, preparing coursework assignments and presentations, and preparing for exams. To help with your independent learning, you can access the Library and our social study spaces in halls of residence.
Overall workload
Typical workload hours for Mathematics courses in 2016/17:
Year 1: 31% of your time is spent in timetabled teaching and learning activity
- Teaching, learning and assessment: 372 hours
- Independent learning: 828 hours
Year 2: 25% of your time is spent in timetabled teaching and learning activity
- Teaching, learning and assessment: 300 hours
- Independent learning: 900 hours
Year 3: 21% of your time is spent in timetabled teaching and learning activity
- Teaching, learning and assessment: 252 hours
- Independent learning: 948 hours
Final year: 21% of your time is spent in timetabled teaching and learning activity
- Teaching, learning and assessment: 252 hours
- Independent learning: 948 hours
While your actual contact hours may depend on the option modules you select, the above information gives an indication of how much time you will need to allocate to different activities for each year of your course.
Academic support
Our Centre for Academic Achievement provides help in the following areas:
- study and exam skills
- academic writing
- presentations
- dissertations
- numerical data skills
- referencing sources
Our AccessAbility Centre offers support and practical help for students with dyslexia or other specific learning difficulties, including physical, mental health or mobility difficulties, deafness, or visual impairment.
Teaching staff
You will be taught by an experienced teaching team whose expertise and knowledge are closely matched to the content of the modules on the course. PhD research students who have undertaken teacher training may also contribute to the teaching of seminars under the supervision of the module leader. Our teaching is informed by the research we do. You can learn more about our staff by visiting our staff profiles.
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| Course | Qualification | Duration | UCAS Code | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Mathematics | Qualification MMath | Duration 4 years full-time | UCAS Code G105 | Availability How to apply |
| Course Mathematics with Year in Industry | Qualification MMath | Duration 5 years, full-time | UCAS Code G105 | Availability How to apply |
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