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The Master's in Mathematics, at Aberystwyth University, uncovers a fascinating and challenging discipline that combines the identification and analysis of shapes and patterns with data collation and calculation.
Mathematics is fundamentally important to modern society, contributing to numerous facets of life, including science, engineering, technology and finance.
Studying this MMath option provides considerably more access to specialist areas of Mathematics and in your final year, you will undertake short research projects with a lecturer, allied to your particular mathematical or statistical interests.
You will also become part of a pool of graduates that is in significant demand across many industries for their problem-solving abilities, clear analytical thought processes and capacity for logical argument.
Student Satisfaction and Employability Results
92% overall satisfaction for the Department of Mathematics (NSS 2020).
96% of our graduates were in work or further study within 6 months, 4% more than Mathematical Science graduates nationally (HESA 2018*)
Overview
Why Study Mathematics at Aberystwyth University
Uncover a discipline that combines the identification and analysis of shapes and patterns with data collation and calculation.
Mathematics has been taught at Aberystwyth since 1872, so that the department builds on over 140 years of teaching excellence, employing lecturers who are committed teachers and internationally-recognised researchers.
This degree is accredited by the IMA (Institute for Mathematics and its Applications), the UK's learned and professional society for mathematics, recognising you as a Chartered Mathematician.
The Department offers several modules taught through the medium of Welsh, for further details please click?here.
A degree in Mathematics will open up a wide range of career paths to you, and graduates of our MMath degree are in significant demand – for example in science, technology and engineering, finance and commerce – for their problem-solving abilities, clear analytical thought processes and capacity for logical argument.
Our Staff
All lecturers in the
Department of Mathematics are qualified to PhD level and are research active.
The majority have a postgraduate teaching qualification and new staff are
required to complete the PGCTHE. The department also employs a number of part
time tutors, with extensive teaching experience, and some student
demonstrators, who are selected from our undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Modules
Please note: The modules listed below are those currently intended for delivery during the next academic year and may be subject to change. They are included here to give an indication of how the course is structured.
* Also available partially or entirely through the medium of Welsh
Employability
What can I do with a Mathematics degree?
Our graduates have found employment in the following sectors:
statistical analysis and computational statistics
teaching
aeronautical engineering
accountancy and banking
risk analysis and actuarial work
financial management and investment analysis
information technology
What opportunities are there at University for me?
Employability is embedded across all of our teaching.
Click?here?to find out about the various opportunities that our Aberystwyth University Careers team offer.
Enhance your employability prospects with?GO Wales and YES?(Year in Employment Scheme) managed by our Careers department.?
On completion of this degree you will have gained skills in the following;
research and data analysis skills
enhanced mathematical and computational skills
effective problem-solving and creative thinking skills
a thorough grounding in information technology?
the ability to work independently or as part of a team
time-management and organisational skills
the ability to clearly communicate in both written and spoken forms
self-motivation and self-reliance
Learning & Teaching
What will I learn?
The breakdown below provides an illustration of what you might study during the four year degree scheme.
In your first year you will explore topics in algebra and calculus, geometry and differential?equations, probability and statistics, and mathematical analysis.?
In your second and third years you will be able to choose from a range of modules on topics which might include analysis and partial differential equations, abstract and linear algebra, statistical modelling and mechanics.?
In your final year, you will undertake short research projects with a member of staff, allied to your particular mathematical or statistical interests, as well as choosing taught courses from our list of optional modules.
Take a look at the course content tab to see what our current students can choose from.?
How will I be taught?
This degree is delivered through lectures, tutorials and practicals.
You will be assessed through a combination of coursework, presentations, reports and examinations.
You will be assigned a personal tutor throughout your degree course, who will help you with any problems or queries, whether these are academic-related or personal issues. You should feel free to contact them at any time for help and advice.
Student Views
There is never a boring topic and the course goes much deeper into mathematics than I was expecting. There are so many different modules to choose from that you will always find something to interest you. The lecturers are always willing to help. Elin Wyn Hughes
Maths is a great course with really friendly and approachable lecturers. The content is always really interesting but challenging to the right extent. The whole department works effectively to offer all the facilities needed to gain a good degree. Jennifer O'Neil
