Mathematics (with integrated year in industry)

As a student in Aberystwyth you will be taught the essential disciplines of algebra, calculus and mathematical analysis. As your interests develop, you may then select further classes from a broad range of topics in mathematics and statistics. We will help you to apply for and prepare for your year in industry. We aim to create a friendly, open and welcoming environment in which students are able to reach their full mathematical potential.

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. The department continues to build on over 140 years of teaching excellence, employing lecturers who are committed teachers and internationally-recognised researchers;
• Degree in Mathematics will open up a wide range of career paths to you;
• The Department offers several modules taught through the medium of Welsh.

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.

What can I do with a Mathematics degree?

Our graduates have found employment in the following sectors:

• Statistical analysis and computational statistics;
• Various branches of 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. Find out about the various opportunities that our Careers Service offers.

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;
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team;
• Time-management and organisational skills;
• Ability to clearly communicate in both written and spoken forms;
• Self-motivation and self-reliance.

What will I learn?

The breakdown below provides an illustration of what you might study during the three-year degree scheme.

In your first year you will explore topics in:

• Algebra and calculus;
• Geometry;
• Differential equations;
• Probability and statistics;
• Mathematical analysis.

In your second and fourth years you will be able to choose from a range of modules on topics which might include:

• Mathematical analysis, partial differential equations, mathematical biology, hydrodynamics;
• Abstract algebra, group theory, operator algebras;
• Statistical modelling, statistical inference, stochastic processes.

Please note: The integrated year in industry will be taken in your third year.

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.

"My lecturers are really friendly and approachable. If you've got something for them after a lecture or whatever, they're very happy to chat about any questions you have. I'm going on to an industrial year next year, which means that between my second and third-year study I can go and get a proper job placement. You could go to work in places like Google or IBM or anywhere like that and you'll get proper experience and you'll get paid." Ben Jaeger