Pure Mathematics / Statistics

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 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, so that the department builds on over 140 years of teaching excellence, employing lecturers who are committed teachers and internationally-recognised researchers
• A degree in Mathematics will open up a wide range of career paths to you, and this degree is accredited by the IMA (Institute for Mathematics and its Applications), the UK's learned and professional society for mathematics, directly contributing to your recognition as a Chartered Mathematician.
• The Department offers several modules taught through the medium of Welsh, for further details please click here.

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
• 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.

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 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 
• distributions and estimation
• statistical methods 
• regression and anova. 

Optional modules include complex and numerical analysis, hydrodynamics, sampling, and mathematical physics.

You will also undertake a compulsory career planning module as part of your course, which will enhance your employability prospects and enable you to develop valuable transferable skills.

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.

Further information :

You will also have the opportunity to complete a Personal Development Plan (PDP) at Aberystwyth. This is a structured process of self-appraisal, reflection, and planning, which will enable you to chart your personal, academic and professional development throughout your time at university. By recording your academic performance, and highlighting the skills you already have and those you will need for future employability, the PDP portfolio will equip you with the necessary tools to plan effectively, develop successful approaches to study, and consider your future career options and aspirations.