On this course you will explore the beauty, elegance and practicality of pure mathematics, applied mathematics and statistics. You will learn to use maths to develop precise and logical arguments, construct rigorous proofs, and formulate solutions to new problems.

You will study in an intellectually stimulating environment amongst mathematicians producing world-leading research. There is an option to take this degree over four years, by adding a year abroad studying (in English) at one of our partner institutions – which could be anywhere from Australia to Finland, Japan or the USA.

Combinations

Mathematics is also available as a Combined Honours degree. It can be studied in the following combinations:

• Mathematics and Accounting
• Mathematics and Astrophysics
• Mathematics and Biology
• Mathematics and Business Management
• Mathematics and Chemistry
• Mathematics and Computer Science
• Mathematics and Economics
• Mathematics and Education
• Mathematics and Geography
• Mathematics and Human Biology
• Mathematics and Human Geography
• Mathematics and Medicinal Chemistry
• Mathematics and Music
• Mathematics and Philosophy
• Mathematics and Physical Geography
• Mathematics and Physics
• Mathematics and Pscyhology

Course structure

Our degree courses are organised into modules. Each module is usually a self-contained unit of study and each is usually assessed separately with the award of credits on the basis of 1 credit = 10 hours of student effort. An outline of the structure of the programme is provided in the tables below.

There are three types of module delivered as part of this programme. They are:

• Compulsory modules: a module that you are required to study on this course;
• Optional modules: these allow you some limited choice of what to study from a list of modules;
• Elective modules: a free choice of modules that count towards the overall credit requirement but not the number of subject-related credits.

A summary of the credit requirements per year is as follows, with a minimum of 105 subject credits (compulsory plus optional) required at Level 4, and 120 subject credits required at Levels 5 and 6.

Year	Compulsory	Optional		Electives
		Min	Max	Min	Max
1	105	0	15	0	15
2	105	0	15	0	0
3	0	120	120	0	0

Year 1 (Level 4)

Compulsory modules	Credits	Optional  modules	Credits
Algebra	30	Applied Mathematics	15
Calculus	30
Investigations and Problem Solving	30
Mathematical Methods	15

Year 2 (Level 5)

Compulsory modules	Credits	Optional modules	Credits
Differential Equations	15	Dynamics	15
Probability	15	Analysis II	15
Analysis I	15	Introduction to Mathematics Education	15
Computational Mathematics	15
Complex Variable I and Vector Calculus	15
Mathematical Modelling	15
Abstract Algebra	15

Year 3 (Level 6)

Optional  modules	Credits	Optional modules	Credits
Nonlinear Differential Equations	15	Linear Algebra	15
Partial Differential Equations	15	Complex Variable II	15
Group Theory	15	Waves	15
Number Theory	15	Medical Statistics	15
Professional Mathematics	15	Mathematical Biology	15
Applied Time Series	15	Ring and Field Theory	15
Linear Statistical Models	15	Codes and Cryptography	15
Metric Spaces and Topology	15	Introduction to Mathematics Teaching	15
Graph Theory	15	Project	15
Fluid Mechanics	15	Medical Statistics Project	30
Optional Modules: students normally choose four 15-credit modules in each semester. The choice will depend on any timetabling restrictions and will be subject to the student having met the necessary prerequisites. Some modules may not be available every year.

For further information on the content of modules currently offered, including the list of elective modules, please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/recordsandexams/az

The entry grades outlined in this section indicate the likely offer or range of offers which would be made to candidates along with any subject specific requirements. This is for general information only. Keele University reserves the right to vary offer conditions depending upon a candidate’s application. Read more about our undergraduate entry requirements for United Kingdom, European Union and International students.

A Level requirements

• A Level requirement ABC
• Maths at grade A or above 

GCSE requirements

• Maths at C (or 4) 
• English Language at C (or 4)

BTEC

• BTEC requirements DDM
• You must have taken sufficient Mathematics units, please contact us for advice

International Baccalaureate

• 32 points to include Higher Level Mathematics at 6 or above.

Access to HE Diploma requirements

• Obtain Access to Higher Education Diploma with 122 UCAS Tariff points including a minimum of 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction. You must have taken sufficient Maths credits, please contact us for advice.

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We can help you to manage your funds, create a budget and ensure that you receive any funding for which you may be eligible. We also offer financial support such as the Keele University Hardship Fund and emergency loans.

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Mathematics helps you to take novel approaches to problem solving and make critical interpretations of data and text; your skills will be in demand wherever there’s a need for logical thinking. An extremely wide range of career paths is open to mathematicians, where high levels of mathematical ability are desirable.

This can include fields of work as diverse as finance, data analytics, teaching, engineering, medical statistics and management consultancy.