Mathematics with Integrated Master's

Mathematics with Integrated Master's - MMath

Accelerate your career in mathematics by gaining advanced practical, technical and research skills. Our four-year Integrated Master's is ideal for those wishing to pursue a research career or gain a competitive edge in the graduate employment market.

Year of entry

2024 - for 2024 entry see here - for 2023 entry see here

Course type

Integrated Master's

Location

Keele University campus

Subject area / School

School of Computer Science and Mathematics

UCAS code

G103

Duration of study

4 years / 5 years with international or placement year

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Why study Mathematics with Integrated Master's at Keele University?

Accredited by the Institute of Mathematics & its Applications

Top 10 in England for Mathematics (National Student Survey, 2021)

Gain the advanced research skills to enter specialist roles or pursue further study, such as a PhD

Focus on modelling real-world scenarios and unstructured problem solving

Internship, placement and year in industry opportunities

Course overview

Course structure

Mathematics can be related to almost every aspect of the world we live in. This is why our curriculum is carefully designed to ensure you have a solid grasp of the fundamentals of the discipline, to prepare you for Master's level study. Your final year will equip you with the advanced knowledge and research skills to enter a specialist career or research area after graduation.

Year one

The first year of the programme explores the core areas of mathematics, including calculus and algebra. Particular attention will be given to making sure you have a solid foundation in mathematical methods and techniques. We will coach you to think logically, construct rigorous proofs and think in abstract terms. You will also be introduced to useful mathematical structures. You will also have the flexibility to choose an optional module in an area suited to your personal interests and career aspirations.

Year two

Your understanding of the core areas of mathematics are built upon in years two and three with streams of modules in pure mathematics, applied mathematics and statistics.
To help develop the skills employers are looking for, you will also learn the programming language Python and understand how mathematics is used in a professional environment.

Year three

In year three you will have the flexibility to tailor your studies to your personal interests by choosing from a wide variety of optional modules.
This is a great way to apply your mathematical skills, problem solving prowess and logical thinking to fascinating advanced topics like fluid mechanics, mathematical biology, cryptography and financial mathematics.

Teaching related module

If you are interested in entering the teaching profession after graduation, our 'Introduction to Mathematics Teaching' third-year module will provide you with the principles of the teaching of mathematics linked to current educational practice (includes time spent in school on work placement)*.
*subject to availability

Year four

From hydrodynamic stability and perturbation methods to topics in group theory, you will have the flexibility to choose from a variety of research-led, advanced topics that suit your field of interests. You will also complete a substantial project. This will allow you to integrate and apply your theoretical knowledge and problem-solving skills to an advanced research problem within the discipline. To equip you with the skills needed when undertaking research, you will gain experience in working in depth on a problem over an extended period, writing reports and communicating mathematical results to a range of academic audiences.

Gain work experience

We are committed to ensuring you graduate with the theory and skills that employers are looking for. To do this, we offer a suite of opportunities to enable you to develop your employability skills. Paid or voluntary experience in your area of interest will not only demonstrate your commitment and passion, but will also enable you to make meaningful connections by networking with experts in the field. From a year working in industry to paid internships, summer research projects and practical modules, there are many opportunities embedded throughout our programme to enhance your employability.

International year

You may have the opportunity to spend a year studying abroad with a wide variety of partner institutions. Studying abroad is an exciting opportunity to experience and appreciate different cultural perspectives and to establish international networks. It demonstrates your ability to embrace new experiences and enables you to immerse yourself in another culture whilst developing your independence and cultural awareness.

Support

Our student-centred ethos underpins all that we do and we were proud to be ranked Top 10 for Student Satisfaction (National Student Survey, 2021). To help you meet your academic and personal needs, we offer a multi layered support structure that includes access to an academic mentor and dedicated member of staff from Keele's Student Experience and Support team.

Learning tools and resources

To support your learning you will find a breadth of material and resources available on Keele's virtual learning environment (KLE). Modules, post notes, problem sets and solutions can be found online and most will have videos, either captured from the lectures or bespoke recordings.

Societies

We have a wealth of student-led societies at Keele which cover a diverse range of interests. Joining a society related to mathematics is a great opportunity to continue to develop your skills away from your studies. This is another excellent way of demonstrating your genuine interest for mathematics and can be beneficial when it comes to applying for graduate roles.

Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. This means we aim to create a diverse and inclusive culture in which you can thrive. Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) agenda is embedded throughout our curriculum, and we are proud to hold a School-level Athena SWAN Bronze Award in recognition for our activities in this area.

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Accreditation and professional recognition

This course is accredited by the IMA.

This course will meet the educational requirements of the Chartered Mathematician designation, awarded by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, when it is followed by subsequent training and experience in employment to obtain equivalent competences to those specified by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for taught masters degrees.

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Additional opportunities

Foundation year Learn a language Placement year International year GCP Elective Pathways Explore more

There are a range of additional opportunities available when studying this course.
Please note, undertaking one may impact upon the availability of another.

Entry requirements

The following section details our typical entry requirements for this course for a range of UK and international qualifications. If you don’t see your qualifications listed, please contact us to find out if we can accept your qualifications. If you don't think you'll meet the entry requirements specified, you may be able to gain entry to this course via a Foundation Year.

Typical offer

Please ensure that you read the full entry requirements by selecting your qualifications from the dropdown menu below. This will include any subject specific, GCSE/Level 2 Maths, and English Language requirements you may need.

A Level: ACC / BBC Subject specifics apply

BTEC: DMM Subject specifics apply

T Level: Merit Subject specifics apply

Please select your qualification from the drop-down list below for the full entry requirement information

A Level

ACC / BBC in three A Levels including B in Maths.

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)

BTEC Extended Diploma / National Extended Diploma

DMM in any of the following BTEC Extended Diplomas / National Extended Diplomas: Engineering.

You will also need: 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below)

BTEC National Diploma / Diploma

Distinction and Merit in any BTEC National Diploma / Diploma and B in Maths A Level.

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)

BTEC National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma

Merit in any BTEC National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma and BB in two A Levels including B in Maths.

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)

T Level

Merit in any of the following T levels: Engineering and Manufacturing.

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)

International Baccalaureate Diploma

644 / 554 in three Higher Levels including 5 in Maths (any), or 29 points including 5 in Maths (any).

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)

International Baccalaureate Careers Programme

We encourage applications with the IBCP but recognise that your combination of qualifications may differ depending on where you are studying.

If you are taking a BTEC National Diploma / Diploma with one or more Higher Levels, your offer will be similar to our BTEC + A Level offer (see 'BTEC National Diploma / Diploma') but with an HL requirement of 6 for A, 5 for B, or 4 for C.

For any other combination, please contact the University Admissions Team for advice.

Access to HE Diploma

112 UCAS points in an Access to HE Diploma with Maths-related content, including Distinction in at least 15 Level 3 credits. Please contact the University Admissions Team for advice on whether your chosen course would qualify.

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)

Welsh Baccalaureate / Bagloriaeth Cymru

The Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate is equivalent to one full A Level at the same grade and can be included alongside 2 other A Levels in a standard A Level offer for this course (see A Level). All subject specific requirements will still need to be met.

Scotland - Highers and Advanced Highers

BBBCC in five Highers including Maths Higher, or CC in two Advanced Highers and CC in two Highers including Maths Higher or Advanced Higher, or CCC in three Advanced Highers including Maths Advanced Higher.

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

If you have B or higher in the EPQ and are studying A Levels, BTEC, the International Baccalaureate Diploma, or an Access to HE Diploma, you will typically receive an alternative offer which will be lower than the standard offer. Please see 'Alternative and contextual offers' below.

Core Maths

If you have B or higher in Core Maths and are studying A Levels, BTEC, the International Baccalaureate, or an Access to HE Diploma, you will typically receive an alternative offer which will be lower than the standard offer. Please see 'Alternative and contextual offers' below.

Ireland - Leaving Certificate

H3, H4, H4, H4, H4, H4 in the Irish Leaving Certificate including H4 in Maths.

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)

China - Gaokao

70% in the Gaokao including 70% in Maths.

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)

India - Standard XII

Average of 65% from four subjects including 70% in Maths in the ICSE, CBSE or Western Bengal Standard XII, or average of 70% from four subjects including 75% in Maths in any other Standard XII.

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)

Germany - Abitur

2.4 overall average in the Abitur including 12 in Maths.

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)

France - Baccalaureate

12 in the French Baccalaureate including 13 in Maths, or 11.5 in the International Option Baccalaureate including 12 in Maths.

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)

Hong Kong - Diploma

443 from two electives and one core subject in the HKDSE including 4 in Maths.

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)

Spain - Bachillerato

Overall average of 7 in the Título de Bachillerato including 8 in Maths.

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)

Italy - Diploma di Esame di Stato

75% in the Esame di Stato including 8 in Maths.

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)

Cyprus - Apolytirion

17.5 / 83% in the Apolytirion including 18 in Maths.

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)

Portugal

Overall average of 15 in a secondary certificate including 16 in Maths.

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)

Canada - Diploma

60% / BCCCC in five courses in the Grade 12 Diploma including 70% in Advanced Functions and 70% in Calculus and Vectors.

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)

Kenya - KCSE / Diploma

We do not accept the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education for direct entry. However, you can apply to study an International Foundation Year at Keele University International College. On successful completion, you can progress to an undergraduate degree at Keele.

We may accept a two year Diploma. Please contact the University Admissions Team for advice.

Nigeria - Senior School Certificate / OND

We do not accept the Senior School Certificate (WAEC or NECO) for direct entry. However, you can apply to study an International Foundation Year at Keele University International College. On successful completion, you can progress to an undergraduate degree at Keele.

We may accept an Ordinary National Diploma with GPA of 2.5 or a Merit / Lower Credit. Please contact the University Admissions Team for advice.

USA - Advanced Placement

443 from three Advanced Placement subjects including 4 in Calculus (either).

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)

Ghana

We do not accept the West African Senior School Certificate Examination for direct entry. However, you can apply to study an International Foundation Year at Keele University International College. On successful completion, you can progress to an undergraduate degree at Keele.

Sri Lanka - Advanced Level

BBC in three Advanced Levels including B in Combined Maths.

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)

Malaysia - STPM

BBC in three subjects in the STPM including B in Maths.

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)

Pakistan - Secondary School Certificate

We do not accept the Secondary School Certificate for direct entry. However, you can apply to study an International Foundation Year at Keele University International College. On successful completion, you can progress to an undergraduate degree at Keele.

Singapore - A Levels (H2)

BBC in three H2 Levels including B in Combined Maths.

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)

European Baccalaureate

70% overall with 7 in Chemistry and 7 in Maths (5 period) or Physics.

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)

English Language Requirements

All of our courses require an English language qualification or test. For most students, this requirement can be met with a 4 or C in GCSE English. Please see our English Language guidance pages for further details, including English language test information for international students. For those students who require an English language test, this course requires a test from Group A.

Alternative and contextual offers

We're committed to ensuring equality of opportunity to all our applicants with the potential and motivation to succeed, regardless of background. That's why we operate a range of alternative offer schemes with clear eligibility criteria, including contextual offers, offers for those studying within the Keele region, and recognising a range of additional qualifications in your offer.

General information

The entry grades outlined in this section indicate the typical offer 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.

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"I have immensely enjoyed every aspect of my maths degree and Keele enhanced that experience in every way. The maths department at Keele went above and beyond to support me during my studies and prepared me for professional life after university. The variety of additional opportunities offered at Keele have also contributed towards making me a well-rounded individual with a range of diverse experiences."

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Foundation year

Our Foundation Year provides an excellent alternative route to Keele, providing a unique opportunity to better prepare for your chosen degree, and with guaranteed entry onto your undergraduate course once you successfully complete your Foundation Year.

This extra year of study can improve your academic skills, expand your subject knowledge, give you a better understanding of higher education and, perhaps most importantly of all, build your confidence.

Keele University is consistently ranked among the top universities for student satisfaction, and we have over 70 years' experience of teaching a foundation year to students. On the Keele Foundation Year, you'll study on campus, joining our undergraduate community from the outset, with access to all the facilities and support that you'd get as an undergraduate student at Keele.

The information in this Foundation Year section is for UK/Home applicants. Where an international Foundation Year is available, please see the 'Information for international students' tab.

The information within this section is for students wishing to start their studies in September. If you would like to start this course in January, please visit our January pages for further details.

Course content

Our Foundation Year allows you to develop your critical thinking, academic reading, writing, and communication study skills along with subject-specific knowledge and skills which will be invaluable in your academic studies and beyond. Upon meeting the progression criteria and successfully completing our Foundation Year, you will automatically progress into your Keele undergraduate degree with the confidence that you have the skills, and knowledge needed to successfully complete your course.

This Foundation Year is a two-semester programme which provides a tailored pre-degree programme of study to better prepare you for the MMath Mathematics with Integrated Master's Mathematics course. For example, the Foundations of Applied Mathematics (Mechanics and Statistics) module introduces you to the applications of mathematics to mechanic/physical situations as well as to statistical techniques used widely across the whole curriculum and in research. Course content has been developed in collaboration with degree teaching teams, so that by the time you begin Year 1, you will be ready to excel at your studies, as the majority of our Foundation Year students do. In addition to meeting the Foundation Year progression requirements, students must also meet all credit requirements in each year of their studies to be awarded a Master’s Degree.

Find out more about the Keele Foundation Year, including information about teaching and assessment methods by visiting the Foundation Year homepage.