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Mathematics with Integrated Master's

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Year of entry: 2021
Course type: Integrated Master's
Duration of study: 4 years/ 5 years with International Year

Location: Keele University campus
Subject area / School: School of Computing and Mathematics
UCAS code: G103

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Course overview

Adding a master’s year enables you to work more independently and at a higher level, preparing you for a career in a technical or quantitative discipline or for doctoral research.

Key facts

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Luke Riley, Mathematics with Integrated Master's

"The maths programme at Keele allowed me to learn how to work through a mathematical problem applying real life context wherever possible" - read more about Luke Riley, Mathematics with Integrated Master's

Anne-Marie Simcock, Mathematics with Integrated Master's

"Pursuing a maths degree gives you a wide range of careers to explore after university. It keeps your options open and the skills you develop can be applied to many fields" - read more about Anne-Marie Simcock, Mathematics with Integrated Master's

Hollie Lloyd, Mathematics with Integrated Master's

"The ability to think logically and solve problems is not something to be underestimated, as well as being an attractive skill to many employers after completing your degree" - read more about Hollie Lloyd, Mathematics with Integrated Master's

Adam Owen, Mathematics with Integrated Master's

"The undergraduate Master's degree that I obtained from Keele gave me the necessary knowledge, skills and confidence to be able to pursue my dream of studying for my PhD in Mathematics" - read more about Adam Owen, Mathematics with Integrated Master's

Course content

Our Integrated Master's course provides students the opportunity to develop specialist subject knowledge and skills to progress to a career in academia or industry.

This course adds a fourth year at master’s level to our bachelor’s degree, in which you will study specialist modules based on your own interests as well as your tutors’ research interests. Building on what you learned in your first three years, you will develop higher-level skills both in mathematics and in your approaches to problem solving and the communication of your solutions to diverse audiences.

Studying for a master’s at Keele you will spend more time in self-directed study, becoming an independent learner, thinker and researcher. You will deliver a substantial project, write mathematics to a professional standard and explore how mathematicians contribute to academia and industry.

Accreditation logo for Institute of Mathematics 250 px by 69 px This programme is accredited to meet the educational requirements of the Chartered Mathematician designation awarded by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications.

Course structure

The module details given below are indicative and will give you a good idea of the range of subjects that we teach. We regularly review our teaching to ensure that the modules we offer are up-to-date; therefore, the modules available to study are liable to change.

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
Exploring Algebra and Analysis	15	Introduction to Mathematics Education	15
Computational Mathematics	15	Linear Statistical Models	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	Fluid Mechanics	15
Group Theory	15	Waves	15
Number Theory and Cryptography	15	Medical Statistics	15
Professional Mathematics	15	Mathematical Biology	15
Applied Time Series	15	Financial Mathematics	15
Graph Theory	15	Introduction to Mathematics Teaching	15
		Project	15
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.

Year 4 (Level 7)

Compulsory modules	Credits	Optional modules	Credits
Masters Project	60	Field and Galois Theory	20
		Combinatorial Designs	20
		Continuum Mechanics	20
		Hydrodynamic Stability Theory	20
		Linear Elasticity	20
		Topics in Group Theory	20
		Perturbation Methods	20
		Numerical Modelling with Partial Differential Equations	20
Optional Modules: students take three optional modules alongside the compulsory Masters Project module. The choice will depend on availability and timetabling restrictions.

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

Variations to 2020/21 courses

Career prospects

96% of Keele graduates were in a job or further study within six months of graduating (DLHE, 2017)

The degree will provide you with vital technical and creative skills for working in the contemporary creative industries, from software development to film editing. In addition, the degree develops core transferable skills that are essential to the cultural industries and beyond, including collaborative work, analytical skills and aesthetic understanding.

Graduates of our programmes enjoy careers in media production, publishing, broadcasting and marketing, as performers, television and film, and develop a wide range of skills in presentation, writing, project management and critical thinking that can be transferred to many other professions.

Recent employers

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Jobs that a graduate of this course could go on to do:

Statistician
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Secondary Teacher
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Actuary
Investment Analyst
Systems Analyst
Market Researcher
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Regardless of which career you pursue after Keele, employers will want evidence of the range of skills and personal qualities you possess and which are required for the job. Your degree is clearly important in this respect but don’t forget the extra-curricular activities, positions of responsibility, jobs and voluntary work you may have been engaged in while studying at Keele. These activities allow you to demonstrate the skills and personal qualities required by employers and will be vital in your attempts to secure graduate employment.

It is estimated that 60% of jobs are open to graduates of any discipline. This demonstrates the flexibility of many graduate employers when setting out their academic requirements and that students are not necessarily restricted to careers related to their degree.

Find out more about our careers and employability services, including career planning, alumni mentoring, jobs, internships, starting your own business and much more.