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Mathematics with Integrated Master's - MMath

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.

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Top 3

in England for overall Student Satisfaction NSS 2019 (broad-based universities)

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of research world leading, or of international importance Research Excellence Framework, 2014

Student testimonials

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.

Mathematics can also be studied as a Combined Honours degree in the following combinations:

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Course structure

The module details given below are indicative, they are intended to provide you with an idea of the range of subjects that are taught to our current students. The modules that will be available for you to study in future years are prone to change as we regularly review our teaching to ensure that it is up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods. The information presented is therefore not intended to be construed and/or relied upon as a definitive list of the modules available in any given year.

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

Foundation year

Foundation Year Overview

If you do not meet the requirements for direct entry into our (MMath) Mathematics with Integrated Master's Mathematics course, our Foundation Year can provide an alternative route into your degree.

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 community from the outset, and you will have access to a range of support.

Read on to find out about:

Foundation Year indicative modules for the September intake
Foundation Year entry requirements
How to apply
UCAS code for this course

The information within this page 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.

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

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.

Semester One Modules

FYO-00187	Academic Skills for Computer Scientists and Mathematicians	15 credits
FYO-00223	Foundations of Applied Mathematics (Mechanics and Statistics)	15 credits
FYO-00217	Foundations of Mathematical Methods	30 credits

Semester Two Modules

FYO-00229	Advancing Mathematical Methods	30 credits
FYO-00233	Advancing Applied Maths and Computing - Making Decisions	15 credits
FYO-00235	Advancing Applied Maths and Computing - Logic, Codes & Cryptography	15 credits

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

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.

Between 40-56 UCAS points from at least 1 A level/level 3 qualification or equivalent, or
Relevant work experience

AND

GCSE English Language at grade 4 (C), or Level 2 Functional Skills, or
IELTS 5.5 (with 5.5 in all subtests)

AND

GCSE Mathematics at grade 4 (C) or above

How to Apply

UK or EU students will need to apply for BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Foundation Year (UCAS code G101) through UCAS at www.ucas.com

Direct Entry Students

If you are a UK or EU student, already have your qualifications, are not expecting any further results and only wish to apply to Keele, please contact the Admissions Office directly.

International Entry

International students who do not meet the direct entry requirements for this course have the opportunity to study an International Foundation Year programme.

These courses are designed to prepare international students to enter into Keele University undergraduate degrees.

All applications for the International Foundation Year can be made through UCAS using the UCAS codes below.

Y002 - International Foundation Year (IFY)

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.

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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.

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