Mathematical Sciences (T14)

Open University
Undergraduate CertHE Distance learning 1-2 Years Mathematics and statistics

About this course

This certificate provides the basic skills you need for further study in mathematics and statistics, and is ideal if you need some mathematics to underpin your studies in other areas. You’ll be introduced to pure mathematics, applied mathematics and statistics; using mathematical software; working with abstract ideas; and modelling real-world problems using mathematics.

Key features of the course

  • Introduces essential topics in pure mathematics, applied mathematics and statistics

  • Builds your confidence working with abstract ideas; modelling real-world problems and using relevant software

  • Offers a choice of start points to suit your level of mathematical knowledge

  • Builds a solid foundation on which to continue on to a higher qualification
  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2134 Programmers and software development professionals
    2431 Management consultants and business analysts
    2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
    2433 Actuaries, economists and statisticians
    2434 Business and related research professionals
    3531 Brokers

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE
    Study Mode
    Distance learning
    Duration
    1-2 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Milton Keynes
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Mathematics and statistics