Mathematical Sciences (W43)
Open UniversityUndergraduate DipHE Distance learning 2-4 Years Mathematics and statistics
About this course
This diploma will give you a thorough grounding in pure and applied mathematical concepts, theories and their uses, with the option to combine them with statistics to suit your needs and interests. You’ll get practice with essential methods and tools; gain an appreciation of abstract mathematics and mathematical modelling; increase your familiarity with mathematical software; and build experience of communicating mathematical arguments and conclusions.Covers essential topics in pure mathematics, applied mathematics and statistics Uses relevant software to investigate and solve problems; analyse and interpret data Provides options to either focus on mathematics or also include statistics Offers a choice of start points to suit your level of mathematical knowledge Builds a solid foundation on which to continue on to an accredited degree
Key features of the course
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
2423 Taxation experts
2434 Business and related research professionals
Course Details
- Qualification
- Diploma of Higher Education - DipHE
- Study Mode
- Distance learning
- Duration
- 2-4 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Milton Keynes
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Mathematics and statistics