Mathematical Sciences (W43)

Open University
Undergraduate 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.

Key features of the course

  • 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
  • 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