Mathematics

Mathematics is the language of the modern world. It underpins the knowledge-based international economy and sits at the heart of the information and science revolutions.

Whether you are managing an investment portfolio, encrypting financial transactions, building the next smart-phone or predicting the path of a hurricane, you will be doing it with mathematics.

A maths degree opens doors to the widest range of careers, because virtually all industries need graduates with mathematical skills. The confidence and knowledge you gain at City St George's, University of London will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to embark on successful careers in business, practice and the professions.

- Understand the universal nature of mathematics as a discipline that knows no borders or language barriers

- Master a wide range of mathematical topics and techniques, such as calculus, probability, linear algebra and mathematical physics

- Learn to apply abstract and logical mathematical methods to real-world problems

- Boost your employability with an optional paid one-year work placement – past students have secured placements at organisations such as Axa, Barclays, Bloomberg, Disney, Microsoft, Toyota and Warner Music

- Take special career development modules to understand mathematics’ essential role across all industries and the opportunities available to you.

- Explore your interests through a research project chosen from a wide variety of mathematical topics – past projects have included everything from life-saving mathematics in medical imaging, to wallpaper patterns.

This, along with a focus on career development that includes the provision of dedicated employability modules and placements, ensures that our graduates find employment in high-value sectors such as banking, accountancy and management across a range of sectors.

Accreditation
This course will meet the educational requirements of the Chartered Mathematician designation, awarded by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, when it is followed by subsequent training and experience in employment to obtain equivalent competences to those specified by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for taught Master's degrees.