Mathematics

Birkbeck, University of London
Undergraduate Grad Dip Full-time 1 Year Mathematics and statistics

About this course

Our Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma in Mathematics allow you to extend and refresh your skills and knowledge in mathematics. They are ideal if you are looking to progress to further postgraduate study, have particular interests in this area, or simply wish to complement your previous mathematical education.

Why choose this course?

  • You can follow your passion and learn about the areas of mathematics that appeal to you most on either the diploma or certificate by choosing modules that suit your experience or career aspirations.

  • Modules on this course are designed by research-active mathematicians with expertise in various areas including algebra and combinatorics.

    What you will learn

    This course is designed for students with mathematical ability and a first degree in a quantitative subject. It offers you modules at the final-year undergraduate level to prepare you for postgraduate study if you wish to progress further.

    You will gain crucial skills in understanding and applying core mathematics results from areas such as algebra, calculus and analysis. You will also learn the importance of rigorous mathematical arguments and gain understanding of key mathematical concepts that are the basis of postgraduate study in mathematics.

    How you will learn

    This course has an evening timetable with evening teaching complemented by online video content and lecture notes with practice problems and solutions provided. Live sessions are also recorded so you can re-watch them later.

    You can study the Graduate Diploma either full- or part-time; the Graduate Certificate is available to study part-time only.

    Highlights

  • In the 2023 National Student Survey, Birkbeck was ranked the top university in the UK for Mathematical Sciences in four of the eight categories, including 'Teaching on my Course', 'Assessment and Feedback' and 'Academic Support'.

  • Our world-class research activity informs our teaching, and we provide a stimulating teaching and research environment for both part-time and full-time students.

  • Copies of the recommended texts for each module will be available in the Birkbeck Library. The library also provides excellent facilities for private study, several computer workstation rooms plus a range of electronic resources, including electronic textbooks and journal access.

    Careers and employability

    On successfully graduating from this mathematics course, you will have gained an array of important transferable skills, including:

  • problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess problems logically and approach them analytically

  • highly developed quantitative skills

  • an ability to transfer knowledge and expertise from one context to another

  • comprehension of conceptual and abstract material.

    Graduates can pursue career paths in the financial sector, actuarial profession, IT and computing, teaching and academia. Possible professions include:

  • actuary

  • statistician

  • chartered accountant

  • corporate investment banker

  • investment analyst

  • quantity surveyor

  • teacher.

    We offer a comprehensive careers service - Careers and Enterprise - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education and future ambitions.

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 3 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: Graduate Certificate

    Location: London

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: Grad Dip

    Location: London

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: Grad Dip

    Location: London

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2134 Programmers and software development professionals
    3531 Brokers
    2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
    2433 Actuaries, economists and statisticians
    2423 Taxation experts
    2422 Finance and investment analysts and advisers

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Graduate Diploma - Grad Dip
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    London
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Mathematics and statistics

    Offered by

    Birkbeck, University of London

    London

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