Typical offers require one of the following: Email enquiries: semsug@ city.ac.uk
Good performance in certain modules can lead to exemptions from some professional examinations of the Institute of Actuaries. The course equips students with a wide range of mathematical skills and our students have gone on to a wide range of careers in business, finance, the civil service, teaching and accountancy. Plus a wide selection of optional modules in mathematics, statistics and finance, including: • Corporate risk management • Discrete mathematics • Fluid dynamics • General insurance • Introduction to financial derivatives • Investment • Mathematical processes for finance • Operational research. PLACEMENTS Students on this course may take a one-year placement in industry between the 2nd and 3rd year of their BSc/ MMath. During the 1st and especially the 2nd year BSc/MMath students will receive extensive careers support targeted at identifying job opportunities for mathematicians and applying for jobs.
LEARNING Excellent facilities have been developed for students so that lectures and tutorials are supported through PC-based laboratory sessions as well as web-based learning material. Tutorials give you an opportunity to discuss the content of lectures or coursework with a member of our academic staff. A particular feature of our course is the weekly small group tutorial for first year students, which allows us to provide you with intensive individual assistance in the early stages of the course.
Phone enquiries: +44 (0) 20 7040 6050
IB: 32, with 6 in Higher Level mathematics. 14–19 Advanced Diploma: Engineering or business administration and finance at grade B/250; A-level mathematics at grade A/120.
English language requirements: ASSESSMENT Assessment is based on coursework, project work and examinations. Marks for the BSc course are weighted in the ratio 1:3:6 to produce an overall aggregate. For the MMath course, the marks are weighted in the ratio 1:3:6:6. A year abroad or professional placement will not contribute to your final degree classification but will be indicated on your degree certificate.
• IELTS: 6.0 • TOEFL: 87 internet-based total • GCSE: English language grade C.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND PRIZES
Scholarships are offered to certain UK/EU students on the basis of their academic performance at A-level. These are renewable each year subject to good progress. For information on University-wide Scholarships, see page 17.
WWW.CITY.AC.UK/SEMS
PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION AND CAREER OPTIONS
A/AS-level: 360 UCAS tariff points with an A in mathematics or further mathematics at A-level. Point scores exclude general studies and key skills. A/AS-levels in a mother tongue other than English count at half value.
BSc (Hons), MMath MATHEMATICAL SCIENCE
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
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