Mathematics
Mathematics has been called the Queen of the Sciences and is at the heart of most scientific endeavour, as well as being indispensable in many other walks of life. It appeals to those who enjoy problem-solving and clear thinking, skills which are highly prized by employers. Whether you have a burning desire to unlock the secrets of the primes or are looking to combine Mathematics with another area of interest, we offer at Reading a range of degree courses to suit every taste.
Career Prospects:
The specialist knowledge and transferable skills that a Mathematics degree from Reading gives you result in 86% of our graduates being in paid work or higher level study six months after the graduate. It is the sound education in proble-solving, coupled with training in communication, team work and learning fostered here at Reading which account for the success of our graduates entering an ever more competitive marketplace. Typical job titles of Maths graduates include Accountant/Trainee Accountant, Assurance Professional, Finance Graduate Intern, Information Anaylst and Teacher. Compaines that have employed our graduates include Ernst & Young, Grant Thornton, Zurich Finanical Services, BAE Systems, Proctor & Gamble and the Econmoics & Social Research Council.
Quality assessment:
At Reading we pay great attention to maintaining and improving our standards by measures such as student liaison, peer review and staff development.
For more on this and on all other aspects of our department, why not visit our web-pages at www.maths.rdg.ac.uk.
Your Choice of Programme:
We offer a range of single and joint degree programmes operating within a flexible modular framework. This gives you plenty of choice of study topics as well as the ability to transfer between degree programmes. In addition, we employ great variety in our teaching methods. Formal lectures predominate in theoretical topics while projects and assignments are significant in most applications. These are supplemented by small group tutorial work, problems classes and computer practicals. We make a particular effort to smooth your transition to university through our Drop-in Maths Surgery.