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MMath Mathematics with a Placement Year

  • UCAS code
    G104
  • Typical offer
    ABC
  • Year of entry
    2023/24 See 2022/23 entry
  • Course duration
    Full Time: 5 Years
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    Full Time: 5 Years

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With our MMath Mathematics with a Placement year course you will develop your mathematics knowledge to a master level and gain a valuable insight into industry.

Develop an in-depth understanding of a subject that touches on every aspect of society and the natural world, from the physics of the oceans to the modelling of financial markets. This masters-level degree will allow you to pursue your specific interests, whether you enjoy pure or applied mathematics. You can also gain valuable industry experience through a year-long paid placement.

Additionally, the course is approved by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications and enables you to apply for Chartered Mathematician status following graduation. It is particularly ideal if you are considering a career as a research mathematician.

During the first two years you will study the main aspects of mathematics and develop your knowledge in areas such as algebra, analysis, calculus and differential equations. In the second year you will also take a skills module, which is designed to improve your transferable skills and enhance your employability.

The next two years are predominantly made up of optional modules, enabling you to tailor the course to suit your interests. These can include areas such as applied analysis, computational modelling, theoretical polymer physics, probability and statistics. One third of your final year will be made up of a guided research project, for which you will be given one-to-one supervision by an academic member of staff with expertise in your chosen area. This will culminate in a report and presentation.

You will be given plenty of support to help you get the most out of your studies, including small group problem-solving tutorials and materials to help you manage the transition to university-level mathematics. You will also benefit from around 20 hours of contact time per week. Additionally, you can get involved with the Department's Staff Student Forums and the Student Teaching and Learning Group, which enable you to have a direct input into the student experience.

This course is approved by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications and enables you to apply for Chartered Mathematician status following graduation.

Placement

Between your second and third years you will carry out a paid industrial training placement, lasting around 12 months. Placements can be located anywhere in the UK, and occasionally take place abroad.

You could take on a wide variety of roles such as statistician, business analyst, actuarial intern and radiation protection scientist. You will also have the chance to work for a range of national and international organisations such as Microsoft, IBM, SAP or the NHS.

You will be given advice and support for finding the ideal placement, writing a CV and interview skills, by our dedicated placements officer.

For more information about securing and completing a placement for your placement year, please visit our Important Information page.

For more information, please visit the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

Overview

With our MMath Mathematics with a Placement year course you will develop your mathematics knowledge to a master level and gain a valuable insight into industry.

Develop an in-depth understanding of a subject that touches on every aspect of society and the natural world, from the physics of the oceans to the modelling of financial markets. This masters-level degree will allow you to pursue your specific interests, whether you enjoy pure or applied mathematics. You can also gain valuable industry experience through a year-long paid placement.

Additionally, the course is approved by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications and enables you to apply for Chartered Mathematician status following graduation. It is particularly ideal if you are considering a career as a research mathematician.

During the first two years you will study the main aspects of mathematics and develop your knowledge in areas such as algebra, analysis, calculus and differential equations. In the second year you will also take a skills module, which is designed to improve your transferable skills and enhance your employability.

The next two years are predominantly made up of optional modules, enabling you to tailor the course to suit your interests. These can include areas such as applied analysis, computational modelling, theoretical polymer physics, probability and statistics. One third of your final year will be made up of a guided research project, for which you will be given one-to-one supervision by an academic member of staff with expertise in your chosen area. This will culminate in a report and presentation.

You will be given plenty of support to help you get the most out of your studies, including small group problem-solving tutorials and materials to help you manage the transition to university-level mathematics. You will also benefit from around 20 hours of contact time per week. Additionally, you can get involved with the Department's Staff Student Forums and the Student Teaching and Learning Group, which enable you to have a direct input into the student experience.

This course is approved by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications and enables you to apply for Chartered Mathematician status following graduation.

Placement

Between your second and third years you will carry out a paid industrial training placement, lasting around 12 months. Placements can be located anywhere in the UK, and occasionally take place abroad.

You could take on a wide variety of roles such as statistician, business analyst, actuarial intern and radiation protection scientist. You will also have the chance to work for a range of national and international organisations such as Microsoft, IBM, SAP or the NHS.

You will be given advice and support for finding the ideal placement, writing a CV and interview skills, by our dedicated placements officer.

For more information about securing and completing a placement for your placement year, please visit our Important Information page.

For more information, please visit the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

Entry requirements A Level ABC

Select Reading as your firm choice on UCAS and we'll guarantee you a place even if you don't quite meet your offer. For details, see our firm choice scheme.

Typical offer

ABC with an A in Maths, and if you place us as your Firm choice we will accept you with one grade lower than this, including accepting a B in Maths at A-level (e.g BBC with Maths at B or ABD with Maths at either A or B).

If you are studying an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) in addition to your A levels and achieve a B in the EPQ we will accept ACC at A level with an A in Mathematics. If you place us as Firm choice we will accept BCC with a B in Mathematics alongside a B in the EPQ.

International Baccalaureate

30 points overall including 6 in Maths at higher level. If you place us as your Firm choice we will accept you with 28 points overall including 5 in Maths at higher level.

Extended Project Qualification

In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) provides to students for University study, we can now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5, with no component below 5.5

For information on other English language qualifications, please visit our international student pages.

Alternative entry requirements for International and EU students

For country specific entry requirements look at entry requirements by country.

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If you are an international or EU student and do not meet the requirements for direct entry to your chosen degree you can join the University of Reading’s International Foundation Programme. Successful completion of this 1 year programme guarantees you a place on your chosen undergraduate degree. English language requirements start as low as IELTS 4.5 depending on progression degree and start date.

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If you need to improve your English language score you can take a pre-sessional English course prior to entry onto your degree.

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Structure

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3
  • Year 4
  • Year 5

Core modules include:

  • Foundations of mathematics
  • Calculus
  • Linear algebra
  • Real analysis I
  • Probability and statistics
  • Mathematical and statistical programming

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

Core modules include:

  • Algebra
  • Differential equations
  • Professional skills for mathematicians
  • Vector calculus

Optional modules include:

  • Mathematical physics
  • Real analysis II
  • Complex analysis I
  • Real analysis I
  • Probability theory I
  • Probability and statistical theory
  • Summer placement
  • Mathematical modelling
  • Linear models
  • Linear models and data analysis
  • The science of climate change
  • Practice of entrepreneurship

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

Core modules include:

  • Industrial placement year

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

Core modules include:

  • Project

Optional modules include:

  • Real analysis I
  • Real analysis II
  • Complex analysis I
  • Mathematical physics
  • Probability theory I
  • Probability and statistical theory
  • Linear models
  • Linear models and data analysis
  • Summer placement
  • Mathematical modelling
  • The science of climate change
  • Practice of entrepreneurship

Several of these optional modules overlap with those offered in the third year. If the optional module is chosen in the fourth year the material covered will be of a higher level than the third year option.

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

Year five compulsory modules include:

  • Project

Optional modules include:

  • Applied graph theory
  • Analytic number theory
  • Theory and techniques of data assimilation
  • Dynamical systems
  • Fluid mechanics
  • Mathematical biology
  • Numerical analysis II
  • Operator theory
  • Partial differential equations
  • Advanced partial differential equations
  • Statistical mechanics and applications
  • Stochastic processes

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

Fees

New UK/Republic of Ireland students: £9,250

New international students: £24,500

UK/Republic of Ireland fee changes

UK/Republic of Ireland undergraduate tuition fees are regulated by the UK government. These fees are subject to parliamentary approval and any decision on raising the tuition fees cap for new UK students would require the formal approval of both Houses of Parliament before it becomes law.

EU student fees

With effect from 1 August 2021, new EU students will pay international tuition fees. For exceptions, please read the UK government’s guidance for EU students.

Additional costs

Some courses will require additional payments for field trips and extra resources. You will also need to budget for your accommodation and living costs. See our information on living costs for more details.

Placement year fees

If you spend a full year on placement, you will only pay 15% of your usual tuition fee for that year. For more information, please see our fees and funding pages or contact placements@reading.ac.uk.

Financial support for your studies

You may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary to help pay for your study. Students from the UK may also be eligible for a student loan to help cover these costs. See our fees and funding information for more information on what's available.

Careers

As an MMath graduate you will be ideally placed for a career in mathematical research, whether in industry, academia or elsewhere.

Additionally, your mathematical knowledge combined with computing, teamwork and presentation skills will make you highly desirable to a range of other employers.

You may choose to work as a mathematician or statistician for public sector organisations, such as health authorities or the Office for National Statistics, or areas of the private sector including commerce and information technology. Furthermore, you can move into a range of related careers such as accountancy, banking, financial analysis, engineering, modelling, computing, teaching or actuarial work. Recent students have gone on to work for leading organisations from a wide variety of sectors including PepsiCo, the BBC, the Bank of East Asia and BAE Systems.

Not only has the University increased my knowledge of Mathematics and Statistics but it has also made me a far more confident person. It is nice to know that whenever you have a problem, whether it is personal or academic, help is only round the corner.

Lonneke Spierings
MMath Mathematics

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