www.derby.ac.uk/mathsEducation with the personal touch

Mathematics and Computer ScienceBSc (Hons)

Mathematics and Computer Science BSc (Hons)

Why choose this course?Mathematics courses at Derby received astaggering 93% satisfaction rate in thelatest National Student Survey. Weattribute this to amongst other things ourlinks with locally based and internationalcompanies so you'll get experience ofapplying your learning to real-lifesituations.

What you’ll coverAbout the courseOn this course you'll develop yourknowledge and understanding ofconcepts in mathematics, statistics andoperational research. You'll also explorehow maths can be applied to the modernworld of business.

How you’ll learnFormal lectures are supported by smallertutorial groups and labs where theconsolidation of understanding andproblem solving take place. A weeklymathematics drop-in clinic ensures you’llhave access to help when needed, andstaff are always willing to see you on aone-to-one basis.

Your careerEmployers recognise and value theproblem solving, analytical and numericalskills and competences thatmathematics and computing graduatesdevelop, therefore there are a widevariety of careers available for graduatesof these disciplines.

Mathematics remains one of the bestdegrees to take in order to give yourselfthe chance to embark on a successfuland satisfying academic or non-academic career, and your portfolio ofcomputing broadens what you can offer.

Through the computing skills you willdevelop on the course jobs such as asystems architect, computerprogrammer, IT director, systemsengineer, or a network technician couldbe available.

Additional informationWe’re approved by the Institute ofMathematics and its Applications (IMA),making you eligible for associatemembership and enabling you to startyour journey towards CharteredMathematician (C.Math) status.

What you’ll coverYou will study differential and integralcalculus, linear algebra, numericalmethods, standard analytical techniques,statistics, operational research,programming techniques, computationalmathematics, databases, networks andsecurity, and topics in computer science.The Mathematics Group Project moduleenables you to experience working as amathematician on a real and complexproblem specified by industrial managers.

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Patterns of ProblemSolving

Programming 1 Analysis and Algebra

Programming 2Subjects in Computer

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MathematicalMethods

ApplicationDevelopment

Research Methods andIndependent Study in

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Mathematics Option

Computing Option

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Mathematics Option

Mathematics orComputing Option

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OptionsMathematics Option topics

▪ Process Modelling▪ Modelling with Differential Equations▪ Mathematical Programming Techniques▪ Optimisation Techniques

Computing Option topics▪ Cryptography and Coding▪ Systems Programming

Where you will study: Derby Campus – Kedleston Road site

Entry requirements: Academic – 260 UCAS tariff points, ofwhich at least 220 must be from yourInternational Baccalaureate or equivalentqualification.

Language – A qualification such as IELTS6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all areas) orTOEFL – 550 (paper based), 213(computer based), 80 (internet based).See our website for other acceptedqualifications or phone us: +44 (0)1332 591698.

Duration: 3 years full time. With an optionalplacement year, 4 years.Course fees: £9,945 per year**These fees apply if you are starting this course betweenSeptember 2013 and August 2014. We recommend youcheck fees as they can change. Costs can increase each year.

Start date: September

UCAS code: GG41

Optional Placement Year

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