Mathematics with Placement BSc (Hons)
Brunel University
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Mathematics is a fundamental subject that is critical to our understanding of the world. Through the study of mathematics you’ll advance your problem solving skills, develop your reasoning and increase your analytical thinking. This is why mathematics forms a basis to so many careers. Yes – it is a discipline in its own right, but it is also the thinking behind countless commercial, industrial and technological activities. Mathematical models underpin engineering, the applied sciences, computing and many aspects of management today.
The Mathematics BSc programme is broad-based, meaning that you’ll develop your skills across a wide range of areas. You will study many aspects of pure and applied mathematics, together with general concepts of mathematical modelling. When it comes to the application of mathematics, we cover finance, statistics, operational research (how maths can be applied to commercial and industrial problems), numerical analysis (the approximate solution of very hard problems) and mechanics.
Follow the four-year ‘Professional Placement’ degree programme and you‘ll benefit from our extensive experience in helping students to find well-paid work placements with blue-chip companies. Our sandwich students find that their mathematical and transferable skills are in demand in many sectors, both in the UK and abroad.
Areas recently offering placements include: accountancy, aviation, banking, defence, finance, insurance, IT (software development, network management and design), management (public and private sector), marketing and telecommunications.
In the final year you’ll be able to study in-depth those areas of mathematics that particularly appeal to you. For example, you can choose to concentrate on statistics or financial applications or you can maintain a broad approach to the subject as a whole.
At Brunel we understand that you may not be ready to choose exactly what programme to follow, so don’t worry – you’ll have the chance to change your area of mathematics after the course starts.
This programme will meet the educational requirements of the Chartered Mathematician designation, awarded by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, when it is followed by subsequent training and experience in employment to obtain equivalent competences to those specified by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for taught master's degrees
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 7 graduates of Mathematics with Placement BSc (Hons) at Brunel University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Applied Mathematics.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates of Mathematics with Placement BSc (Hons) at Brunel University
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Mathematics with Placement BSc (Hons) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26000 | £28000 | £36000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24000 - £28500 | £22500 - £37000 | £26000 - £44500 |
All Applied Mathematics courses of Brunel University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Applied Mathematics
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26516 | £27314 | £33292 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22047 - £30741 | £21475 - £35639 | £24949 - £44619 |
All Applied Mathematics courses of UK
What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Mathematics with Placement, BSc (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Modules
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Mathematics with Placement BSc (Hons) at Brunel University
| 25% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 25% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 15% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Sports and fitness occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
including B in Mathematics or Further Mathematics
in any subject with grade B in A level Mathematics or Further Mathematics
Obtain a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points in the Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3 and grade B in A level Mathematics or Further Mathematics
including B in Mathematics or Further Mathematics
in any subject with grade B in A level Mathematics or Further Mathematics
in any subject with A level grades BB including B in Mathematics or Further Mathematics
in any subject and an A level at grade B in Mathematics or Further Mathematics
in any subject and an A level at grade B in Mathematics or Further Mathematics
including grade 5 in Mathematics or Further Mathematics at Higher Level
in any subject with an A level at grade B in Mathematics or Further Mathematics
including H3 in Mathematics or Further Mathematics
in any subject with an A level at grade B in Mathematics or Further Mathematics
in any subject with A levels grade BB including a B in Mathematics or Further Mathematics
in any subject with A levels grade BB including a B in Mathematics or Further Mathematics
including M2 in Mathematics or Further Mathematics
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no less than 5.5 in each subsection |
| Institution's Own Test | with no less than 55% in each subsection | |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 79 | with a minimum of: Reading - 18 Listening - 17 Speaking - 20 Writing - 17 |
| PTE Academic | 51 | with a minimum of 51 in all subscores |
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Mathematics with Placement, BSc (Hons).
Costs
Tuition Fees Mathematics with Placement BSc (Hons)
| EU | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £17355 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2024
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Brunel University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Brunel University in related subject specific rankings.
Mathematics
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- #46
- #59
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- Mathematics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 13 June, 2022]
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- #54
- #67
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- Mathematics
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The Guardian UK University League Tables by Subject
[Published ]
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- #19
- #351
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- Mathematics
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NTU by Subject
[Published 20 October, 2021]
Natural Sciences
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- #37
- #401
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- Physical Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #113
- #924
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- Physical Sciences
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
[Published 06 June, 2020]
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What students say about studying Applied Mathematics in the UK?
About Brunel University
Established in 1957, Brunel University is located in the large town of Uxbridge, in suburban London. Thanks to its location, Brunel University has numerous public transport connections to London, which students make use of for expanding their options when it comes to work experience placements. The admission rate is lower than in many universities, so applicants should prepare their personal statements and interviews well when applying to enrol here.
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 13 June, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject:
- Entry Standards 26%
Student Satisfaction 26%
Research Quality 22%
Graduate Prospects 26%
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 32.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
32.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
25% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 24 September, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -The Guardian University League Tables by Subject:
- Student to Staff Ratio 15%
Entry Standards 15%
Expenditure per Student 5%
Continuation 15% (non-medical subjects) OR 5% (medical subjects)
NSS - Teaching 8%
NSS - Assessment & Feedback 8%
NSS - Overall Satisfaction 4%
Career Prospects 15%
Value added 15%
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 20 October, 2021
Urap
- Published:
- 06 June, 2020