Mathematics (Q31) BSc (Hons)
The Open University
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Take your understanding of concepts, theories and applications in pure and applied mathematics to graduate level. You can also include optional statistics, theoretical physics or mathematics education. You’ll cover a wide range of topics and develop an understanding of mathematical problems and approaches. Practise with essential methods and tools, and increase your familiarity with mathematical software. Gain an appreciation of the role and construction of rigorous proof. And build your experience of communicating mathematical arguments and conclusions.
Key features of the course
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Choose pure and applied mathematics modules that fit your needs and interests.
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Include statistics, physics and mathematics education options.
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Develop your experience with mathematical methods and software.
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Start at a point that suits your level of mathematical knowledge.
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Move to a different mathematics/statistics degree, if your aspirations change, even after you’ve started.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 179 graduates of Mathematics (Q31) BSc (Hons) at The Open 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 (Q31) BSc (Hons) at The Open University
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Mathematics (Q31) 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 | |
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| Median salary | £27500 | £26500 | £30500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £37000 | £16000 - £39000 | £18000 - £42500 |
All Applied Mathematics courses of The Open 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
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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% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Mathematics (Q31) BSc (Hons) at The Open University
| 20% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 20% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 10% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
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Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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Costs
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.
University Rankings
Positions of The Open University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The Open University in related subject specific rankings.
Natural Sciences
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- #401
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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About The Open University
The Open University was established in 1969 in Milton Keynes, and is the largest university in the UK for undergraduate education. The OU is among the most prestigious distance-learning institutions in the United Kingdom, enjoying numerous awards and accreditations, including Triple Crown status for their Business School.
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Ranking publishers
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)