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Mathematical Engineering: University of Birmingham

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Degree 
BSc/MSci
Address
Mathematical Engineering: University of Birmingham, School of Mathematics, The Watson Building, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Subject
Engineering
Duration 
3 years for BSc, 4 years for MSci
Telephone 
+44(0) 121 414 6587
Fax 
+44(0)121 414 3389
E-mail 

mat...@bham.ac.uk

Website 
http://www.mat.bham.ac.uk



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Designing aircraft wings, coating surfaces with special paint films, and making fertiliser pellets are three examples of real-world engineering projects that mathematicians from Birmingham have worked on. The Mathematical Engineering programme gives you the specific training in the areas of mathematics, together with a working knowledge of engineering, required to address these sorts of problems.

This degree is designed to teach you the specialist mathematics skills that working engineers may need to call on. It is an integrated programme with two-thirds of your time spent studying mathematics, computing, and applied mathematics. The rest of your time is spent studying topics such as thermodynamics or engine emissions in Engineering.

The BSc provides you with an excellent preparation for entering employment, whilst the MSci gives you greater choice and the chance to explore the cutting edge of engineering mathematics, particularly with project work. The MSci is ideal if you are thinking of entering research or have a career in mind for which you need to develop specific skills. The choice of the BSc or MSci is made at the end of your second year.

First year

The first year develops the basic techniques in core calculus and algebra, and introduces the key ideas in pure mathematics, mechanics and computational mathematics that form the basis of the techniques you will encounter in later years. In Engineering, you study statics and dynamics, fluid flow, thermodynamics and heat transfer.

Second year

The second year introduces you to some of the more advanced areas of mathematics, such as multivariate calculus, linear algebra and techniques in applied mathematics. You choose between mechanical and civil engineering, with modules on, for example, heat pumps and heat engines or flooding and river systems.You decide whether to take the BSc or the MSci at the end of Year 2.

Third year

In the third year you get to choose from a selection of appropriate advanced modules in Mathematics and either Civil or Mechanical Engineering.  Possible modules might include Perturbation Theory, Chaos, Flows in Power Conversion Plants, or Structural Engineering Design. BSc students undertake some project work in mathematics.

Fourth year

In the final year of the MSci you undertake a large project in applied maths, together with other Mathematics modules. In Engineering you might study modules as varied as Vehicle Safety, Energy and the Environment, or Water Quality Management. The programme is deliberately designed to take you to the frontiers of research, and the project in particular is excellent preparation for the sort of high-level career in industry where you will be expected to produce and assess highly technical reports.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching is shared between Mathematics and Engineering.

Career opportunities

Almost all of the career paths open to graduates in Mathematics are available to you, but you will be especially qualified for employment in industrial research and technical management. Graduates from Birmingham have gone on to work in areas including accountancy; actuarial science; city fund management; business analysis; police statistics; computer analysis; local government; tennis coaching; defence research; medical research; teaching; management consultancy; national security; and mathematical research.

Entry requirements

  • Number of A levels required: 3
  • Typical offer: AAB–ABB
  • Required subjects and grades: A level Mathematics at grade A; one of A level Physics, Chemistry or Design Technology at grade B (we will be happy to discuss your individual offer with you)
  • General Studies: not accepted, but a grade A may be considered if you fail to meet your offer
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: 34–36 points including 6 points in Mathematics at HL and 5 points in either Physics or Chemistry at HL

Other qualifications are considered – see the entry requirements section for full details

Additional information

  1. For more information please see the Single Honours Mathematics entry in this prospectus and visit our Admissions web pages at www.mat.bham.ac.uk/admissions Please also see About courses in Engineering
  2. If you would like a copy of our Admissions Brochure please send your name and address to maths@bham.ac.uk

Contact details

  • Admissions Tutor: Dr Chris Good
  • Tel: +44 (0)121 414 6594
  • Email: maths@bham.ac.uk

For general information about open days

Main University Switchboard

  • Postal address: The University of Birmingham
    Edgbaston
    Birmingham
    B15 2TT
    United Kingdom
  • Tel: +44 (0)121 414 3344
  • Fax: +44(0)121 414 3971

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