Mathematical Studies: University of Southampton

Course Description

This is the most flexible degree programme. In each of the three years you have the chance to broaden your interests by studying subjects from outside mathematics, from fields as diverse as Physics, Computing, Philosophy, Spanish, Music, English and many others. You therefore have a chance to develop a range of mathematical and other skills which will serve you well in a very wide variety of careers.

The flexibility of this degree means that students are able to transfer onto the programme from other degrees. For example if you start on the Mathematics with Economics degree but decide after a year or so that you don't want to specialise in Economics quite so much then you will be able to transfer to Mathematical Studies and diversify your options. Transfer to this programme is possible from a number of other programmes in the school.

Course content

• Calculus
• Algebra
• Geometry
• Statistics
• Differential equations
• Abstract algebra
• Number theory
• Fluid dynamics
• Relativity, black holes and cosmology
• Communicating and researching mathematics

Entry requirements

• A levels: AAB, including mathematics, or ABB, including further mathematics
• IB: 34 points, 16 at higher level, including 6 in mathematics
• Intake: 150
• Average applicants per place: 7–8

Main University Contact

• Postal Address: University of Southampton
  University Road
  Southampton
  SO17 1BJ
• Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 5000
• Fax: +44 (0)23 8059 3131
• Email: admissns@soton.ac.uk
• Website: http://www.soton.ac.uk/