Mathematical Studies (Certificate of Higher Education) - 2013/2014 entry
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Overview
- This intensive course will prepare you for mathematics, finance, business, IT or economics degrees. It includes modules to help develop your study and research skills and to assist with your personal development and planning of applications for further study. Our lecturers are dedicated to providing a wide range of opportunities for adult learners interested in mathematics and its application to solving problems, both abstract and in the real world. On successful completion, you will be guaranteed an interview for Birkbeck's mathematics degrees.
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Course structure and modules
To gain the Certificate of Higher Education, you must successfully complete the following 8 modules (all 15 credits each), worth a total of 120 credit points:
- Mathematics: Part 1 of 3 (FFMT011H4)
- Mathematics: Part 2 of 3 (FFMT021H4)
- Mathematics: Part 3 of 3 (FFMT031H4)
- Further Mathematics: Part 1 of 3 (FFMT012H4)
- Further Mathematics: Part 2 of 3 (FFMT022H4)
- Further Mathematics: Part 3 of 3 (FFMT032H4)
- Personal Progress and Development Planning (FFSC100H3)
- Study and Research Skills for Science and Mathematics (FFSC300H4).
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Further study opportunities
On successful completion of the Certificate of Higher Education, you may progress to the first year of a variety of degrees, including mathematics and statistics, statistics and economics, statistics and management, accountancy, information systems and management.
Students who are awarded the Certificate of Higher Education are guaranteed an interview for related part-time BSc degrees at Birkbeck. The programme is also recognised by other colleges of the University of London, as well as other higher education institutions offering full-time degrees.
We also offer guidance with your UCAS application, should you decide to continue your studies outside Birkbeck.
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How to apply/enrol
Programme application certificate: you apply online for this certificate in the same way as for a degree course.
You must complete an application form and must apply for the whole programme. You are advised to apply early, as demand for places is high.
You may be asked to attend an interview, where you will receive guidance from our lecturers on your chosen subject areas and how you can plan your study and career progression effectively. Before attending the interview, you will need to complete a supplementary exercise pack to bring with you.
You may be advised to attend our preparation weeks, which are taught in July and prior to the start of the programme in October.
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