Mathematics and Statistics (BSc) - 2013/2014 entry
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Course structure
Modules in the first two years introduce the main concepts and skills involved in mathematics and statistics, leading to more specialised modules in the final two years.
Year 1
- Algebra 1: Techniques and Applications
- Calculus 1: Single Variable
- Proof and Structure in Mathematics.
Year 2
Years 3 and 4
- Probability Models and Time Series
- Statistical Modelling
- Statistics: Theory and Practice.
A choice of three other option modules, including:
- Algebra 2: Theory and Structure
- Calculus 3: Transforms and Models
- Computational Mathematics
- Games, Choice and Optimisation
- Number Theory and Geometry
- Real and Complex Variable.
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Study resources
The Birkbeck Library contains copies of all the recommended texts for the programme. There are facilities for private study in the library, which has late night opening every day of the week. In addition, the College has several computer workstation rooms. Lecturing staff are available either in regular office hours or by appointment to discuss your work, and each student has a personal tutor who can give general study advice. Birkbeck has a full programme of study skills courses to help students returning to education.
The Department of Economics, Mathematics and Statistics has a first-rate teaching record. It was praised in the last Quality Assurance Agency inspection for the level of support and guidance available to students, and for the constructive undergraduate admissions procedure, which enables students from a wide variety of backgrounds to gain access to higher education.
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Further study opportunities
We offer Master's degrees in related subjects, including statistics and finance.
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Careers information
Mathematics graduates go on to careers in business and finance, statistics, research and analysis, and teaching.
- To speak to an independent careers advisor, booking onto one of our Future Focus — Careers Workshops
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Further details
BSc Mathematics and BSc Mathematics and Statistics programmes
The BSc Mathematics and BSc Mathematics and Statistics programmes have a common core of modules for the first two years. It is therefore possible to transfer between programmes during this time should your preference change.
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Apply now
- How to apply
Please apply online. We may require you to take an entrance test which you would do at home.
- Application deadlines and interviews
- We encourage you to apply as early as possible, though we still consider applications up to the end of September.
- All eligible applicants are interviewed. Interviews usually take place between April and September, and are by arrangement.
- Online application
You can apply online from the link below. - Our Application Workshop will give you an overview of what Birkbeck looks for in an undergraduate degree application and includes practical writing exercises to help you write a more effective personal statement
- How to apply
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Key information set
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Welcome to Birkbeck, London's evening university: Number 1 in London for teaching and student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2012).
Birkbeck specialises in part-time, evening study. The Key Information Set has been developed for full-time, daytime courses. We are providing some additional information about our evening courses to help you make an informed choice.
Fees:
The Key Information Set (KIS) for this degree course shows the annual fee for a 3-year, full-time degree. This is a 4-year, part-time evening degree and the annual fee is lower than the fee shown in the KIS. See 'Fees and funding' in the left hand menu for the correct fee for this course.Years of study:
The KIS presents all degrees as 3-year courses. Birkbeck's standard part-time, evening degree is a 4-year course.
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