Hello. I'm Dr Jie Yang.
I am the BSc Director of Studies for Mathematics.
Our programme is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its
applications, which is the UK's chartered professional body for mathematicians.
Our programme is taught by a diverse group of lecturers
with different expertise, ranging from mathematical biology and fluid
dynamics to mathematical finance and statistics.
Now, in your first year
you'll be taught modules such as calculus and linear algebra.
This is to help you develop
your foundational knowledge as well as develop analytical skills
to help you solve problems in a rigorous fashion.
During the second and third year of your studies,
you will be offered optional modules, such as Statistical Models,
Mathematical Biology, and also Quantum Mechanics.
You can choose these particular modules according to the career direction
you wish to pursue.
Our programme places
an emphasis on mathematical modeling and also computational
skills, such as writing reports in LaTeX and also programming in Python.
We have a mix of exam and project
based modules to assess a different range of skills from our students.
In particular during the final year of your studies
you will investigate a topic of your choice
under the supervision of a member of staff.
During this process, you will greatly enhance your written
and your presentation skills.
In addition to developing your independent learning skills.