Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Computing Science and Physics] From University of Aberdeen

Degree benefits

• The programme is an excellent preparation for becoming a professional statistician or an actuary.

• The programme is accredited by the Royal Statistical Society. On application to the society, graduates are awarded Graduate Statistician status provided that at least second-class Honours has been obtained.

• Highly regarded UCL Mathematics is home to world-leading researchers in a wide range of fields, especially geometry, spectral theory, number theory, fluid dynamics and mathematical modelling.

• Three of the six British winners of the Fields medal (the mathematician's equivalent of the Nobel Prize) have associations with the department.

Degree structure

In each year of your degree you will take a number of individual modules, normally valued at 15 or 30 credits, adding up to a total of 120 credits for the year. Modules are assessed in the academic year in which they are taken. The balance of compulsory and optional modules varies from programme to programme and year to year. A 30-credit module is considered equivalent to 15 credits in the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).

In the first and second years of the programme you will take a balanced selection of modules in both UCL Mathematics and UCL Statistical Science. You will take a selection of designated modules in the third year and undertake a major project in your fourth year, which will include a substantial piece of written work and a presentation. Statistics will include much practical work while the mathematics will cover the theoretical aspects of the pure mathematics required to sustain and understand this.

This programme is offered as a three-year BSc or a four-year MSci degree. The first two years of the programme are identical, and students are advised to apply for the MSci degree in the first instance, as it is possible to transfer to the BSc during the first three years.

Careers

We aim to develop your skills in mathematical reasoning, problem-solving and accurate mathematical manipulation. You will also learn to handle abstract concepts and to think critically, argue logically and express yourself clearly.

A mathematics degree is highly valued by employers due to the skills in logical thinking, analysis, problem-solving and, of course, numeracy, that it develops.

Graduates have gone forward to use their mathematical skills in careers in the City of London, such as forecasting, risk analysis and trading; in financial services, such as accountancy, banking and insurance; and in scientific research, information technology and industry.Further study, such as a Master's degree or a PGCE qualification, is another popular option.