Applied Mathematics BSc (Hons)

The University of Edinburgh

Mathematics at university encourages you to think in an entirely different way.As well as developing a rigorous mindset, a mathematics degree introduces you to new mathematical concepts and delves into areas you won' t have explored at school.This new way of approaching and analysing complex problems is a particularly valuable skill, applicable to many exciting career paths. This makes maths graduates extremely employable.**Areas of study**This programme covers a broad spectrum of mathematical topics, from abstract methods to numerical computation. It also emphasises their application to real-world problems.The modular structure allows you to specialise in areas of particular interest, such as mathematical biology or scientific computing.**Optional courses**In addition to your mathematics courses in Years 1 and 2, you will study courses in other subjects. These may be in related areas such as physics or informatics, or from the wide and varied range offered across the University - such as philosophy, economics or languages.From Year 3 onwards, you will study your degree subject only.**Flexibility between BSc and MMath**It is possible to change between the BSc and MMath Applied Mathematics programmes up until the beginning of Year 4, subject to strong academic performance.**Second Year Entry** Well-prepared applicants can enter this programme in Year 2 and follow an accelerated programme. On this route, you will focus on mathematics from the beginning rather than studying a range of subjects in your first and second years.On the accelerated programme, we support your Year 2 mathematics courses with extra courses covering the key ideas in algebra, calculus and proofs from Year 1 of the programme.