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Studying Mathematics at Salford

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Location

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Peel Park Campus

Accommodation

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Maths programmes in many other universities (lectures taught in large groups)

Maths programmes at Salford University (lectures taught in smaller groups)

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BSc(Hons) Mathematics: modules

Year 1 Analysis Linear Algebra Mathematical Methods I Mathematical Modelling Mechanics & Vector Calculus Probability Year 2 Inviscid Fluid Dynamics Tensor Algebra Mathematical Methods II Business & Industrial Mathematics Statistics Numerical Analysis Optional Industrial Placement Year Final Year Project Mathematical Methods III Option I Option II Option III

Previous Options: Continuum Mechanics, Viscous Fluids, Mathematical Statistics, Operational Research, Computer Graphics

Course overview

Financial Mathematics: modules

Year 1 Probability Linear Algebra Mathematical Methods I Mathematical Modelling I Organisations in a Global Environment Principles of Economics Year 2 Statistics Mathematics

• f Financial

Derivatives I Mathematical Methods II Mathematical Modelling II Financial Markets and Instruments Law in a Business Context Optional Industrial Placement Year Final Year Project Mathematics of financial derivatives II Optional CSE module Optional Business School module Financial Risk Management

Suggested Options: Business Taxation, Intl. & Business Finance, Management Accounting for Control Mathematical Statistics, Operational Research, Computer Graphics

Course overview

BSc(Hons) Mathematics: Year 1

Year 1 Analysis Linear Algebra Mathematical Methods I Mathematical Modelling Mechanics & Vector Calculus Probability Assessment 1 phase test (25% of mark) Continuous assessment (25%) 1 exam (50%

• f mark)

1 phase test (25%) 1 course work (25%) 1 exam (50%) phase tests (50%) 1 exam (50%) 1 programming project (50%) 1 tutorial assignment (50%) 1 tutorial assignment (30%) 1 computer assignment (20%) 1 exam (50%) phase tests (50%) 1 exam (50%) Expected study time per week For each subject plan to spend 2 hours of lectures 1 hour tutorial 4 hours private study

How you study

  = 42 hours per week + 200 hours exam revision

Current Timetables (2019/20)

Mathematics Morning (9.00am to 12.00pm) Afternoon (2.00pm to 5.00pm) Monday Probability Mechanics & Vector Calculus Tuesday Mathematical Methods 1 Analysis Wednesday Thursday Friday Mathematical Modelling Linear Algebra (1.00pm to 4.00pm) Financial Mathematics Morning (9.00am to 12.00pm) Afternoon (2.00pm to 5.00pm) Monday Probability Tuesday Mathematical Methods 1 Principles of Economics (4.00pm to 6.00pm) Wednesday Thursday Principles of Economics (11.00am to 1.00pm) Friday Mathematical Modelling Linear Algebra (1.00pm to 4.pm)

Trimester 1 Timetables from 2019/20

Foundation Year Morning (9.00am to 12.00pm) Afternoon (2.00pm to 5.00pm) Monday Intro to Probability and Statistics IT and Study Skills Tuesday Foundation Mathematics 1 (9.00am to 11.00) Wednesday Thursday Foundation Physics S Foundation Mathematics 1 (1.00pm to 3.00pm) Friday Foundation Mathematics 1 (11.00am to 1.00pm) Foundation Physics B

Foundation Year

BSc (Hons) Mathematics / Financial Mathematics

Foundation Year Foundation Mathematics 1 Foundation Mathematics 2 Introduction to Probability & Statistics Foundation Physics A Foundation Physics B Foundation IT and Study Skills Assessment 4 phase tests (30%) 1 exam (70%) 4 phase tests (30%) 1 exam (70%) Continuous assessment (50%) 1 exam (50%) Portfolio- Coursework (50%) 1 exam (50%) Portfolio- Coursework (50%) 1 exam (50%) Learning Exercises (75%) Project Presentation and Report (25%) Expected study time per week For each subject plan to spend 2 hours of lectures 1 hour tutorial 4 hours private study

How you study

  = 42 hours per week + 200 hours exam revision

How you study

Preparation for employment and applied research

⚫ Dedicated modules applying mathematics to real-world problems ⚫ 'Cutting Edge' themes investigated such as climate change, nanotechnology, renewable energy, economic sustainability and artificial intelligence ⚫ Seminar speakers from business and industry and optional work experience year

✓ Small class size ✓ Mathscope: Drop-in centre for 1-2-1 help ✓ Staff-Student committees ✓ Personal tutor

Supportive learning environment

Student satisfaction

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⚫ Operational Research:

Travel Company, Logistics, Sellafield OR

⚫ Probability & Statistics: Manchester Medical Statistics, NHS,

Financial Risk Management, Banking, Accounting, Civil Service

⚫ Computing: Google, Cisco, Twitter, Game development,

Communication Technology, Broadcasting

⚫ Physics applications: Aerospace, Met. Service, Car

Manufacturers, Wind Energy, Engineering

Mathematics Careers: How topics map onto professions

Maths Graduates from Salford: employment

Job Company Teacher Training University of Oxford Financial Crime Investigator HSBC, Dubai Financial Analyst Car Benefit Solutions Financial Crime Investigator AML Royal Bank of Scotland Assistant Accountant Cypcana Alarms Ltd, Limmasol Business Finance Officer Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Performance Analyst Investment Bank, Spinningfields Maths course tutor, studying for PGCE part time The Oldham College Software Developer FDM Group Accepted for Teacher Training Manchester Metropolitan Supply Analyst G2S Limited Supply Teacher Ranstad Education Sales representative Car Finance 247 Teacher Manchester Scheduling Coordinator DST Output UK Self-employed Bluesolar PhD University of Lancaster MSc Finance and Management University of East Anglia MSc Actuarial Science University of Edinburgh

Please do not hesitate to contact us: Course Leader BSc Mathematics:

• Dr. Kevin Sandiford

Tel: 0161 295 2097 Email: k.sandiford@salford.ac.uk Course Leader BSc Financial Mathematics:

• Dr. Edmund Chadwick

Tel: 0161 295 3259 Email: e.a.chadwick@Salford.ac.uk Web: http://www.salford.ac.uk/ug-courses/mathematics

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