Studying Mathematics at Salford
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Course overview BSc(Hons) Mathematics: modules Mechanics & Year 1 Linear Mathematical Mathematical Analysis Vector Probability Algebra Methods I Modelling Calculus Business & Year 2 Inviscid Fluid Tensor Mathematical Numerical Industrial Statistics Dynamics Algebra Methods II Analysis Mathematics Optional Industrial Placement Year Final Year Mathematical Project Option I Option II Option III Methods III Previous Options: Continuum Mechanics, Viscous Fluids, Mathematical Statistics, Operational Research, Computer Graphics
Course overview Financial Mathematics: modules Organisations in a Global Environment Year 1 Linear Mathematical Mathematical Probability Algebra Methods I Modelling I Principles of Economics Financial Markets and Instruments Mathematics Year 2 Mathematical Mathematical Statistics of Financial Methods II Modelling II Derivatives I Law in a Business Context Optional Industrial Placement Year Optional Business School Final Year Mathematics of Optional CSE module Project financial module derivatives II Financial Risk Management Suggested Options: Business Taxation, Intl. & Business Finance, Management Accounting for Control Mathematical Statistics, Operational Research, Computer Graphics
How you study BSc(Hons) Mathematics: Year 1 Mechanics & Year 1 Linear Mathematical Mathematical Analysis Vector Probability Algebra Methods I Modelling Calculus 1 phase test 1 tutorial 1 phase test (25% of assignment phase (25%) 1 programming Assessment mark) phase (30%) tests 1 course project (50%) Continuous tests 1 computer (50%) work (25%) 1 tutorial assessment (50%) assignment 1 exam 1 exam assignment (25%) 1 exam (50%) (20%) (50%) (50%) (50%) 1 exam (50% 1 exam of mark) (50%) For each subject plan to spend Expected study time per week = 42 hours per week 2 hours of lectures 1 hour tutorial + 200 hours exam revision 4 hours private study
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 Morning (9.00am to 12.00pm) Afternoon (2.00pm to 5.00pm) Mathematics 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 Morning (9.00am to 12.00pm) Afternoon (2.00pm to 5.00pm) Year 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 Foundation Physics B to 1.00pm)
How you study Foundation Year BSc (Hons) Mathematics / Financial Mathematics Foundation Foundation Foundation Introduction Foundation Foundation Foundation Year Mathematics Mathematics to Probability IT and Study Physics A Physics B 1 2 & Statistics Skills Learning Portfolio- Portfolio- Exercises 4 phase tests 4 phase tests Continuous Assessment Coursework Coursework (75%) (30%) (30%) assessment (50%) (50%) (50%) Project 1 exam 1 exam 1 exam 1 exam Presentation (70%) (70%) 1 exam (50%) (50%) (50%) and Report (25%) For each subject plan to spend Expected study time per week = 42 hours per week 2 hours of lectures 1 hour tutorial + 200 hours exam revision 4 hours private study
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
Supportive learning environment ✓ Small class size ✓ Mathscope: Drop-in centre for 1-2-1 help ✓ Staff-Student committees ✓ Personal tutor
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Mathematics Careers: How topics map onto professions ⚫ 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
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
Questions? 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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