Mathematics BSc(Hons)

Why choose this course?

This course enables you to study Mathematics in combination with Business, IT or another science subject. Mathematics at Kingston focuses on the applicable aspects of maths, giving you the opportunity to explore how numerical techniques are used in business, government and science.

See the course combinations section for more information about the different joint honours options.

What will you study?

Early stages of the course cover calculus, algebra and statistics along with essential numerical and programming techniques. Depending on whether you study maths as a major, half or minor field, you can then dig deeper into applied mathematical concepts such as mathematical and statistical modelling and operational research. You can also study computing topics such as Java programming, Visual Basic and databases.

Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Those listed here may also be a mixture of core and optional modules.

Year 1

• Mathematical Science 1 and 2
• Introduction to Probability and Statistics
• Introduction to Linear Algebra
• Fundamental Programming Concepts

Year 2

• Mathematical Methods
• Ordinary Differential Equations
• Concepts of Mathematics
• Option module

Year 3

• Partial Differential Equations and Approximation Theory
• Option modules
• Project OR Mathematics Education