Mathematics, BSc Hons (Extended) at University of Greenwich

Our extended mathematics course will give you the advanced mathematical methods, skills and techniques you need to build a successful career in mathematics.

Topics covered on this extended course include numerical mathematics, problem-solving and mathematical thinking, statistics and the use of mathematical software. If you're interested in teaching, you can apply for the Undergraduate Ambassadors Scheme, which helps you gain valuable classroom experience.

The course includes an initial foundation year, which provides the skills you need to make the most of your degree. In subsequent years, you follow the curriculum of our three-year course. The degree is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, the UK's chartered professional body for mathematicians. In the 2019 Guardian University Guide, our mathematics courses were ranked in the top 10 in the UK.

What you should know about this course

•  The BSc Hons Mathematics (Extended) course includes a preparatory year and helps students access degree study in this subject with a lower entry tariff
•  You will learn to identify and analyse relevant data to solve problems and will acquire IT skills using contemporary mathematical software packages
•  This course allows you to develop skills such as logical analysis, deduction, mathematical modelling, problem-solving and the appropriate application of mathematical concepts
•  Overall, you will improve your capacity for independent thinking, interpreting and presenting mathematical findings, translating quantitative information into a qualitative form, while developing your communication skills and your ability to work in teams

Careers and placements

Will I have a work placement?

You can opt to register on 'sandwich mode', which means you do a one-year full-time paid placement between your second and final year. While on a sandwich placement, you retain your student status and have full support from the university and your tutors as usual. Students are responsible for finding their own placements, though we will support you through the application process.

You can opt to do a 30-credit short placement during your final year. You can either do a Mathematics Work Placement where you work in the industry for one day a week or an Undergraduate Ambassador Scheme (UAS) placement where you work with mathematics teachers in a school or college for one day a week.

Students from Mathematical Sciences have secured placement years at the Department for Work & Pensions, NHS England, NATS, Home Office, HMRC, Department of Health, GSK, Intel and Lloyds Banking Group.

How long is my placement?

Sandwich placements must last for a minimum of 36 weeks full-time, though they can be as long as 13 months. Mathematics Work Placement and UAS placement students work for one day a week for 15 weeks.

What are the financial arrangements?

Sandwich placements are typically paid full-time positions. The salary should reflect the going rate for an entry level role in the relevant industry.

What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

Career opportunities for this course are varied. Most industries are always on the lookout for graduates with intellectual, mathematical and numerical skills that can be applied to a wide range of practical situations. 

You may choose to work in a wide variety of careers in fields such as data science,  mathematical modelling, academic or industrial research, internet technology, the pharmaceutical industry, accounting, banking, the Civil Service, teaching, logistics, consultancy, actuarial science, risk management and marketing.

Are internships available?

Students are encouraged to gain relevant work experience, which can include internships and be paid or unpaid. Students are responsible for finding their own internships, though we will support you through the application process.

Do you provide employability services?

Employability activities take place all the time at Greenwich and students are encouraged to take part in as many opportunities as possible. The central Employability and Careers Service provides support for students preparing to apply for placements and graduate roles, such as CV clinics, mock interviews and employability skills workshops. 

Each School also has its own Employability Officer who provides specific opportunities relevant to your own course. They work closely with professionals in the industry to ensure you are well-prepared for the workplace and have already begun to build your professional network by the time you graduate.