Mathematical Studies

“the greatest mathematicians, as archimedes, newton and gauss, always united theory and applications in equal measure.” – felix klein mathematics is intrinsically beautiful and satisfying to study but perhaps the true skills lie in applying it to the challenges and intricacies of the world we all live in. our mathematical studies course is firmly rooted in the key concepts and techniques of mathematics, from the abstract to the practical, but it also allows you to pursue studies in related fields and to build a skill set that is unique to you and your personal interests. in years 2 and 3 you may be able to choose up to a quarter of your courses from other departments, such as computer science, philosophy, sociology, physics or management.

ELP programs are offered by universities or pathway institutions to assist students in achieving the language proficiency required for academic studies. You can get admitted to your course with a lower language requirement if you do an ELP program.

Graduates from this course are in high demand for their broad and deep understanding of mathematical methods and concepts, their ability to handle complex data sets, approach problems creatively and logically and undertake specialist research. we have a strong track record of producing high achievers who go on to enjoy rewarding and high profile careers. our department is part of the school of engineering, physical and mathematical sciences and we enjoy strong ties with both the information security sector and industry at large. graduates from our department have successfully secured positions in business management, it consultancy, computer analysis and programming, accountancy, the civil service, teaching, actuarial science, finance, risk analysis, research and engineering. we have graduates working for organisations such as kpmg, ernst & young, the ministry of defence, barclays bank, lloyds banking group, the department of health, logica, mclaren and towerswatson, and in research teams tackling problems as diverse as aircraft design, operational research and cryptography. we offer a competitive work experience scheme at the end of year 2, with short-term placements available during the summer holidays. you will also attend a cv writing workshop as part of your core modules in year 2, and your personal adviser and the campus careers team will be on hand to offer advice and guidance on your chosen career. the university of london careers advisory service also offers tailored sessions for mathematics students, on finding summer internships or holiday jobs and securing employment after graduation. our strong ties with industry mean we understand the needs of employers. take advantage of our summer work placement scheme and learn to fine-tune your cv. benefit from a personal adviser who will guide you through your studies

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Royal Holloway, University of London has partnerships with the following companies: