Louise Kelly Mathematics and Statistics Faculty of Science

Course background and structure Offer 12 degrees –Mathematics (BSc and MMath), Mathematics and Statistics (BSc and MMath), Mathematics with Teaching –Mathematics and Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics, Data Analytics –Mathematics, Statistics and a Business Subject (Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management Science)

Fixed curriculum in years 1 and 2, plus elective subject –Equal split for joint degrees Choice in years 3 and 4 Flexible degree structure –Transfer possible in year 1 and year 2 –Some degrees share same year 1 and year 2 Very applied with a focus on real-life problems –Several academics hold joint appointments Course background and structure

Admissions requirements (year 1) DegreeHighersHNC/HND*SWAP* BSc Mathematics, MCS, DA AABB/ABBBC A in Mathematics B in graded unitSTEM: Pass mathematics modules BSc MPAABB/ABBBC A in Mathematics B in Physics As above BSc MwT, MSE, MSF, MSMS AABB/ABBBC A in Mathematics C in English As above; Higher English or equivalent BSc MSAAAAAA A in Mathematics C in English A in graded unit; Higher English or equivalent As above; Higher English or equivalent MMathAAAAAA in graded unitAs above * Courses/curriculum considered on individual basis

Admissions requirements (year 2) DegreeAdvanced HighersHNC/HND* BSc Mathematics, MCS, DA AB A in Mathematics BSc MPAB A in Mathematics B in physics BSc MwT, MSE, MSF, MSMS AB A in Mathematics (Higher English) BSc MSANot offered MMathAAB A in Mathematics * Courses/curriculum considered on individual basis

Admissions process Team of Selectors within the Department Usually around 150 places per year Usually around 800 applications per year Unconditional offers processed first Applicants without Higher Mathematics at A or Advanced Higher Mathematics at B –Summer School offered

UCAS Personal statement Why do you want to study Mathematics or related degree –E.g. For Mathematics with Teaching, why Teaching? Evidence of independence –Part-time, work, hobbies, non-academic awards etc Any personal circumstances

Teacher reference Evidence of academic ability Evidence of independence Evidence of commitment to the four/five years of study

The Digital Academy A new partnership – Delivering work-ready graduates for the Digital Economy – Strathclyde, FE Colleges, Leading Employers A response – To the increased demand for graduates with digital technology skills Smoother transition from College to University Watch this space