Imperial College London - Department of Mathematics
BSc in Mathematics (Pure Mathematics)

South Kensington, United Kingdom

DEGREE TYPE

BSc

DURATION

3 years

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

* at 18.00 UK time

Key Summary

About : The BSc in Mathematics (Pure Mathematics) offers a deep dive into mathematical concepts and theories. This program focuses on the rigorous study of mathematical principles and their applications, preparing students for advanced analytical tasks. The course encourages problem-solving and logical reasoning, essential skills in various fields.

Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in sectors such as finance, data analysis, teaching, and research. The critical thinking developed during the program equips graduates for roles like mathematicians, statisticians, actuaries, or further academic pursuits like a master's or PhD in mathematics or related disciplines.

Engage with mathematical ideas that will develop your critical and intellectual abilities and introduce new ways of thinking.

Choose from over 50 specialised modules and deepen your knowledge in the areas that most appeal to you.

Enrich your study of mathematics with an integrated year of Master’s level study, or a year abroad at a leading global university.

This course aims to present you with a wide range of mathematical ideas in a way that develops your critical and intellectual abilities.

You will engage with concepts that are both a direct continuation of those at A-level, and others that introduce you to new ways of thinking.

Your studies will cover the key areas of mathematics such as algebra, analysis, probability and statistics. You'll also explore topics such as the logical structure of arguments, the proper definition of mathematical objects, the design of sophisticated mathematical models, and the legitimacy of computations.

This course will enable you to develop a broad understanding of mathematical theory and application, while also providing opportunities to deepen your knowledge in the mathematical areas that most appeal to you.

You will be able to select from over 50 specialised modules, many of which are linked to our cutting-edge research and led by pre-eminent experts in their fields.

The MSci Mathematics course builds on the BSc with an integrated year taught at Master's level, in which you complete advanced modules and a research project.

As a graduate in mathematics, you'll possess a set of logical and analytical skills that are highly valued by employers, enabling you to pursue opportunities across the commercial, government and education sectors.

Year 1

In your first year, you will study the following core modules.

Core modules

Introduction to University Mathematics
Analysis 1
Linear Algebra and Groups
Calculus and Applications
Probability and Statistics
Introduction to Computation
An Introduction to Applied Mathematics
Individual Research Project

Year 2

In your second year, you will study five core modules.

You will also select four optional modules.

Optional modules may be prerequisites for modules in later years. You will be advised about such dependencies before making your choices.

Core modules

Analysis 2
Group Research Project
Groups and Rings
Lebesgue Measure and Integration
Linear Algebra and Numerical Analysis
Multi-variable Calculus and Differential Equations
I-Explore module

Optional modules

Network Science
Partial Differential Equations in Action
Principles of Programming
Probability for Statistics
Statistical Modelling 1

Year 3

In your third year, you will be able to access a large selection of optional modules, including those specifically required for your stream of study.

You will choose at least five modules from Group A to graduate with a Pure Mathematics degree.

In addition, you will be able to choose a further three or four modules, depending on the number of ECTS credits awarded. This may include Group B modules, modules available in Year 2, and at most one offered by other departments.

Group A modules