Mathematics with a Year Abroad (MMath)

Why study this course

The MMath degree will help you gain a competitive edge in the graduate employment market or prepare for a research career, all while exploring other cultures and practices on a Year Abroad.

The MMath degree expands on the BSc to prepare you for high-level entry into relevant professions. It’s also a solid base for pursuing a research career.

You will learn the same content as the four-year BSc with a Year Abroad degree, plus an additional year where you will complete a major piece of project work, such as:

• a survey of an existing area of mathematical theory not covered in taught modules
• an introductory research project
• the development of a piece of mathematical software

Not only will you explore a research topic of your choice, but you will also develop the crucial project and time management skills that graduate employers are looking for. You will also demonstrate that you are at the forefront of the discipline through extensive coverage of topics such as Mathematical Analysis, Mathematical Physics and Fluid Dynamics.

On this course, you will study at a university abroad during your third year. Our School has agreements with institutions across the globe, and you will have support to apply for your overseas year.

Studying abroad as part of your university experience is a great way to broaden your academic knowledge, immerse yourself in another culture and gain skills that could be valued by employers. Not only will it enhance your CV by demonstrating key skills such as communication, flexibility and collaborative working, it can also provide you with valuable networking opportunities. Above all, it is the start of a new adventure. A chance to experience new cultures and viewpoints, make new friends and share unforgettable experiences.

Accreditations

• Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA)

Careers and placements

Career prospects

You can use your MMath with a Year Abroad as a pathway to the workforce where you may meet our alumni working in a variety of fields such as data science, operational research, internet technology, medicine, banking, logistics, risk management, and marketing. Or, you might choose to widen your career options to include a range of related fields by completing a PhD in mathematics, the sciences, computing or engineering.

Maths Careers Support

In the Spring semester of your first year, there are a range of masterclasses available to you to help support your future career prospects. The classes cover work experience, CV and covering letters, application forms, interview techniques, and an introduction to LinkedIn.

We have a regularly-updated student jobs board featuring a range of volunteering, internship, placement, and graduate opportunities. Plus, we organise a full programme of student and employer presentations every year with employers, such as Lloyds Banking Group, HSBC, PwC, Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, Sainsburys, Network Rail, GSK, Office of National Statistics, Welsh Government, the MOD, Welsh Water, and the Met Office.

The School of Mathematics also has a Careers Management Skills Programme, presentations by students returning from industry and a range of sponsored prizes awarded for academic achievement.

Placements

The option of spending year three studying abroad extends the MMath degree to five years. We have agreements with a number of institutions across Europe, the United States, Canada and Australia. In some cases funding is available for travel and living costs.

If you decide not to do a placement abroad you can transfer to the four year MMath programme or to one of the BSc programmes.  BSc programmes with a year of Professional Placement have a duration of four years and may be dependent on your academic performance.