Mathematics and Physics (with foundation year) BSc (Hons)

Careers and employability

Your career development

You will develop numerical, analytical and computational skills, which employers greatly respect, and essential, transferable skills, including report communication skills, teamwork and problem-solving.

Many graduates also choose to undertake further study on one of our Masters-level courses or MPhil and PhD research degrees in areas including Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Quantum Computing and Detector Research.

Placements

NTU is one of the most employment-focused universities. Increasingly, employers want to recruit graduates who have real-world work experience. That’s why all of our courses, across every subject area, offer you a work experience opportunity. Our experts help build and support your future with various career programmes and events.

On this course, after your third year, you will have the opportunity to take a year's work placement (sandwich placement). This will give you a chance to gain vital experience and put your knowledge into practice. You're also twice as likely to secure a graduate job within six months if you take a work placement.

Our recent students have taken placements across various companies, including DeVere Group, Cooper Parry and IBM. They secured varied roles such as Trainee Wealth Assistant, Business Analyst and Auditing Assistant.

You'll be supported and assessed throughout your placement year and will write a reflective report and diary at the end of your placement. When you complete your placement, you will be eligible to receive an additional award of a Diploma in Professional Practice.

Find out more about work placements.

Mathematics Undergraduate Researchers Studentship (MURS)

You will be able to apply for MURS Programme - a funded opportunity to collaborate with academic staff on cutting-edge research projects. It's a structured 6-8 weeks summer programme for second year full degree students, during which, you will meet weekly with your supervisor for mentorship and guidance. These sessions are tailored to your chosen project's needs and the supervisor's approach. It is an additional skill building opportunity that will equip you with essential skills to tackle active research problems and master the art of conducting mathematical research.

NTU Enterprise

You'll also have the opportunity to turn your ideas into a viable business with help from NTU Enterprise, NTU's purpose-built Centre for Entrepreneurship and Enterprise, a support centre to help students create, develop and grow their businesses.