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Mathematical Sciences
Undergraduate Degrees
2011/2012www.brunel.ac.uk/maths
BSc (Honours) in Financial Computing2012/2013www.brunel.ac.uk/maths
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Brunel University
Reasons to choose Brunel University
Outstanding teaching and research
Confirmed teaching excellence, flexible, innovative degree programmes and a strong research ethos are just some of the reasons why our courses are of such high quality.
Excellent employment opportunities
The combination of relevant courses, practical placements and integrated professional development produces graduates who employers want to recruit.
A friendly campus environment
Brunel’s investment in buildings and infrastructure is now approaching £300 million, with many new and refurbished social, teaching and sporting facilities, and more green spaces outside. Everything you need – from teaching and learning facilities to welfare support and accommodation – is all in one location.
First-class accommodation
A guaranteed* place in your first year, free network connection (subject to restrictions) and on-campus halls of residence are just a few of the advantages of living at Brunel.
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A great social life
Make the most of the great nightlife in the Students’ Union, join one of the 90 sport clubs and societies, or enjoy the delights of Uxbridge and London.
Get involved: sport and the arts scene
Make the most of our world-class sport and fitness facilities or participate in the active and vibrant arts scene.
An exceptional support network
Starting university can be a daunting experience. Brunel provides support and welfare services to help you take on all the challenges of university life.
International students
Be part of a student community that plays host to over 2,500 international students from over 110 different countries.
Financing your studies
The financial support on offer from Brunel and from the Government mean that over two-thirds of Brunel students will be eligible for non-repayable bursaries and grants.
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Brunel is a world-class university based in Uxbridge, West London. Established in 1966, following a long academic tradition of high quality engineering education and industrial training, Brunel’s distinctive mission has always been to combine academic rigour with the practical, entrepreneurial and imaginative approach pioneered by our namesake Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
*may not apply to clearing applicants2
Brunel University
Reasons to choose Brunel University
Outstanding teaching and research
Confirmed teaching excellence, flexible, innovative degree programmes and a strong research ethos are just some of the reasons why our courses are of such high quality.
Excellent employment opportunities
The combination of relevant courses, practical placements and integrated professional development produces graduates who employers want to recruit.
A friendly campus environment
Brunel’s investment in buildings and infrastructure is now approaching £300 million, with many new and refurbished social, teaching and sporting facilities, and more green spaces outside. Everything you need – from teaching and learning facilities to welfare support and accommodation – is all in one location.
First-class accommodation
A guaranteed* place in your first year, free network connection (subject to restrictions) and on-campus halls of residence are just a few of the advantages of living at Brunel.
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A great social life
Make the most of the great nightlife in the Students’ Union, join one of the 90 sport clubs and societies, or enjoy the delights of Uxbridge and London.
Get involved: sport and the arts scene
Make the most of our world-class sport and fitness facilities or participate in the active and vibrant arts scene.
An exceptional support network
Starting university can be a daunting experience. Brunel provides support and welfare services to help you take on all the challenges of university life.
International students
Be part of a student community that plays host to over 2,500 international students from over 110 different countries.
Financing your studies
The financial support on offer from Brunel and from the Government mean that over two-thirds of Brunel students will be eligible for non-repayable bursaries and grants.
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Brunel is a world-class university based in Uxbridge, West London. Established in 1966, following a long academic tradition of high quality engineering education and industrial training, Brunel’s distinctive mission has always been to combine academic rigour with the practical, entrepreneurial and imaginative approach pioneered by our namesake Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
*may not apply to clearing applicants2 �
Why study Maths?
There’s more to Maths than just figures on a page.
Maths is increasingly being used in
Science and technology
Industry
Business and commerce
Computing and Information Systems
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Einstein and Newton –would not have devised their great theories of the universe without a grasp of mathematics and today’s supercomputers would not exist if the abacus had not been designed as the first calculator.
Brunel University will provide you with the skills and techniques needed to develop a mathematical and statistical knowledge which can be used in everyday applications.
Of course the subject is just as rewarding when studied because of its intrinsic value. Brunel’s mathematical research department is among the best in the country and we offer MSc courses and research opportunities in many areas.
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Why study Maths?
There’s more to Maths than just figures on a page.
Maths is increasingly being used in
Science and technology
Industry
Business and commerce
Computing and Information Systems
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Einstein and Newton –would not have devised their great theories of the universe without a grasp of mathematics and today’s supercomputers would not exist if the abacus had not been designed as the first calculator.
Brunel University will provide you with the skills and techniques needed to develop a mathematical and statistical knowledge which can be used in everyday applications.
Of course the subject is just as rewarding when studied because of its intrinsic value. Brunel’s mathematical research department is among the best in the country and we offer MSc courses and research opportunities in many areas.
Why Study Financial Computing at Brunel?
Financial services are of key importance to the UK economy.
This innovative course – a collaboration between Mathematical Sciences, Economics and Finance, and Information Systems and Computing – offers a unique opportunity to acquire expertise in both finance and computing in a single degree. Graduates of this course will be equipped to pursue a career with investment and retail banks, insurance companies and other leading multinational organisations from across the business spectrum.
Excellent teaching and researchThis is one of only two similar courses in the country, and the only one which can be taken with a Professional Placement.
The Department of Mathematical Sciences is committed to excellence in research and teaching. It is a vibrant and friendly department for undergraduate, postgraduate and research students with a well established reputation for student achievement and success.
The department was rated ‘Excellent’ in the most recent assessment of teaching by the Quality Assurance Agency, including a maximum score for the pastoral care and guidance we provide to our students.
We achieved excellent results in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise. 57% of the research in the department has been rated “World-Leading” or “Internationally Excellent”. Brunel is one of the top three London institutions for research in Applied Mathematics, while research in Statistics and Operational Research represents the biggest improvement over the last RAE.
The collaborating departments (Economics and Information Systems and Computing) are also academically strong.
A prime locationBrunel is located in Uxbridge, a compact and friendly town on the edge of West London, with easy access to Central London.
The Department of Mathematical Sciences is at the heart of the campus, It is just a few minutes’ walk from the halls of residence and all facilities are close at hand – library, computer labs, the Students’ Union, impressive sports facilities and of course, lecture rooms and smaller classrooms. Everything is designed for your convenience.
CareersFinancial Computing students gain skills in both finance and computing and enter a variety of IT, professional and financial careers.
The City of London is a focal point for the UK financial services sector. There are also thriving financial districts in other large cities such as Manchester, Leeds, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Cardiff.
There are also opportunities overseas within international groups and global firms (eg HSBC). Emerging markets such as Brazil, Russia and Kazakhstan are in need of financial services graduates, while students speaking Asian languages are well placed for opportunities in Hong Kong, Singapore and China.
Some of the careers our recent graduates have obtained:
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Analystn Business Banker
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n Technical Support Engineer
n Finance Officer
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Why study Maths at Brunel?
One of the best maths departments in the UK
The Department of Mathematical Sciences, one of the best for mathematics in the UK, is committed to excellence in research and teaching. It is a vibrant and friendly department for undergraduate, postgraduate and research students with a well established reputation for student achievement and success.
The department was rated ‘Excellent’ in the most recent assessment of teaching by the Quality Assurance Agency, including a maximum score for the pastoral care and guidance we provide to our students.
We achieved excellent results in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise. 57% of the research in the department has been rated “World-Leading” or “Internationally Excellent”. Brunel is one of the top three London institutions for research in Applied Mathematics, while research in Statistics and Operational Research represents the biggest improvement over the last RAE.
Flexible course structureOur wide range of Mathematics degree programmes, based on a common core, and with a choice of options after level 1, allows you to shape your degree to suit your own personal strengths and interests. These can be developed further in the individual final year project which all our students undertake.
A prime locationBased at the heart of the campus, the Department of Mathematical Sciences offers a prime location. It is just a few minutes’ walk from the halls of residence and all facilities are close at hand – library, computer labs, the Students’ Union, impressive sports facilities and of course, lecture rooms and smaller classrooms. Everything is designed for your convenience.
CareersAs a Brunel mathematics graduate, you will have a wide spectrum of careers from which to choose and your career prospects are excellent. You may want to continue your education and gain a postgraduate qualification or study for a professional qualification – a popular route particularly with those seeking careers in fields such as actuarial work or accountancy and finance.
You may want to pursue a career that specifically uses your mathematical, statistical or computing skills, or perhaps you would prefer a more general career, such as management or consultancy.
Our graduates have gone on to teach, work in research organisations or work for the government, in specialist or general management roles. Many are in very senior positions, some become management or financial consultants, marketing or advertising professionals, officers in the armed services and so on.
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Companies we work with
ContactTo find out more about Professional Placements please email: [email protected]
3M
AkzoNobel
American Express
BMW
BUPA
Debenhams
Department of Health
GE Capital
GlaxoSmithKline
HSBC Bank plc
IBM
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Intel Corporation
Metropolitan Police
MIcrosoft
Royal Mail
The Home Office
The Tetley Group
Thomson Reuters
Unilever
Virgin Trains
Xerox
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Professional placements
Valuable work experienceBrunel has always placed great emphasis on the practical and personal skills that are essential to graduates who want to find a good job.
Earn while you learnEase some of the burden of your living costs. Salaries for placements vary but usually range from £12,000 to £17,000. A few successful students have earned much more.
Improve your degree classificationPlacements allow you to develop many skills, ranging from applied skills such as computer programming, testing, analysis and IT support, to transferable skills such as time management, communication skills and team-working skills. On top of all this, our research shows that students undertaking a placement perform better academically, in many cases by one degree classification higher.
Enhance your employabilityCompetition for graduate jobs is stiff. You may need more than a good degree to land the job you want. A year spent in industry, makes you a more appealing candidate for employers. You will develop many of the skills needed for the workplace, and it will show that you have the drive and the initiative to get yourself organised. In fact, many students are offered employment with their placement companies after graduation. Some may even be offered a bursary to help them during their final year.
Get a taste of your chosen careerPlacements can give you the opportunity to get a taste of what may be your chosen career. Trying out a role during a placement can help you decide if it’s really for you before committing to it as a long-term career.
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Companies we work with
ContactTo find out more about Professional Placements please email: [email protected]
3M
AkzoNobel
American Express
BMW
BUPA
Debenhams
Department of Health
GE Capital
GlaxoSmithKline
HSBC Bank plc
IBM
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Intel Corporation
Metropolitan Police
MIcrosoft
Royal Mail
The Home Office
The Tetley Group
Thomson Reuters
Unilever
Virgin Trains
Xerox
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Professional placements
Valuable work experienceBrunel has always placed great emphasis on the practical and personal skills that are essential to graduates who want to find a good job.
Earn while you learnEase some of the burden of your living costs. Salaries for placements vary but usually range from £12,000 to £17,000. A few successful students have earned much more.
Improve your degree classificationPlacements allow you to develop many skills, ranging from applied skills such as computer programming, testing, analysis and IT support, to transferable skills such as time management, communication skills and team-working skills. On top of all this, our research shows that students undertaking a placement perform better academically, in many cases by one degree classification higher.
Enhance your employabilityCompetition for graduate jobs is stiff. You may need more than a good degree to land the job you want. A year spent in industry, makes you a more appealing candidate for employers. You will develop many of the skills needed for the workplace, and it will show that you have the drive and the initiative to get yourself organised. In fact, many students are offered employment with their placement companies after graduation. Some may even be offered a bursary to help them during their final year.
Get a taste of your chosen careerPlacements can give you the opportunity to get a taste of what may be your chosen career. Trying out a role during a placement can help you decide if it’s really for you before committing to it as a long-term career.
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Companies we work with
ContactTo find out more about Professional Placements please email: [email protected]
3M
AkzoNobel
American Express
BMW
BUPA
Debenhams
Department of Health
GE Capital
GlaxoSmithKline
HSBC Bank plc
IBM
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Intel Corporation
Metropolitan Police
MIcrosoft
Royal Mail
The Home Office
The Tetley Group
Thomson Reuters
Unilever
Virgin Trains
Xerox
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Professional placements
Valuable work experienceBrunel has always placed great emphasis on the practical and personal skills that are essential to graduates who want to find a good job.
Earn while you learnEase some of the burden of your living costs. Salaries for placements vary but usually range from £12,000 to £17,000. A few successful students have earned much more.
Improve your degree classificationPlacements allow you to develop many skills, ranging from applied skills such as computer programming, testing, analysis and IT support, to transferable skills such as time management, communication skills and team-working skills. On top of all this, our research shows that students undertaking a placement perform better academically, in many cases by one degree classification higher.
Enhance your employabilityCompetition for graduate jobs is stiff. You may need more than a good degree to land the job you want. A year spent in industry, makes you a more appealing candidate for employers. You will develop many of the skills needed for the workplace, and it will show that you have the drive and the initiative to get yourself organised. In fact, many students are offered employment with their placement companies after graduation. Some may even be offered a bursary to help them during their final year.
Get a taste of your chosen careerPlacements can give you the opportunity to get a taste of what may be your chosen career. Trying out a role during a placement can help you decide if it’s really for you before committing to it as a long-term career.
Research shows that graduates who have undertaken a professional placement will on average find employment more rapidly and earn £8,600 more as their starting salary.*
* Source: The Brunel report on Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education.
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Helping you onto the career ladder
Career planningOur Placement and Careers staff will help you develop your career plan and suggest ways to enhance your employability. With an extensive careers library and interactive online service, regular workshops, employer presentations and forums targeted at specific subject areas, you will be able to make informed decisions from your first year onwards.
Local, national and international recruiters target Brunel and there are typically over 1,000 employers advertising with us at any one time. Our autumn careers fair has also attracted nearly 80 major organisations!
Career opportunities for our graduates Since its foundation, Brunel University has always been focused on ensuring that our graduates have good employment prospects. Indeed it was one of the first universities to introduce the ‘sandwich course’ during which students spend a year working in industry. This ‘Professional Placement’ is as relevant today as it was then, helping our graduates to face the competition in the employment marketplace.
Destinations of some of our graduates
ACCENTUrE
AVIVA
BANK OF AMErICA
BArCLAYS CAPITAL
BBC
BrITISh AIrWAYS
CENTrICA
CIVIL AVIATION AUThOrITY
COrAL
EDF
FUJITSU
GOLDMAN SAChS
LLOYDS TSB
MICrOSOFT
PFIzEr
rOYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND
SONY MUSIC
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Helping you onto the career ladder
Career planningOur Placement and Careers staff will help you develop your career plan and suggest ways to enhance your employability. With an extensive careers library and interactive online service, regular workshops, employer presentations and forums targeted at specific subject areas, you will be able to make informed decisions from your first year onwards.
Local, national and international recruiters target Brunel and there are typically over 1,000 employers advertising with us at any one time. Our autumn careers fair has also attracted nearly 80 major organisations!
Career opportunities for our graduates Since its foundation, Brunel University has always been focused on ensuring that our graduates have good employment prospects. Indeed it was one of the first universities to introduce the ‘sandwich course’ during which students spend a year working in industry. This ‘Professional Placement’ is as relevant today as it was then, helping our graduates to face the competition in the employment marketplace.
Destinations of some of our graduates
ACCENTUrE
AVIVA
BANK OF AMErICA
BArCLAYS CAPITAL
BBC
BrITISh AIrWAYS
CENTrICA
CIVIL AVIATION AUThOrITY
COrAL
EDF
FUJITSU
GOLDMAN SAChS
LLOYDS TSB
MICrOSOFT
PFIzEr
rOYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND
SONY MUSIC
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Why study Maths?
There’s more to Maths than just figures on a page.
Maths is increasingly being used in
Science and technology
Industry
Business and commerce
Computing and Information Systems
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Einstein and Newton –would not have devised their great theories of the universe without a grasp of mathematics and today’s supercomputers would not exist if the abacus had not been designed as the first calculator.
Brunel University will provide you with the skills and techniques needed to develop a mathematical and statistical knowledge which can be used in everyday applications.
Of course the subject is just as rewarding when studied because of its intrinsic value. Brunel’s mathematical research department is among the best in the country and we offer MSc courses and research opportunities in many areas.
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Companies we work with
ContactTo find out more about Professional Placements please email: [email protected]
3M
AkzoNobel
American Express
BMW
BUPA
Debenhams
Department of Health
GE Capital
GlaxoSmithKline
HSBC Bank plc
IBM
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Intel Corporation
Metropolitan Police
MIcrosoft
Royal Mail
The Home Office
The Tetley Group
Thomson Reuters
Unilever
Virgin Trains
Xerox
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Professional placements
Valuable work experienceBrunel has always placed great emphasis on the practical and personal skills that are essential to graduates who want to find a good job.
Earn while you learnEase some of the burden of your living costs. Salaries for placements vary but usually range from £12,000 to £17,000. A few successful students have earned much more.
Improve your degree classificationPlacements allow you to develop many skills, ranging from applied skills such as computer programming, testing, analysis and IT support, to transferable skills such as time management, communication skills and team-working skills. On top of all this, our research shows that students undertaking a placement perform better academically, in many cases by one degree classification higher.
Enhance your employabilityCompetition for graduate jobs is stiff. You may need more than a good degree to land the job you want. A year spent in industry, makes you a more appealing candidate for employers. You will develop many of the skills needed for the workplace, and it will show that you have the drive and the initiative to get yourself organised. In fact, many students are offered employment with their placement companies after graduation. Some may even be offered a bursary to help them during their final year.
Get a taste of your chosen careerPlacements can give you the opportunity to get a taste of what may be your chosen career. Trying out a role during a placement can help you decide if it’s really for you before committing to it as a long-term career.
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Companies we work with
ContactTo find out more about Professional Placements please email: [email protected]
3M
AkzoNobel
American Express
BMW
BUPA
Debenhams
Department of Health
GE Capital
GlaxoSmithKline
HSBC Bank plc
IBM
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Intel Corporation
Metropolitan Police
MIcrosoft
Royal Mail
The Home Office
The Tetley Group
Thomson Reuters
Unilever
Virgin Trains
Xerox
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Professional placements
Valuable work experienceBrunel has always placed great emphasis on the practical and personal skills that are essential to graduates who want to find a good job.
Earn while you learnEase some of the burden of your living costs. Salaries for placements vary but usually range from £12,000 to £17,000. A few successful students have earned much more.
Improve your degree classificationPlacements allow you to develop many skills, ranging from applied skills such as computer programming, testing, analysis and IT support, to transferable skills such as time management, communication skills and team-working skills. On top of all this, our research shows that students undertaking a placement perform better academically, in many cases by one degree classification higher.
Enhance your employabilityCompetition for graduate jobs is stiff. You may need more than a good degree to land the job you want. A year spent in industry, makes you a more appealing candidate for employers. You will develop many of the skills needed for the workplace, and it will show that you have the drive and the initiative to get yourself organised. In fact, many students are offered employment with their placement companies after graduation. Some may even be offered a bursary to help them during their final year.
Get a taste of your chosen careerPlacements can give you the opportunity to get a taste of what may be your chosen career. Trying out a role during a placement can help you decide if it’s really for you before committing to it as a long-term career.
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Helping you onto the career ladder
Career planningOur Placement and Careers staff will help you develop your career plan and suggest ways to enhance your employability. With an extensive careers library and interactive online service, regular workshops, employer presentations and forums targeted at specific subject areas, you will be able to make informed decisions from your first year onwards.
Local, national and international recruiters target Brunel and there are typically over 1,000 employers advertising with us at any one time. Our autumn careers fair has also attracted nearly 80 major organisations!
Career opportunities for our graduates Since its foundation, Brunel University has always been focused on ensuring that our graduates have good employment prospects. Indeed it was one of the first universities to introduce the ‘sandwich course’ during which students spend a year working in industry. This ‘Professional Placement’ is as relevant today as it was then, helping our graduates to face the competition in the employment marketplace.
Destinations of some of our graduates
ACCENTUrE
AVIVA
BANK OF AMErICA
BArCLAYS CAPITAL
BBC
BrITISh AIrWAYS
CENTrICA
CIVIL AVIATION AUThOrITY
COrAL
EDF
FUJITSU
GOLDMAN SAChS
LLOYDS TSB
MICrOSOFT
PFIzEr
rOYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND
SONY MUSIC
10
Helping you onto the career ladder
Career planningOur Placement and Careers staff will help you develop your career plan and suggest ways to enhance your employability. With an extensive careers library and interactive online service, regular workshops, employer presentations and forums targeted at specific subject areas, you will be able to make informed decisions from your first year onwards.
Local, national and international recruiters target Brunel and there are typically over 1,000 employers advertising with us at any one time. Our autumn careers fair has also attracted nearly 80 major organisations!
Career opportunities for our graduates Since its foundation, Brunel University has always been focused on ensuring that our graduates have good employment prospects. Indeed it was one of the first universities to introduce the ‘sandwich course’ during which students spend a year working in industry. This ‘Professional Placement’ is as relevant today as it was then, helping our graduates to face the competition in the employment marketplace.
Destinations of some of our graduates
ACCENTUrE
AVIVA
BANK OF AMErICA
BArCLAYS CAPITAL
BBC
BrITISh AIrWAYS
CENTrICA
CIVIL AVIATION AUThOrITY
COrAL
EDF
FUJITSU
GOLDMAN SAChS
LLOYDS TSB
MICrOSOFT
PFIzEr
rOYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND
SONY MUSIC
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Why study Maths?
There’s more to Maths than just figures on a page.
Maths is increasingly being used in
Science and technology
Industry
Business and commerce
Computing and Information Systems
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Einstein and Newton –would not have devised their great theories of the universe without a grasp of mathematics and today’s supercomputers would not exist if the abacus had not been designed as the first calculator.
Brunel University will provide you with the skills and techniques needed to develop a mathematical and statistical knowledge which can be used in everyday applications.
Of course the subject is just as rewarding when studied because of its intrinsic value. Brunel’s mathematical research department is among the best in the country and we offer MSc courses and research opportunities in many areas.
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First-class accommodationOver three-quarters of our rooms have been constructed within the last fi ve years in a £�8 million redevelopment programme. Accommodation is guaranteed for all new UCAS main scheme fi rst year undergraduates, including those from the local area.
Vibrant social lifeBrunel’s student facilities have recently had their biggest ever facelift, and the refurbished bars, nightclub and refectory, and new shops, café and central atrium provide the perfect setting for a night out with friends, trying new activities or relaxing after lectures.
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Excellent employment opportunitiesExcellent employment opportunitiesExcellent employment opportunities
A friendly campus environment
Get involved: sport and the arts scene
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A friendly campus environmentExcellent employment opportunitiesExcellent employment opportunities
A friendly campus environmentExcellent employment opportunities
International students
Excellent employment opportunitiesGet involved: sport and the arts scene
Excellent employment opportunitiesGet involved: sport and the arts scene
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Get involved in sportWith over £1� million invested in a new sports and fi tness complex, we now have some of the best university sports facilities around. Over �0 sports are on offer, so there’s something for everyone.
A friendly campus environmentA campus-based university is a real rarity in the London area. An international community, Brunel is proud to play host to over �,�00 international students from over 110 different countries, who play an essential part in creating our diverse and cosmopolitan university.
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First-class accommodation
A great social life
An exceptional support network
International students
Financing your studies: The Brunel package
Get involved: sport and the arts scene
Get involved: sport and the arts scene
Get involved: sport and A great social lifeA great social lifeA great social life
Outstanding teaching and research
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First-class accommodationOver three-quarters of our rooms have been constructed within the last fi ve years in a £�8 million redevelopment programme. Accommodation is guaranteed for all new UCAS main scheme fi rst year undergraduates, including those from the local area.
Vibrant social lifeBrunel’s student facilities have recently had their biggest ever facelift, and the refurbished bars, nightclub and refectory, and new shops, café and central atrium provide the perfect setting for a night out with friends, trying new activities or relaxing after lectures.
Outstanding teaching and researchOutstanding teaching and researchOutstanding teaching and research
Excellent employment opportunitiesExcellent employment opportunitiesExcellent employment opportunities
A friendly campus environment
Get involved: sport and the arts scene
A friendly campus environmentA friendly campus environmentExcellent employment opportunities
A friendly campus environmentExcellent employment opportunitiesExcellent employment opportunities
A friendly campus environmentExcellent employment opportunities
International students
Excellent employment opportunitiesGet involved: sport and the arts scene
Excellent employment opportunitiesGet involved: sport and the arts scene
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Get involved in sportWith over £1� million invested in a new sports and fi tness complex, we now have some of the best university sports facilities around. Over �0 sports are on offer, so there’s something for everyone.
A friendly campus environmentA campus-based university is a real rarity in the London area. An international community, Brunel is proud to play host to over �,�00 international students from over 110 different countries, who play an essential part in creating our diverse and cosmopolitan university.
Financing your studies: The Brunel packageFinancing your studies: The Brunel packageFinancing your studies: The Brunel package
First-class accommodation
A great social life
An exceptional support network
International students
Financing your studies: The Brunel package
Get involved: sport and the arts scene
Get involved: sport and the arts scene
Get involved: sport and A great social lifeA great social lifeA great social life
Outstanding teaching and research
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Course information
Ways of studyingThere are four ways of studying a full-time Undergraduate degree in the Department of Mathematical Sciences
1. Four-year thick sandwich – BSc Includes one 14 month professional work placement.
2. Three-year degree – BSc Does not include any integrated professional work placements.
3. Five-year thick sandwich – MMath Includes one 14 month professional work placement.
4. Four-year degree – MMath Does not include any integrated professional work placements.
Mathematics courses
The Mathematics degree programmes have a common core of modules covering about two thirds of level 1 and half of level 2. See individual course outlines for a breakdown of specialist options in all three levels. During level 1, you will have the opportunity to re-evaluate your original degree choice and, if you wish, switch to a related mathematics course.
Final year project
An unusual and very valuable feature of the course is the final year project. This is a substantial piece of individual work in an area of study connected with the course. Each student’s project is personally supervised by a member of staff and the work on the project occupies about one-third of the final year study load. You will have the opportunity to explore a topic of particular interest to you in depth or work on a practical problem of your choice. The decision is yours.
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Three-year full-time (BSc)
Students following a three-year full-time route study for six academic terms, with a standard summer vacation.
Year Level Term 1 Term � Term � Summer
Sept–Dec Jan–Easter Easter–Mid-May Mid-May–Sept
1 1 Academic Period 1 Academic Period � Assessment Summer Vacation
� � Academic Period � Academic Period � Assessment Summer Vacation
� � Academic Period � Academic Period 6 Assessment –
Four-year thick-sandwich (BSc)
The four-year thick-sandwich route follows a similar pattern to the three-year course, but students spend the whole of Year 3 gaining work experience.
Year LevelTerm 1 Term � Term � Summer
Sept–Dec Jan–Easter Easter–Mid-May Mid-May–Sept
1 1 Academic Period 1 Academic Period � Assessment Summer Vacation
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Academic Period � Academic Period � Assessment Summer Vacation
� Work Placement
� � Academic Period � Academic Period 6 Assessment –
Four-year full-time (MMath)
Students following a four-year full-time route study for eight academic terms, with a standard summer vacation.
Year Level Term 1 Term � Term � Summer
Sept–Dec Jan–Easter Easter–Mid-May Mid-May–Sept
1 1 Academic Period 1 Academic Period � Assessment Summer Vacation
� � Academic Period � Academic Period � Assessment Summer Vacation
� � Academic Period � Academic Period 6 Assessment Summer Vacation
� � Academic Period � Academic Period 8 Assessment –
Five-year thick-sandwich (MMath)
The five-year thick-sandwich route follows a similar pattern to the four-year course, but students spend the whole of Year 3 gaining work experience.
Year LevelTerm 1 Term � Term � Summer
Sept–Dec Jan–Easter Easter–Mid-May Mid-May–Sept
1 1 Academic Period 1 Academic Period � Assessment Summer Vacation
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Academic Period � Academic Period � Assessment Summer Vacation
� Work Placement
� � Academic Period � Academic Period 6 Assessment Summer Vacation
� � Academic Period � Academic Period 8 Assessment –
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Career opportunitiesTo ensure a firm grasp of the theoretical and practical elements of financial computing, all students cover the same topics at Levels 1 and 2. You will have the opportunity to undertake a year working in the financial services sector between Levels 2 and 3. At Level 3, you will produce a financial computing project, choosing your topic from a range of options in Computing, Economics and Finance.
Typical modules:
Check the web for the latest updates.
Level 1
n Financial Marketsn Programming and Software Designn Quantitative Methodsn Business Statistics
Level 2
n Corporate Financen Corporate Investmentn Internet Technology and Website Designn Object Oriented Software, Systems
Design and Applied Computing Projectsn Communication Skills and
Operational Research
Level 3
n Major Project (core)n Applied Risk and Optimisation in Finance
(core)n Financial Theory and Corporate Policyn Financial Engineeringn Software Engineering Methodsn Software Engineering and Technologyn Database Systems:
Design and Applicationn Data Networks, Service and Securityn Managerial and Industrial Economics
Ways of studyingThere are two ways of studying a full-time Undergraduate degree in Financial Computing.
1 Four-year thick sandwich – BSc Includes one 14 month professional work placement.
2 Three-year degree – BSc Does not include any integrated professional work placements.
Final year projectAn unusual and very valuable feature of the course is the final year project. This is a substantial piece of individual work in an area of study connected with the course and has a practical grounding in that the main component is a substantial piece of software. Each student’s project is personally supervised by a member of staff and the work on the project occupies about one-third of the final year study load. You will have the opportunity to explore a topic of particular interest to you in depth or work on a practical problem of your choice. The decision is yours.
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Why study Maths?
There’s more to Maths than just figures on a page.
Maths is increasingly being used in
Science and technology
Industry
Business and commerce
Computing and Information Systems
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Einstein and Newton –would not have devised their great theories of the universe without a grasp of mathematics and today’s supercomputers would not exist if the abacus had not been designed as the first calculator.
Brunel University will provide you with the skills and techniques needed to develop a mathematical and statistical knowledge which can be used in everyday applications.
Of course the subject is just as rewarding when studied because of its intrinsic value. Brunel’s mathematical research department is among the best in the country and we offer MSc courses and research opportunities in many areas.
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Three-year full-time (BSc)
Students following a three-year full-time route study for six academic terms, with a standard summer vacation.
Year Level Term 1 Term � Term � Summer
Sept–Dec Jan–Easter Easter–Mid-May Mid-May–Sept
1 1 Academic Period 1 Academic Period � Assessment Summer Vacation
� � Academic Period � Academic Period � Assessment Summer Vacation
� � Academic Period � Academic Period 6 Assessment –
Four-year thick-sandwich (BSc)
The four-year thick-sandwich route follows a similar pattern to the three-year course, but students spend the whole of Year 3 gaining work experience.
Year LevelTerm 1 Term � Term � Summer
Sept–Dec Jan–Easter Easter–Mid-May Mid-May–Sept
1 1 Academic Period 1 Academic Period � Assessment Summer Vacation
��
Academic Period � Academic Period � Assessment Summer Vacation
� Work Placement
� � Academic Period � Academic Period 6 Assessment –
Four-year full-time (MMath)
Students following a four-year full-time route study for eight academic terms, with a standard summer vacation.
Year Level Term 1 Term � Term � Summer
Sept–Dec Jan–Easter Easter–Mid-May Mid-May–Sept
1 1 Academic Period 1 Academic Period � Assessment Summer Vacation
� � Academic Period � Academic Period � Assessment Summer Vacation
� � Academic Period � Academic Period 6 Assessment Summer Vacation
� � Academic Period � Academic Period 8 Assessment –
Five-year thick-sandwich (MMath)
The five-year thick-sandwich route follows a similar pattern to the four-year course, but students spend the whole of Year 3 gaining work experience.
Year LevelTerm 1 Term � Term � Summer
Sept–Dec Jan–Easter Easter–Mid-May Mid-May–Sept
1 1 Academic Period 1 Academic Period � Assessment Summer Vacation
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Academic Period � Academic Period � Assessment Summer Vacation
� Work Placement
� � Academic Period � Academic Period 6 Assessment Summer Vacation
� � Academic Period � Academic Period 8 Assessment –
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Course information
Ways of studyingThere are four ways of studying a full-time Undergraduate degree in the Department of Mathematical Sciences
1. Four-year thick sandwich – BSc Includes one 14 month professional work placement.
2. Three-year degree – BSc Does not include any integrated professional work placements.
3. Five-year thick sandwich – MMath Includes one 14 month professional work placement.
4. Four-year degree – MMath Does not include any integrated professional work placements.
Mathematics courses
The Mathematics degree programmes have a common core of modules covering about two thirds of level 1 and half of level 2. See individual course outlines for a breakdown of specialist options in all three levels. During level 1, you will have the opportunity to re-evaluate your original degree choice and, if you wish, switch to a related mathematics course.
Final year project
An unusual and very valuable feature of the course is the final year project. This is a substantial piece of individual work in an area of study connected with the course. Each student’s project is personally supervised by a member of staff and the work on the project occupies about one-third of the final year study load. You will have the opportunity to explore a topic of particular interest to you in depth or work on a practical problem of your choice. The decision is yours.
1�
Three-year full-time (BSc)
Students following a three-year full-time route study for six academic terms, with a standard summer vacation.
Year Level Term 1 Term � Term � Summer
Sept–Dec Jan–Easter Easter–Mid-May Mid-May–Sept
1 1 Academic Period 1 Academic Period � Assessment Summer Vacation
� � Academic Period � Academic Period � Assessment Summer Vacation
� � Academic Period � Academic Period 6 Assessment –
Four-year thick-sandwich (BSc)
The four-year thick-sandwich route follows a similar pattern to the three-year course, but students spend the whole of Year 3 gaining work experience.
Year LevelTerm 1 Term � Term � Summer
Sept–Dec Jan–Easter Easter–Mid-May Mid-May–Sept
1 1 Academic Period 1 Academic Period � Assessment Summer Vacation
��
Academic Period � Academic Period � Assessment Summer Vacation
� Work Placement
� � Academic Period � Academic Period 6 Assessment –
Four-year full-time (MMath)
Students following a four-year full-time route study for eight academic terms, with a standard summer vacation.
Year Level Term 1 Term � Term � Summer
Sept–Dec Jan–Easter Easter–Mid-May Mid-May–Sept
1 1 Academic Period 1 Academic Period � Assessment Summer Vacation
� � Academic Period � Academic Period � Assessment Summer Vacation
� � Academic Period � Academic Period 6 Assessment Summer Vacation
� � Academic Period � Academic Period 8 Assessment –
Five-year thick-sandwich (MMath)
The five-year thick-sandwich route follows a similar pattern to the four-year course, but students spend the whole of Year 3 gaining work experience.
Year LevelTerm 1 Term � Term � Summer
Sept–Dec Jan–Easter Easter–Mid-May Mid-May–Sept
1 1 Academic Period 1 Academic Period � Assessment Summer Vacation
��
Academic Period � Academic Period � Assessment Summer Vacation
� Work Placement
� � Academic Period � Academic Period 6 Assessment Summer Vacation
� � Academic Period � Academic Period 8 Assessment –
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�
Why study Maths?
There’s more to Maths than just figures on a page.
Maths is increasingly being used in
Science and technology
Industry
Business and commerce
Computing and Information Systems
■
■
■
■
Einstein and Newton –would not have devised their great theories of the universe without a grasp of mathematics and today’s supercomputers would not exist if the abacus had not been designed as the first calculator.
Brunel University will provide you with the skills and techniques needed to develop a mathematical and statistical knowledge which can be used in everyday applications.
Of course the subject is just as rewarding when studied because of its intrinsic value. Brunel’s mathematical research department is among the best in the country and we offer MSc courses and research opportunities in many areas.
�
Why study Maths?
There’s more to Maths than just figures on a page.
Maths is increasingly being used in
Science and technology
Industry
Business and commerce
Computing and Information Systems
■
■
■
■
Einstein and Newton –would not have devised their great theories of the universe without a grasp of mathematics and today’s supercomputers would not exist if the abacus had not been designed as the first calculator.
Brunel University will provide you with the skills and techniques needed to develop a mathematical and statistical knowledge which can be used in everyday applications.
Of course the subject is just as rewarding when studied because of its intrinsic value. Brunel’s mathematical research department is among the best in the country and we offer MSc courses and research opportunities in many areas.
1�
Three-year full-time (BSc)
Students following a three-year full-time route study for six academic terms, with a standard summer vacation.
Year Level Term 1 Term � Term � Summer
Sept–Dec Jan–Easter Easter–Mid-May Mid-May–Sept
1 1 Academic Period 1 Academic Period � Assessment Summer Vacation
� � Academic Period � Academic Period � Assessment Summer Vacation
� � Academic Period � Academic Period 6 Assessment –
Four-year thick-sandwich (BSc)
The four-year thick-sandwich route follows a similar pattern to the three-year course, but students spend the whole of Year 3 gaining work experience.
Year LevelTerm 1 Term � Term � Summer
Sept–Dec Jan–Easter Easter–Mid-May Mid-May–Sept
1 1 Academic Period 1 Academic Period � Assessment Summer Vacation
��
Academic Period � Academic Period � Assessment Summer Vacation
� Work Placement
� � Academic Period � Academic Period 6 Assessment –
Four-year full-time (MMath)
Students following a four-year full-time route study for eight academic terms, with a standard summer vacation.
Year Level Term 1 Term � Term � Summer
Sept–Dec Jan–Easter Easter–Mid-May Mid-May–Sept
1 1 Academic Period 1 Academic Period � Assessment Summer Vacation
� � Academic Period � Academic Period � Assessment Summer Vacation
� � Academic Period � Academic Period 6 Assessment Summer Vacation
� � Academic Period � Academic Period 8 Assessment –
Five-year thick-sandwich (MMath)
The five-year thick-sandwich route follows a similar pattern to the four-year course, but students spend the whole of Year 3 gaining work experience.
Year LevelTerm 1 Term � Term � Summer
Sept–Dec Jan–Easter Easter–Mid-May Mid-May–Sept
1 1 Academic Period 1 Academic Period � Assessment Summer Vacation
��
Academic Period � Academic Period � Assessment Summer Vacation
� Work Placement
� � Academic Period � Academic Period 6 Assessment Summer Vacation
� � Academic Period � Academic Period 8 Assessment –
EnTry rEquirEmEnTS BSc
GCE A-level BCC, including at least AS-level Maths at Grade C
Advanced Diploma Progression Diploma Grade C in IT or Business, Administration and Finance, plus an A-level at Grade B for Additional and Specialist Learning
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma DDM in a related subject
IBDP 29 points
Access Pass in a relevant Access course, with Distinctions in 30% of units and Merits in the remainder
For all of the above, 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above are also required, to include English and Maths (please note that these must have been gained by the time you submit your UCAS application)
Dr D Roman Admissions Tutor
School of Information Systems, Computing and Mathematics
T +44 (0)1895 265180
W www.brunel.ac.uk/maths
The BSc information Systems, Computing and mathematics with an integrated Foundation year is available for students who do not meet the standard entry criteria listed above – see the web for details
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uCAS CodES
GN43 (3-year full-time) GNK3 (4-year thick-sandwich)
Check the web course entry for up-to-date course information and detailed entry requirements.
ABouT THE CourSE
This course embraces two of the most important concepts in the modern business world – financial acumen and computer literacy.
Financial services are of key importance to the UK economy and London is a leading financial centre. On a typical day in London, there is a turnover of £500 billion in foreign exchange dealings alone, and the sector employs around 400,000 people in the City of London and over one million people in the UK as a whole.
On successful completion of this course, you will have all the relevant computing and information technology skills necessary for a career in investment banking, economics or corporate finance.
The course is a collaboration between the School of Information Systems, Computing and Mathematics and the Department of Economics in the School of Social Sciences.
CourSE ConTEnT
To ensure a firm grasp of the theoretical and practical elements of financial computing, all students cover the same topics at Levels 1 and 2. At Level 3, you will produce a financial computing project and select from a range of option modules.
TypiCAL moduLES
Level 1
• FinancialMarkets
• IntroductiontoFinancial Accounts
• ProgrammingandSoftware Design
• QuantitativeMethods
• BusinessStatistics
Level 2
• CorporateFinance
• CorporateInvestment
• InternetTechnologyand Website Design
• Object-OrientedSoftware,Systems Design and Applied Computing Projects
• CommunicationSkillsandOperational Research
Financial Computing BSc
1�
Three-year full-time (BSc)
Students following a three-year full-time route study for six academic terms, with a standard summer vacation.
Year Level Term 1 Term � Term � Summer
Sept–Dec Jan–Easter Easter–Mid-May Mid-May–Sept
1 1 Academic Period 1 Academic Period � Assessment Summer Vacation
� � Academic Period � Academic Period � Assessment Summer Vacation
� � Academic Period � Academic Period 6 Assessment –
Four-year thick-sandwich (BSc)
The four-year thick-sandwich route follows a similar pattern to the three-year course, but students spend the whole of Year 3 gaining work experience.
Year LevelTerm 1 Term � Term � Summer
Sept–Dec Jan–Easter Easter–Mid-May Mid-May–Sept
1 1 Academic Period 1 Academic Period � Assessment Summer Vacation
��
Academic Period � Academic Period � Assessment Summer Vacation
� Work Placement
� � Academic Period � Academic Period 6 Assessment –
Four-year full-time (MMath)
Students following a four-year full-time route study for eight academic terms, with a standard summer vacation.
Year Level Term 1 Term � Term � Summer
Sept–Dec Jan–Easter Easter–Mid-May Mid-May–Sept
1 1 Academic Period 1 Academic Period � Assessment Summer Vacation
� � Academic Period � Academic Period � Assessment Summer Vacation
� � Academic Period � Academic Period 6 Assessment Summer Vacation
� � Academic Period � Academic Period 8 Assessment –
Five-year thick-sandwich (MMath)
The five-year thick-sandwich route follows a similar pattern to the four-year course, but students spend the whole of Year 3 gaining work experience.
Year LevelTerm 1 Term � Term � Summer
Sept–Dec Jan–Easter Easter–Mid-May Mid-May–Sept
1 1 Academic Period 1 Academic Period � Assessment Summer Vacation
��
Academic Period � Academic Period � Assessment Summer Vacation
� Work Placement
� � Academic Period � Academic Period 6 Assessment Summer Vacation
� � Academic Period � Academic Period 8 Assessment –
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Level 3
• FinancialComputingProject (core)
• AppliedRiskandOptimisation in Finance (core)
• DatabaseSystems:Design and Application
• SoftwareEngineeringMethods
• FinancialTheoryandCorporate Policy
• FinancialEngineering
• ManagementandIndustrial Economics
• DataNetworks,Servicesand Security
• SoftwareEngineeringand Technology
• ManagerialandIndustrial Economics
• SoftwareEngineeringMethods
TEACHinG And ASSESSmEnT
Teaching methods include lectures, workshops, seminars and one-to-one supervision.
The ratio of exams to coursework is approximately 50:50 in Level 1, increasing to 70:30 in Level 3.
EmpLoyABiLiTy
Our combination of academic and professional expertise will give you a significant advantage over those with comparable academic qualifications, especially if you have carried out a professional work placement.
CArEErS
Past students are now working for prestigious companies including Accenture, British Aerospace, British Gas, Datalogic, PricewaterhouseCoopers, EDS, IBM, Kodak, Marks and Spencer and Nissan.
Graduates have also gone on to teach and to work in research organisations or for the government, in specialist or general management roles. Many are in very senior positions. Past students have also become management or financial consultants, marketing or advertising professionals and officers in the armed services.
pLACEmEnTS
You have the opportunity to take a high quality, paid professional work placement year in the UK or abroad, if you choose the thick-sandwich option. Brunel is ideally placed for industrial placements, being only a tube ride from the centre of London. Your industrial placement could form the basis of your final year project and may lead to employment on graduation.
Students who complete the thick-sandwich course will be awarded their degree ‘with Professional Practice’.
Financial Computing BSc
1�
Three-year full-time (BSc)
Students following a three-year full-time route study for six academic terms, with a standard summer vacation.
Year Level Term 1 Term � Term � Summer
Sept–Dec Jan–Easter Easter–Mid-May Mid-May–Sept
1 1 Academic Period 1 Academic Period � Assessment Summer Vacation
� � Academic Period � Academic Period � Assessment Summer Vacation
� � Academic Period � Academic Period 6 Assessment –
Four-year thick-sandwich (BSc)
The four-year thick-sandwich route follows a similar pattern to the three-year course, but students spend the whole of Year 3 gaining work experience.
Year LevelTerm 1 Term � Term � Summer
Sept–Dec Jan–Easter Easter–Mid-May Mid-May–Sept
1 1 Academic Period 1 Academic Period � Assessment Summer Vacation
��
Academic Period � Academic Period � Assessment Summer Vacation
� Work Placement
� � Academic Period � Academic Period 6 Assessment –
Four-year full-time (MMath)
Students following a four-year full-time route study for eight academic terms, with a standard summer vacation.
Year Level Term 1 Term � Term � Summer
Sept–Dec Jan–Easter Easter–Mid-May Mid-May–Sept
1 1 Academic Period 1 Academic Period � Assessment Summer Vacation
� � Academic Period � Academic Period � Assessment Summer Vacation
� � Academic Period � Academic Period 6 Assessment Summer Vacation
� � Academic Period � Academic Period 8 Assessment –
Five-year thick-sandwich (MMath)
The five-year thick-sandwich route follows a similar pattern to the four-year course, but students spend the whole of Year 3 gaining work experience.
Year LevelTerm 1 Term � Term � Summer
Sept–Dec Jan–Easter Easter–Mid-May Mid-May–Sept
1 1 Academic Period 1 Academic Period � Assessment Summer Vacation
��
Academic Period � Academic Period � Assessment Summer Vacation
� Work Placement
� � Academic Period � Academic Period 6 Assessment Summer Vacation
� � Academic Period � Academic Period 8 Assessment –
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Mathematical Sciences
Undergraduate Degrees
2011/2012
Want to know more?
Please contact:
Dr D RomanAdmissions TutorSchool of Information Systems, Computing and MathematicsBrunel UniversityUxbridgeMiddxUB8 3PHUnited Kingdom
T +44(0) 1895 265180
W www.brunel.ac.uk/maths
www.brunel.ac.uk/maths
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