Loughborough University's Master of Mathematics (Honours) in Mathematics provides a balanced study of the most important aspects of maths so that students can achieve a thorough understanding of the fundamentals to help prepare them for a successful career.
Mathematics is an exciting subject which is not only fascinating to study in its own right but also underpins a great variety of endeavors such as science, commerce and industry.
A mathematics degree is actively sought by employers and opens many doors to subsequent employment and further study. Its study gives students the numerical abilities, logical thinking and analytical skills that are crucial to the success of diverse organizations within commerce, banking and finance, management an industry. Through innovative teaching the department equips its students with these skills while also opening up the many facets of this rich and stimulating discipline.
Over the first two years of the program, guided by the expertise of Loughborough University's academic staff, students will gain broad coverage of the core aspects of mathematics, including analysis, linear algebra, geometry, probability and statistics, complex variables, mechanics and calculus of variations. In the final two years students will choose modules from a range of options in pure and applied mathematics and statistics, as well as developing their research skills by undertaking a year-long project in the final year.
