Program Description
Mathematics is in everything: we use it in every aspect of our lives – from managing household finances and investments to working at the cutting edge of digital communications, engineering, aviation, satellite navigation, medical science, weather forecasting, psychology, sociology, insurance, or the financial markets of the global economy. It is one of the oldest academic disciplines and yet it sits at the heart of our 21st century lives.
This flagship BSc course brings the beauty and breadth of mathematics to life, inviting you to delve deep into the world of abstract structures and ideas, whilst also equipping you with the practical skills and experience that will set you apart in the world of work. Guided by experts in the field, you will receive a thorough grounding in the key methods and concepts that underpin our subject, with the flexibility to tailor your studies in years 2 and 3, thanks to the courses modular structure.
This broad curriculum is influenced by the department’s world-class research activities. Royal Holloway is renowned for work in pure mathematics, information security, statistics and theoretical physics, and the BSc course spans pure and applied mathematics, statistical analysis, financial mathematics, the mathematics of information, and more. The department also offers an array of postgraduate opportunities, and provided you make good progress in year 1 you will have the option of transferring onto the four-year masters courses to help take your mathematics to a higher level, particularly if you want to pursue a career in industry or research. It might also be possible to transfer sideways into the second year of one of the other undergraduate mathematics courses.
Join a friendly and inspiring department and you will benefit from a thoroughly supportive learning environment. It offers small group tutorials, problem-solving sessions, practical workshops and IT classes, as well as generous staff office hours and a dedicated personal adviser to guide you through your studies. It also offers CV writing workshops and a competitive work placement scheme. Graduates are in great demand for their numeracy, analytical skills, data handling powers, logical thinking and creative problem-solving abilities.
