Undergraduate

Mathematics with a Professional Placement Year

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IELTS6.5 university range

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Overview

Entry requirements

English
IELTS 6.5 university range

Careers opportunities

One of the most portable degrees there is, read by finance, technology, government and consultancy as a proof of analytical ability. Adding programming multiplies what it is worth in the market.

Roles graduates go into

  • Data scientist or analyst
  • Quantitative analyst
  • Actuarial analyst
  • Operational research analyst
  • Software engineer
  • Mathematics teacher, with a teaching qualification

Where they work

  • Banks, insurers and asset managers
  • Technology companies
  • Government analytical services and GCHQ
  • Consultancies
  • Schools and universities
After the course

Actuarial exams, the CFA, a PGCE or a doctorate, depending on which of the four main routes you take.

Fees and funding

Where you will study

Cardiff University

We work with one other university in Cardiff, so settling on the place still leaves a choice inside it.

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