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6.0 level requirementThis is the English requirement the university publishes for study at this level, not one printed for this course. Most departments ask for exactly this and some ask for more, so it tells you what to aim at rather than what you will be asked for. Send us the course and we will confirm the requirement it actually sets, including any minimum in each paper.
Theoretical Physics and Applied Mathematics is offered widely in the UK, so the useful comparison is between departments rather than between countries. It is a three year undergraduate degree, with the specialism widening as you move through the years.
Teaching in Mathematics is assessed through practical reports as well as written papers, and the lab component is what makes the timetable full.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too.
Applications open around a year ahead of the intake. Getting the documents together early is what keeps the September date realistic.
Entry requirements
English
IELTS 6.0 level requirementThis is the English requirement the university publishes for study at this level, not one printed for this course. Most departments ask for exactly this and some ask for more, so it tells you what to aim at rather than what you will be asked for. Send us the course and we will confirm the requirement it actually sets, including any minimum in each paper.
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
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