BSc (Hons) Mathematics & Statistics
University of Central Lancashire-Cyprus
The BSc (Hons) Mathematics degree is a balanced programme of study that covers topics across the whole range of mathematical areas. Our course is built on five themes which run through all academic years of the course; mathematical methods, analysis, algebra, mechanics and computational mathematics. A variety of innovative teaching and assessment methods challenge the students to apply their mathematical skills to real-world problems.
As well as an honours project, the latter years of the programme have a number of specialist optional modules that will enable students to focus their degree towards their personal interests.
The programme develops communication skills, such as delivering oral presentations and designing conference-style posters. The complete programme provides students with a basis to springboard into further study or employment.
Year 1
Compulsory
• Discrete Mathematics
• From Geometry into Algebra
• Introduction to Probability & Statistics
• English Language I
• English Language II
• Academic Writing OR
• Study & Research Skills OR
• History of Mathematics
Year 2
Compulsory
• Introduction to Algebra & Linear Algebra
• Introduction to Real Analysis
• Functions, Vectors & Calculus
• Introduction to Mechanics
• Computational Mathematics
Compulsory for Statistics Pathway
• Theory of Probability & Statistics
Optional
• Elective
Year 3
Compulsory
• Ordinary Differential Equations
• Further Real Analysis
• Numerical Analysis
Compulsory for Statistics Pathway
• Linear Models
• Survey Methodology
• Nonparametric Statistics
Optional
• Algebraic Structures*
• Cryptology
• Vector Calculus
• Lagrangian & Hamiltonian Mechanics
• Further Statistics**
* Compulsory if not taking the Statistics Pathway
** Not Applicable to Statistics Pathway
Year 4
Compulsory
• Complex Analysis
Choose one from*:
• Mathematical Modelling
• Mathematics Project
Compulsory for Statistics Pathway
• Stochastic Processes
• Computational Statistics & Data Analysis
SELECT AT LEAST 1 FOR STATISTICS PATHWAY
• Time Series
• Multivariate Analysis
Optional
• Time Series & Operational Research**
• Fields & Galois Theory
• Logic
• PDEs & Integral Transforms
• Fluid Dynamics
• Mathematical Biology
• Advanced Numerical Analysis
• Financial Statistics**
• Actuarial Mathematics & Statistics**
• Biostatistics & Epidemiology**
• Operational Research**
Mathematics offers a diverse and rewarding range of careers. Examples include working in education, academic research, consultancies, accountancy, financial services, insurance companies, IT and Computing, telecommunications, and healthcare to name but a few sectors. For further information you can visit https://www.mathscareers.org.uk/ (managed and maintained by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications). These are valuable contributions to the Cypriot economy and equip both local and international students to compete in the global employment market.
Mathematicians and Statisticians are ranked by www.careercast.com as some of the best jobs based on criteria including income, job outlook, work environment and stress. Other highly ranked jobs including those of a data scientist and of an actuary are highly mathematical and attract many people with a very strong mathematical background.