Program Overview

On the Applied Mathematics / Pure Mathematics degree at Aberystwyth University, you will study mathematical concepts and the identification and analysis of shapes and patterns combined with data collation and calculation. You will learn how to solve problems and develop theories within mathematics. You will also discover how to use mathematical theory to solve problems in areas of science, engineering, and physics.

The first two years of the Applied Mathematics / Pure Mathematics course will give you a broad introduction to important areas of mathematics, including algebra, calculus, geometry, statistics and mathematical analysis. You will be able to specialise in your final year and take advantage of our expertise by choosing from a wide range of optional modules based on your own interests.

In studying Applied Mathematics / Pure Mathematics you will develop clear analytical thought processes, problem-solving abilities and the capacity for logical argument. Such skills are highly transferable and attractive to employers in a range of sectors. Graduates of Applied Mathematics / Pure Mathematics make significant contributions to vital areas such as science, engineering, technology and finance, and find employment in roles where numerical and data analysis is key.

This degree is accredited by the IMA (Institute for Mathematics and its Applications), the UK's learned and professional society for mathematics, directly contributing to your recognition as a Chartered Mathematician.

Why study Applied Mathematics / Pure Mathematics at Aberystwyth?

• You will uncover a discipline that combines the identification and analysis of shapes and patterns with data collation and calculation.
• Mathematics has been taught at Aberystwyth since 1872, so that the department builds on over 140 years of teaching excellence, employing lecturers who are committed teachers and internationally-recognised researchers
• A degree in Mathematics will open up a wide range of career paths to you, and this degree is accredited by the IMA (Institute for Mathematics and its Applications), the UK's learned and professional society for mathematics, directly contributing to your recognition as a Chartered Mathematician.