Pre-Masters Certificate course/programme in Mathematics, School of Mathematics, University of Birmingham

Postgraduate Pre-Masters Certificate in Mathematics

This programme provides an opportunity for graduates in any programme with a substantial mathematics element to fill in the gaps in their mathematical background and thus enable them to study an MSc or MRes programme, either organised by the School of Mathematics or by another School with a contribution from the School of Mathematics. Based on individual assessments of the candidates a bespoke programme will be compiled for them from the list of optional modules.

Course fact file

Type of Course: Taught

Study Options: Full time

Duration: 1 year full-time

Start date: September

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Admissions Tutor: Dr Rosemary Dyson
Telephone enquiries: +44 (0) 121 414 3415
Email: r.j.dyson@bham.ac.uk

School of Mathematics

Course details

Details

This programme aims to provide an opportunity for graduates in any programme with a substantial mathematics element to fill in the gaps in their mathematical background and thus enable them to study an MSc or MRes programme, either organised by the School of Mathematics or by another School with a contribution from the School of Mathematics. Based on individual assessments of the candidates a bespoke programme will be compiled for them from the list of optional modules.

Breakdown of course

For each candidate a programme of six courses will be compiled from courses from the School's undergraduate programme according to the individual student needs. Lectures for each module will be delivered over the Autumn and Spring terms. The following list of optional modules is typical of the large array of courses available. Each module listed below comprises a total of 20 credits and students need to obtain 120 credits in total.

Calculus & Algebra I
Calculus & Algebra II
Real & Complex Variable Theory
Vector Algebra, Elementary Mechanics & Computational Mathematics
Discrete Mathematics & Statistics
Foundation & Abstraction
Polynomials and Rings & Metric Spaces
Symmetry and Groups
Analytical Techniques
Linear Algebra & Programming
Applied Mathematics II
Statistics II
Linear Programming & Introduction to Operation Management

Each module will be taught through a mixture of lectures, self study and supporting classes.

Fees and funding

Fees for 2013/14:

Home/EU - £9000
International - £13200

Scholarships and studentships
Scholarships may be available. International students can often gain funding through overseas research scholarships, Commonwealth scholarships or their home government.

For further information contact the School directly or email financialsupport@bham.ac.uk.
See also postgraduate fees and funding.

Entry requirements

Typical offer:

Overseas students: Undergraduate (BSc) degree in Mathematics or Mathematics related subject or General BSc with Mathematics as a substantial subject from a recognised University. Grade: Equivalent to UK - Min 2:1.

Home students: Minimum BSc degree in Mathematics or Mathematics related subject or General BSc with Mathematics as a substantial subject. Grade: Min 2:1.

International students:

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Standard English language requirements apply

How to apply

When clicking on the Apply Now button you will be directed to an application specifically designed for the programme you wish to apply for where you will create an account with the University application system and submit your application and supporting documents online. Further information regarding how to apply online can be found on the How to apply pages

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Contact

Admissions Tutor: Dr Rosemary Dyson
Telephone enquiries: +44 (0) 121 414 3415
Email: r.j.dyson@bham.ac.uk

School of Mathematics

Learning and teaching

Based on individual assessments of the candidates a bespoke programme will be compiled for them from the list of optional modules on the course details tab .

Each module will be taught through a mixture of lectures and supporting classes.

Print this page

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Register your interest

Apply to study here

Contact

Admissions Tutor: Dr Rosemary Dyson
Telephone enquiries: +44 (0) 121 414 3415
Email: r.j.dyson@bham.ac.uk

School of Mathematics

Related staff

Dr Richard Mycroft

Course details

Employability

Career opportunities

This programme is designed to equip graduates with the mathematical skills required for subsequent study of the various MSc programmes organised by the School of Mathematics or by another School with a contribution from the School of Mathematics.

Each of these MSc programmes will open up a range of careers opportunities for successful graduates; see the individual programme sites for further details.

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