"Coming to university may seem scary at first, but it is such an amazing experience and I can’t think of a better place to come than Exeter.
There are lots of opportunities for you to follow whichever branch of mathematics, there’s a wide range of modules offered; you can even take modules from other schools!
So far I’ve kept my options open by taking a variety of modules, but I’m looking forward to being able to take some more specialised modules next year.
The staff and students are incredibly supportive here, there’s always someone there to help you, right from your application to your graduation!"
Jess Standen
MMath Mathematics
Mathematics at Exeter
7th
in the UK for overall satisfaction in Mathematics and Statistics in the
National Student Survey (2009)*
Cutting-edge research and teaching – We bring mathematics to life with latest research news and results in lectures to create a fresh, finger on the pulse approach; reminding you that you’re not just studying hundred -year old mathematics but theories being developed now.
Variety of interactive learning methods – Complementing traditional lectures, we employ innovative teaching methods to communicate mathematics and to encourage you to develop strong writing, research and presentation skills alongside your knowledge and applications, one module even challenges you to create and run your own lectures! At Exeter we believe that this combination of study techniques creates the most diverse and employable graduates for any field of work.
Specialists in applied mathematics – We specialise in applying mathematics to exciting contemporary areas, such as population dynamics and climate change. We maintain strong connections with organisations like the Met Office, to develop and fund real mathematical applications.
Flexible programme options – Giving you traditional mathematics programmes with the freedom to choose your own unique degree path via the many module options available. We also offer programmes combined with a flavour of other subject areas, such as Mathematics with business disciplines like Accounting and Combined Honours programmes with Computer Science, Engineering, Physics or Modern Languages giving you the chance to divide your preferred studies equally between Maths and other subjects.
Close contact between students and staff – We offer a friendly and accessible environment in which to study. There is a strong rapport between students and staff; encouraging constant open -door interaction and support throughout your degree.
Work placement opportunities – At Exeter we encourage you and provide the opportunity to take summer or one year work placements and we link closely with schemes such as Shell Step and Year in Industry.
Work experience can also be taken as an option via the Commercial and Industrial Experience module which offers a work placement for 12 weeks between Years 2 and 3. This assessed appointment counts towards your final degree and provides you with an incredible opportunity to experience paid work as a real employee in a mathematics linked career field;
Many students taking part obtain job offers due to the unique chance this experience provides both employer and student to assess one another. Organisations such as the Met Office have provided recent work placements to Exeter maths students.
*based on the percentage of positive responses for full service universities (ie, excluding specialist colleges)
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