MSc Applicable Mathematics

About the MSc programme

The MSc Applicable Mathematics is an innovative programme, drawing together traditional and
modern mathematical techniques in a variety of social science contexts. It is designed both for
mathematicians who wish to make themselves more marketable by adding some social science
aspects to their knowledge and skills base, and for non-mathematicians with strong quantitative
backgrounds who wish to add to and improve their understanding of the mathematics behind much
of social science.

The programme will provide you with an increased knowledge of mathematics, particularly in
algorithms, game theory, discrete mathematics, probability and stochastics, and optimisation, in
addition to training in appropriate computational methods. Reflecting the world's dependence on
computation, students will learn the programming language Java, and how to use it to apply their
knowledge to real-world problems.

The skills and knowledge gained over the programme will open up a wide range of potential
careers, including finance, business, software development, and industry. It will also provide a
solid base for further studies at research level.

Programme details

You can find the most up-to-date list of optional courses for MSc Applicable Mathematics in the
Programme Regulations section of the current School Calendar.

You must note however that while care has been taken to ensure that this information is up to date
and correct, some circumstances may cause the School to subsequently change, suspend or
withdraw a course or programme of study, or change the fees that apply to it. The School will
neither be liable for information that after publication becomes inaccurate or irrelevant, nor for
changing, suspending or withdrawing a course or programme of study due to circumstances outside
of its control. You must also note that places are limited on some courses and/or subject to specific
entry requirements. The School cannot therefore guarantee places on its courses. You should visit
the School's Calendar, or contact the relevant academic department, for information on the
availability and/or content of courses and programmes of study. Certain substantive changes will
be listed on the Updated graduate course and programme information page.

Graduate destinations

This programme is ideal preparation for a range of careers in industry, finance, government and
research. Graduates of the programme have found employment in companies such as Amazon;
BlackRock; Credit Suisse; Facebook; Goldman Sachs; Google; KPMG; National Grid and RBS.

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Application code: G1U2 (check

availability)

Start date: 21 September 2017

 Duration: 12 months full-time only

Minimum entry requirement: 2:1 degree

or equivalent in a mathematically-based
subject, or a scientific, engineering or
social science subject with excellent
mathematics background (see entry
requirements)

English requirement: Standard (see

English requirements)

GRE/GMAT requirement: None

Fee level: UK/EU £13,008 (provisional

EU); overseas £20,112

Financial support: Graduate Support

Scheme (see Financial support)

Application deadline: None – rolling

admissions

Intake/applications in 2016: 31/218

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