Mathematics

About this course

Mathematics is one of the most fundamental and versatile of university disciplines, providing the logical and quantitative foundations on which science, engineering, economics, and computing all depend. It develops a distinctive mode of thought: precise, abstract, and rigorous, capable of discovering truths through proof and of building structures that reveal unexpected connections between apparently unrelated phenomena. A mathematics degree trains you not just to solve specific problems but to think clearly about problems in general, which makes mathematicians adaptable across a very wide range of professions. The three-year full-time Mathematics programme at the University of Plymouth is available with a foundation year for students who need to build their mathematical foundations before entering the main degree, and includes a sandwich year, year abroad, and work placement options fo

Where its graduates go

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