Mathematics with a Placement Year

About this course

Mathematics is one of the oldest and most powerful systems of human thought, underpinning everything from the laws of physics to the algorithms that drive modern technology, the models used to price financial instruments, and the statistical methods that allow us to draw reliable conclusions from data. Studying it at degree level means developing a capacity for precise, logical reasoning that is highly transferable and consistently valued by employers across a wide range of fields. At Reading, this four-year programme with an integrated placement year gives you the flexibility to tailor your studies to the areas of mathematics you find most compelling, whether that is pure mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, or some combination of these. You will build a rigorous foundation in the core areas of the discipline before developing your interests in later years. The placement year,

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 65% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 72 / 100Information Technology Professionals · 25% of graduatescards →
• 60 / 100Business, Research and Administrative Professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 52 / 100Finance Professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 10% of graduatescards →

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