Mathematics

About this course

Mathematics is one of the foundational disciplines of human knowledge, the language in which the natural world is described and the tool through which logic, structure, and proof are developed. Pure mathematics explores abstract structures for their own sake, pursuing certainty through rigorous proof; applied mathematics develops and deploys mathematical tools to model and understand the physical, biological, economic, and social worlds. At its best, a mathematics degree teaches you not just techniques but a way of thinking: precise, systematic, imaginative, and independent. At Durham University, one of the UK's leading mathematics departments, this three-year full-time programme includes a sandwich year with work placement opportunities and a year abroad, making it one of the more structurally rich mathematics degrees available. You will cover the core areas of the discipline, includin

Where its graduates go

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