BSc Mathematics with a Placement Year

The BSc Mathematics with Placement Year course at the University of Reading offers the opportunity to explore wide-ranging topics in pure and applied mathematics, and undertake a year-long industry placement. The course, spread out over a period of four years, equips students with a variety of problem-solving skills that can be applied in many different industries and professions.Course Content: The core part of this course involves studying topics such as calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, real analysis, probability, and statistics. In the subsequent years, students will study more specialist modules such as abstract algebra, complex analysis, numerical analysis and mathematical methods. In the third year, students undertake a year-long placement in an industry to gain practical experience.Key Modules: The key modules of this course include abstract algebra, complex analysis, numerical analysis, mathematical methods, enhancement modules, programming in R, Cryptography, financial modelling, Bayesian Statistics & Mathematical Programming.Accreditations: The BSc Mathematics with Placement Year program is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA), offering a route to professional mathematician status.Future Careers: After completing this course, students can pursue careers as a data analyst, investment analyst, research scientist, teacher, statistician, actuary, operational researcher, and other roles that require high-level mathematical skills. The placement year also provides significant value to employers, allowing graduates to stand out in the job market.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.