Mathematics |
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Why study mathematics? Many students are attracted to mathematics at school by the clear unequivocal nature of the answers to the questions. Mathematics is a discipline in which, at university level too, precise propositions can lead, through elegant arguments, to far-reaching consequences, including surprising applications. The clear-cut nature of the subject means that a higher proportion of mathematics students obtain first-class degrees than in most other subjects.
Why study mathematics at Essex?
Students in a big city university often feel that the staff do not know them at all. This is not the case at Essex where students and staff have regular contact with each other. The transition from school/college to university is therefore not as daunting and you will soon get to know the other people in the Department. We maintain an ‘open door’ policy which means that whenever you are stuck on a problem, you are likely to find a lecturer available to give help.
Our Department is home to one of the area co-ordinators for the East of England Further Mathematics Support
Programme, which promotes and aids the teaching of A-level Further Mathematics, meaning we are at the forefront of what is happening in schools and colleges.
Flexibility to change
courses We recognise that the journey from school/college to university is a trip into the unknown. This is particularly the case if you choose a joint honours course and have not studied your chosen second subject before coming to university. We allow you the flexibility to experiment with new subjects: most students can change from their initial choice of course to single-honours courses up to the start of the second year, and many can change from joint honours to single honours up to the start of the final year.
Flexibility to change modules
Our courses are tailored with particular outcomes in mind, so in most cases there are rather few options in the first two years of a course. However, in all courses there are options in the third year. In any term, when you have options, you are encouraged to sit in on several modules before making a final choice, and staff are happy to give advice.
Departmental scholarships and
bursaries Major scholarships (worth £2,000 over two years for single-honours students) are awarded to those who obtain AAA (including A in Mathematics) in three full A-levels. Minor scholarships (worth £1,000 over two years for single-honours students) are awarded to those who obtain ABB or AAC (including A in Mathematics) in three full A-levels. If you are taking a joint honours course you will also receive these scholarships, but at half the full rate. Renewal of scholarships is subject to good performance in the first-year examinations.
To qualify for one of these awards you must have placed Essex as your firm UCAS choice. Additionally, a one-off payment of £250 will be awarded to you if you achieve grade A or B in A-level Further Mathematics. Single-honours students who do well in the second-year exams are awarded a final-year bursary of £500. For full details, please visit:
www.essex.ac.uk/maths/ prospective_students/undergraduates/
scholarships.aspx for full details.
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