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After graduating, Jason continued his postgraduate studies at Essex working towards his PhD in the area of pure mathematics.


I chose to study at the University of Essex because, out of all the universities I had visited, Essex was by far the friendliest and


most welcoming. Its location also enabled me to commute from home, which really suited my lifestyle.


Jason Wanner, BSc Mathematics ’08, Ipswich, Suffolk


Graduate profile


Humanities and comparative studies


courses BSc Mathematics and Humanities The aim of this course is to cater for mathematics students with a strong secondary interest in the humanities. You can choose from a wide range of humanities subjects that will then be taken through to the final year (same discipline in the second and third years). Combining the two disciplines will equip you with the skills to think and write clearly, and to evaluate ideas logically and critically in a broad range of areas.


How am I taught


and assessed? The principal form of instruction is the lecture. In mathematics, the lecture rate is typically three fifty-minute lectures per week, per module, so that in the later years there are about twelve timetabled


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One of my biggest fears about starting university was that I would struggle with some of the specialist topics that I had never studied before. However, I found the Department to be exceptionally helpful and encouraging, especially with modules such as Applied Mathematics and Introduction to Computing, which were completely new to me. Although they were challenging, working hard in these modules was ultimately an empowering and rewarding experience.


During my time at the University, I undertook part-time work to help with my finances. I also found that this gave me transferable skills such as good organisation and time management, which helped me in many ways. It taught me how to balance my academic work with paid employment, as well as being able to have a social life.


My favourite memories of Essex have to be graduation day and the summer ball that took place every year. They were a brilliant way to celebrate and were a lot of fun! My time as an undergraduate student was an incredibly worthwhile experience and I am thoroughly enjoying my postgraduate studies here in the Department.


sessions per week. In some modules there will be extra computer-based work. In every module some sessions are devoted to working through the solutions to previously assigned problems. For the social science courses there are typically two lectures a week plus a small group (12-15 students) discussion class. Most computer science modules involve computer laboratory work.


In most mathematics modules, the final mark is a weighted combination of marks gained on coursework (eg homework problem sheets or tests) and the summer examinations. Typically, the latter counts for 80 per cent. In computer science, the exam weight is usually 70 per cent. In many social science subjects, extended essays or other assignments are set during the module and these may count for as much as 50 per cent of the final module mark. The purpose of the first year is to prepare the ground for the final two years. Your degree class is mainly determined by the marks awarded in the


second and subsequent years of study. However a good understanding of the first-year material will be essential in subsequent years.


Career opportunities Clear thinkers are required in every profession, so the successful mathematician has a wide choice of potential careers.


Many of our graduates become teachers, or work as accountants in the financial sector. The Civil Service and the pharmaceutical industry are major employers of statisticians. A most comprehensive guide to careers is provided by the Council for Mathematical Sciences at: www.mathscareers.org.uk.


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