This Mathematics course from De Montfort University will enable you to effectively apply mathematics to solve real-world problems fundamental to many areas, e.g. business, finance, industry, medicine, science, government and education.

Reasons to study Mathematics at De Montfort University:

  • Join one of the top 10 most popular universities in the UK for home and EU students, as rated by UCAS
  • Accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA)
  • 100% graduate employability - in work or further study within six months of graduation
  • 100% student satisfaction - In the National Student Survey, Mathematics at DMU gained a 100% satisfaction rating from students in the final year
  • Learn technical and practical skills to increase your employability - benefit from a strong emphasis on the application of mathematics with a solid theoretical underpinning
  • Dedicated work Placements - enhance your practical and professional skills, with recent placements undertaken at HP, Microsoft, IBM, GlaxoSmithKline and PepsiCo International
  • Industry-standard facilities and software - embedded within specific modules, and our high-specification computing laboratories run current professional software including; Windows, Linux and OS X
  • SAS endorsed modules - There is very high demand for SAS expertise: SAS is the worldÕs largest independent business analytics company. Our students will have the opportunity to achieve an industry-recognised SAS certification
  • Receive additional one-to-one support - from our dedicated Mathematics Learning Centre
  • Enjoy an international experience with #DMUglobal - We offer all students the opportunity to take part in a #DMUglobal experience, which can enrich your studies and expand your cultural horizons.

Graduate Careers

As a DMU Mathematics graduate, you will be highly sought after in the job market. In addition to expanding your mathematical expertise and nurturing your logical and analytical thought processes, this practical course will enhance your problem-solving abilities and equip you with good computing techniques. It will also further develop your report writing, teamwork and presentation skills, enabling you to enter a wide range of careers in:

  • Mathematics: (e.g. mathematical modelling, financial management, pensions, investment, forensic science investigation)
  • Statistics: (e.g. data analysis, data mining, data science, customer relationship management, actuarial work)
  • Operational Research: (eg. decision making, management scientist, logistics, transport planning)
  • Computing: (e.g. programming, database design, artificial intelligence)
  • Business: (e.g. industry, commerce, accounting, insurance, banking)
  • Education: (e.g. teaching)
  • The course is also a springboard for our graduates who wish to undertake university (MPhil, PhD) research or pursue a taught master's course.