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8/7/2019 Undergraduate Brochure Mathematics
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School of Mathematical Sciences
www.maths.nottingham.ac.uk
Undergraduate Studies
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Choosing a university and course that match your aspirationsis always a difficult challenge. We feel confident, however,that you will find The University of Nottingham astimulating and enjoyable place in which to studymathematics. We have a strong commitment to teachingand research of the highest quality and have an excellentrecord in independent reviews. Numerous league tablesalso confirm that we are one of the best universities inthe country for mathematics.
The reasons our students give for this are many
and varied, and include: a large school that offers
a wide variety of modules across the full range of
applied mathematics, pure mathematics and
statistics; flexible structures that offer opportunities
to study exciting modern topics such as financial
mathematics, mathematical medicine, cryptography
and modern quantum theory, as well as a diverserange of complementary subjects; a beautiful
campus with excellent facilities; a huge variety of
student clubs and societies and easy access to the
local attractions in the city centre; courses that
develop the intellectual and personal skills that
employers actively seek; and above all a caring
environment in which all students can develop
and prosper.
Our curriculum is dynamic: our Undergraduate
Ambassadors Scheme provides opportunities
to hone skills in communicating mathematics;
project-based modules, such as our new
Professional Skills module, encourage the
development of teamworking and presentation
skills, while our highest-level modules provide an
insight into cutting-edge mathematics, reflectingthe richness and variety of staff research interests.
We hope you find this brochure helpful.
Thank you for taking the time to consider us;
we are confident that you will find studying
at Nottingham rewarding and enjoyable and
we hope to welcome you here soon.
Professor Oliver Jensen
Head of School
Contents
Welcome 03
Why The University of Nottingham? 04
Why mathematics at The University
of Nottingham? 06
Teaching and research excellence 08
Careers 09
Mat hema ti cs d egree cour se s 10
Student profile 19
Applying for a place 20
Visiting us 22
Contacting us 23
Welcome tothe School ofMathematicalSciences
Trent Building, University Park Campus
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Why The Universityof Nottingham?
Students choose The University of
Nottingham for a whole host of reasons.
If its academic excellence youre looking
for then Nottingham is the place for you.
Renowned internationally for top-class
teaching and groundbreaking research,
the University is respected worldwide and
offers fantastic facilities to ensure you
make a success of your studies.
In independent teaching assessments, 39 of our
subjects have been rated excellent (with scores
of at least 22 out of 24) and the 2008 Research
Assessment Exercise put Nottingham seventh in
the UK in terms of research power.
If youre interested in great career prospects,
then we can help with that too. Nottingham is
one of the top 10 UK universities most often
targeted by Britains leading graduate employers
and the employment record of our graduates is
one of the best in the country. We have strong
and established links with businesses across the
UK and offer short courses to ensure you developvital transferable skills. For entrepreneurial
students we provide business start-up training
to help you gain the skills you need to set up
your own business after graduation.
We also encourage all our students to build a
broad range of skills that will appeal to employers.
We have one of the most active Students Unions
in the UK, with over 190 societies where you can
gain new skills, meet new people and even learn
a new language.
If you want to broaden your horizons and see the
world, we offer great study abroad opportunities.
Nottingham is a global institution with around
30,000 students from over 140 countries, and
more than 270 partner universities in 35 countries.
As a result, nearly every Nottingham undergraduate
has the opportunity to apply to spend time
abroad during their time at Nottingham.
For a great social life and an exciting city,Nottingham fits the bill again. Our campuses are
buzzing with life, and organised events, trips and
parties take place throughout the year. For sports
fans, our Athletic Union hosts over 75 clubs and
we provide excellent facilities for everything from
football to bowling. Nottingham itself is a thriving
cosmopolitan city, rich with history and culture,
and packed full of bars, restaurants and nightclubs.
With theatres, cinemas, comedy clubs and a
diverse mix of music venues, there is always
plenty to keep you entertained.
To help you settle in, we guarantee all
undergraduates a place in University-arranged
accommodation for the first year, provided youfirmly accept your course place and return your
accommodation application form by 1 August of
the year of entry. Your room will be on or close
to campus and youll be able to meet new people,
make new friends and enjoy university life.
So why not make your next step Nottingham?
The Cornerhouse, Nottingham city centre
Market Square, Nottingham
Nottingham is, without doubt, the best city in the country for a
student. Situated in the Midlands, its never too far for UK students
to get home, and being in the middle of the country, you get a
really good mix of both southern and northern students along with
the grounded Nottingham locals themselves.
The Virgin 2008 Alternative Guide to British Universities
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Why mathematicsat The Universityof Nottingham?
University mathematics is a subject of
immense scope and application. It is the
language of science, engineering and
commerce. As a consequence, a mathematics
degree opens up a wide variety of careerchoices, and our students are very successful
in the employment market.
The University of Nottingham has a strong
commitment to teaching and research of the
highest quality, and we have an excellent record
in independent reviews.
The School
The School of Mathematical Sciences is a large
and thriving centre with high standards in
undergraduate education, postgraduate education,
and research. We currently have over 50 permanent
academic staff, around 20 research staff and
over 70 postgraduates. Each year we welcome
approximately 200 students onto our various
undergraduate degree courses. Our staff numbers
ensure both an excellent provision for teaching
(eg in enabling small-group tutorials) and also
a wide diversity of mathematical topics and
options to study in our courses.
Academic staff in the School have national and
international reputations for the excellence of their
research, and have extensive research links with
colleagues in industry and academia, both in the
UK and overseas.This research background helps
us to ensure that we offer up-to-date degree
courses that give you an insight into cutting-edge
mathematics. Our best students have the
opportunity to stay on and carry out research
leading to higher degrees, typically a PhD.
Your tutor
While at Nottingham, you will have a personal
and academic tutor, who will guide your studies
and help you to select modules that match your
interests and ambitions. Your tutor is your first
port of call in the School if you have any
problems or questions.
Your tutor will take an interest in your personal
and academic development and offer you help,
encouragement and guidance.
Teaching
Teaching is primarily by lectures, supportedby problem classes (sessions in which you practise
solving problems with support from academic
staff), small-group tutorials and private study.
In addition, some modules involve computer
practicals or laboratory work. You will typically be
expected to work for around 35 hours per week,
with about half of this time devoted to private study.
During your time at Nottingham, in addition
to gaining academic knowledge, you will also have
an opportunity to develop other skills. Examples
are communication and presentation skills, the
use of information technology, time management,
independent learning, project work and self-
organisation. Not only are these skills desirable
in your own personal development, but also in
todays employment market. For those students
considering a career in teaching, we havea final-year module that lets you get direct
experience of delivering mathematics lessons
in local schools.
Assessment
Your work will be assessed in a variety of ways,
including traditional written examinations,
coursework assignments, dissertations, computing
assignments, essays and laboratory reports.
Computing
During your course, you will use computers for
a variety of purposes, from performing numerical
and algebraic calculations, to communicating with
staff and other students by email. One of the keycomputer applications that you will learn is
computer algebra, which can be used to carry out
a wide range of mathematical techniques, from
plotting graphs to solving complicated systems
of equations.
No prior computing knowledge is assumed,
and we will train you to use the University
computing facilities when you arrive here.
When I decided to study
mathematics to degree level, I was
attracted by the flexibility and
varied content of the course at
Nottingham.
Mathematics student
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Teaching andresearch excellence
Careers
Teaching
In common with all schools or departments
of mathematics in England and Northern Ireland,
our teaching has been independently reviewed
in the Quality Assurance Agency Subject Review,
and we were awarded a mark of 23 out of 24.
The reviewers commented particularly on:
the high calibre of our students and
their high level of achievement whileat Nottingham
the strong employment record of
our graduates
the extremely effective support we
offer our students and
the plentiful IT provision at Nottingham
Research
In the most recent Research Assessment Exercise
(2008), we are proud that over 60 per cent of the
Schools research in pure mathematics, applied
mathematics and statistics was judged to be
world-leading or internationally excellent.This means that you will be taught by members
of academic staff who are world authorities in
many areas of mathematics.
In applied mathematics, our areas of research
expertise include quantum gravity, complex and
disordered systems, quantum information theory
and computing, mathematical medicine, biology
and neuroscience, industrial mathematics, fluid
mechanics and solid mechanics. In statistics,
we specialise in stochastic modelling of epidemics,
statistical shape and image analysis, Bayesian
multilevel modelling and probability theory.
Our main research interests in pure mathematicsare number theory and arithmetic geometry,
algebra and mathematical analysis.
Although these may mean nothing to you at the
moment, when you come to study with us, you
will have the opportunity to understand and
develop an interest in one or more of these areas,
since our research interests inform and shape
the third and fourth years of our courses.
These advanced courses allow you to come close
to the frontiers of mathematical research.
The University of Nottingham has an
excellent reputation for successful
graduate employment. Our Centre for
Career Development can help you find
employment, with invitations to recruitment
sessions by employers, individual careers
advice and a vacancy information service.
In addition, the School has a specialised careers
programme to help you develop your curriculumvitae (CV) and start early planning for your
future career.
Mathematics is a wide-ranging and versatile
subject, and the list of careers open to you as a
mathematics graduate is extensive. Some make
specific use of mathematics, others use the more
general skills they have gained, such as analysis
and problem solving, high-level numeracy and a
capacity to learn independently.
Our graduates are in high demand from prospective
employers, and have been well received into
a broad range of careers in commerce, industry,
the professions and government. The Universityof Nottingham is one of a small number of leading
universities whose graduates are targeted for
recruitment by various top companies.
Of our graduates entering the employment
market directly after graduation, typical recent
destinations were:
financial services (eg accountancy,
actuarial work, banking)
IT (eg programming, systems analysis,
software engineering)
industrial (eg management, research
and development, retail)
government (eg civil service,
taxation, cryptography)
Postgraduate research
Rather than directly entering the employment
market upon graduating, you might decide to
continue your studies at higher degree level,
either here at Nottingham or elsewhere.
In previous years, our students have achieved
higher degrees in subjects such as mathematics,
computing, education and engineering. Each year
some of our best students choose to stay at
Nottingham and join our lively group of
postgraduate research students in the Schoolof Mathematical Sciences.
Our three divisions Applied, Pure and Statistics
each offer a large number of diverse and interesting
research projects, in the research areas described
earlier, and many others. Please see our website
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www.maths.nottingham.ac.uk Entry requirements: mathematics A level grade
A, and two other academic subjects
at A level, or equivalent.
Typical A level offer: AAA-AAB
Typical intake: 115
Course description:
flexibility in choice of topics
the opportunity to take modules outside
mathematics up to 20 credits each year
(of course, you may take these options
in mathematics if you wish)
a wide range of mathematics options,
including new areas of application (such
as mathematical medicine and finance);
traditional areas of applied mathematics
and statistics; modules, such as number theory
and abstract algebra, which reveal the intrinsic
elegance and beauty of mathematics
You may postpone taking one of the year-one
strands in pure mathematics, applied mathematics
or statistics until year two, and replace it with 20credits of free options in year one.
International study
The programme for the four-year BSc with an
international study year (G104) is the same as
for the three-year BSc (G100) but includes an
additional year of study at an overseas university
between the second and final years.
Placement on this year abroad, which must be
passed but does not contribute directly to degree
classification, may be competitive and dependent
upon having a sufficiently strong academic record
in years one and two. Students who are not
accepted for overseas study will be offered
transfer to the three-year BSc, subject to normal
progression rules.
Named degrees
If you have a particular penchant for one of
the specialisations within mathematics you
may qualify for one of our named degrees:
Mathematics (Pure Mathematics), Mathematics
(Applied Mathematics) or Mathematics with
Statistics. The Mathematics with Statistics degree,
for example, is accredited by the Royal Statistical
Society (RSS). To obtain one of these named
degrees you simply apply for one of the courses
G100 or G103 and choose certain specified
modules in your chosen area while you are here.
Year one
Core mathematics 60 credits
Pure, applied and statistics strands 60 credits
Year two
Mathematics options 100 credits
Other options 20 credits
Year three
Mathematics options 100 credits
Other options 20 credits
Year four (MMath only)
Mathematics options 60 credits
Mathematics dissertation 40 credits
Other options 20 credits
UCAS code Title
We offer the following single and joint honours undergraduate courses:
MathematicsG100 (BSc three years)
G103 (MMath four years)
G104 (BSc four years one year
international study)
Studying here has enabled me
to make a great group of friends
and provided the opportunity
to develop an exciting career.
Mathematics student
G100 (BSc three years)/ Mathematics
G103 (MMath four years)G1 04 (B Sc fo ur ye ars ) Ma th em at ic s (I nte rn at io na l S tu dy)
GG41 (BSc three years)/GG14 (MSci four years) Mathematics and Computer Science
GL11 (B Sc three years) Math emat ics and Econom ics
GN 12 (B Sc t hr ee y ea rs ) Ma th em at ic s a nd Ma na gem en t S tu die s
GV 15 (B Sc t hre e ye ar s) Ma th em at ic s a nd P hi lo so ph y
F326 (BSc three years)/F325 (MSci four years) Mathematical Physics
G1 T1 ( BS c t hre e y ea rs ) Ma th em at ic s w it h C hi nes e S tu di es
G1HD (BSc three years)/G1H1 (MMath four years) Mathematics with Engineering
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www.maths.nottingham.ac.uk Entry requirements: mathematics A level grade
A and two other academic subjects at A level,
or equivalent.
Typical A level offer: AAA-AAB
Typical intake: 10
Course description:
broad education both in the mathematical
sciences and in computer science
excellent career prospects
opportunity to specialise in a variety of
exciting, modern topics at the interface
of the two disciplines
not necessary to have previously studied
computer science
Year one
Core mathematics 60 credits
Pure mathematics 20 credits
Computer science 40 credits
Year two
Mathematics options 60 credits
Computer science 40 credits
Computer science options 20 credits
Year three
Mathematics options 60 credits
Computer science individual project 20 credits
Computer science options 40 credits
Year four (MSci Only)
Mathematics options 60 credits
Computer science individual project 60 credits
Entry requirements: mathematics A level grade
A and two other academic subjects at A level,
or equivalent.
Typical A level offer: AAA
Typical intake: 20
Course description:
broad education both in the mathematical
sciences and in economics
aimed at mathematically-minded candidates
probably seeking to enter the financial sector
(for example as an actuary, an accountant or
a city analyst) upon graduating
excellent career prospects
not necessary to have previously
studied economics
Year one
Core mathematics 60 credits
Statistics 20 credits
Economics (microeconomics
and macroeconomics) 40 credits
Year two
Mathematics options 60 credits
Economics options 60 credits
Year three
Mathematics options 60 credits
Economics options 60 credits
Entry requirements: mathematics A level grade
A and two other academic subjects at A level,
or equivalent.
Typical A level offer: AAA-AAB
Typical intake: 15
Course description:
broad education in both mathematics
and management studies
aimed at mathematically minded people
probably seeking to enter the business or
financial sector (for example as a management
consultant, an accountant or a city analyst)
upon graduating
excellent career prospects
not necessary to have previously studied
management or business studies
Year one
Core mathematics 60 credits
Statistics 20 credits
Management studies 40 credits
Year two
Mathematics options 60 credits
Management studies 40 credits
Management studies options 20 credits
Year three
Mathematics options 60 credits
Management studies 40 credits
Management studies options 20 credits
Entry requirements: mathematics A level
grade A and two academic subjects at A level,
or equivalent.
Typical A level offer: AAA-AAB
Typical intake: 10
Course description:
blend of mathematics and philosophy, logical
and mathematical reasoning
mathematics side of the course oriented towards
pure mathematics, while the philosophy side
includes formal logic and analytical reasoning
you will gain knowledge in mathematics and
philosophy, with a blend of logical and analytical
skills useful in a wide range of careers
Year one
Core mathematics 60 credits
Pure mathematics 20 credits
Philosophy 40 credits
Year two
Mathematics options 60 creditsPhilosophy 30 credits
Philosophy options 30 credits
Year three
Mathematics options 60 credits
Philosophy options 60 credits
Mathematicsand Computer ScienceGG41 (BSc three years)
GG14 (MSci four years)
Mathematics and EconomicsGL11 (BSc three years)
Mathematics andManagement StudiesGN12 (BSc three years)
Mathematics and PhilosophyGV15 (BSc three years)
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www.maths.nottingham.ac.uk Entry requirements: mathematics A level grade A,
physics A level grade B and one other academic
subject at A level, or equivalent.
Typical A level offer: AAB
Typical intake: 25
Course description:
Mathematics is the language of physics and the
two subjects have been closely linked for manycenturies. Newton, for example, invented calculus
in order to give his theories of motion and gravity
predictive power. Key elements include:
a thorough background in the mathematical
techniques and core concepts of modern physics
the programme combines suitable elements
from the single honours programmes in Physics
and Mathematics together with specially
developed modules for mathematical physicists
BSc year three range of options, core
modules and a compulsory project
MSci year three fewer options than on BSc
but additional core components, including
a communication skills module that is an
essential preparation for year four
MSci year four formal lectures partially
replaced by student-centred learning activities
including seminars, projects and dissertations, to
develop your broader skills, such as researching
advanced scientific topics and communicating
them effectively, while further developing your
knowledge of theoretical physics
theoretical physics project and a range
of more traditional modules
transfer between the Mathematical Physicsprogramme and single honours Physics
or Mathematics may be possible during
the first year
Year one
Core mathematics 60 credits
Physics 60 credits
Year two
Mathematics 60 credits
Physics 60 credits
Year three
Mathematics 60 credits
Physics 60 credits
Year four (MSci only)
Mathematics 60 credits
Physics 60 credits
Entry requirements: mathematics A level grade A
and two academic subjects at A level, or equivalent.
Typical A level offer: AAA-AAB
Typical intake: five
Course description:
the only course of its kind in the UK
a broad education in mathematics and
substantial degree-level studies in Chinese
language, economics, history and culture
no previous knowledge of either Mandarin
language or Chinese studies is required.
Mandarin language modules are compulsory
in the first year, and optional thereafter
the mathematics side of the course is oriented
towards probability and statistics, but with
options also in pure and applied mathematics
the course is aimed at mathematically minded
people, probably seeking to work either in China
or for an organisation that has significant links
with China
Year one
Core mathematics 60 credits
Probability and statistics 20 credits
Chinese studies (including Mandarin language)
40 credits
Year two
Mathematics options 60 credits
Probability 20 credits
Chinese studies 20 credits
Chinese studies options 20 credits
Year three
Mathematics options 60 to 90 credits
Chinese studies options 30 to 60 credits
Mathematical PhysicsF326 (BSc three years)
F325 (MSci four years)
Mathematics withChinese StudiesG1T1 (BSc three years)
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www.maths.nottingham.ac.uk Entry requirements: mathematics A level
grade A, and either physics A level or another
relevant subject (eg further mathematics,
economics, chemistry). If physics A level is
not offered then physics GCSE or combined
science GCSE is required.
Students who enter G1H1 with AAA at A level,
or equivalent qualifications, will receive a bursary
of 500 per year while they remain onthe course.
Typical A level offer: AAB
Typical intake: 15
Course description:
Mathematics plays a crucial role in modern
commerce and industry. This course develops the
key mathematical tools used in such fields while
at the same time providing you with a broad base
of knowledge in potential areas of application in
engineering and industry.
Key elements include:
mixture of skills and experience attractive
to employers, with excellent career prospects
opportunity to study a variety of engineering
subjects without the need to specialise, and
mathematics that can be applied to problems
of practical significance
choice of physically based and management-
oriented engineering topics
opportunities to undertake project work,
applying mathematics to physical and
engineering problems, and to research topics
in applied mathematics
Year one
Core mathematics 60 credits
Applied mathematics 20 credits
Engineering (physical or management)
40 credits
Year two
Mathematics 80 credits
Mathematics options 10 credits
Engineering options 30 credits
Year three
Mathematics 80 credits
Engineering options 20 credits
Other options 20 credits
Year four (MMath only)
Mathematics options 60 credits
Individual project in mathematics 40 credits
Engineering options 10 credits
Other options 10 credits
I chose Nottingham because Id heard it was a really good university. Also, I didnt want to be in
the middle of a city, and Nottingham offers a good balance of a campus and a city.
When I came to visit, I liked the campus and everyone was really friendly. The accommodation is on
campus along with departmental buildings, the library and the Students Union, so you dont even
have to go into the city if you dont want to.
Now Ive started the course, Ive found it to be excellent. Theres a lot of choice, and you can tailor
your degree to focus on the areas you want to. I particularly enjoy statistics I didnt like it at school
and at A level it was my worst area of maths, but I really enjoy it at Nottingham.
The lecturers are all very approachable they have office hours when you can go and see them or
you can email them, and theyll get back to you quickly. You also have a personal tutor who you meet
on a weekly basis. In the first year, we looked at problem solving in the tutorials this really helped
with the transition from A levels to university. Its good to know theres a specific member of staff
you can talk to, too.
I use the library a lot Ive never had to buy my books because theyve always been in stock.
Weve got our own computer rooms too, which is handy, and the longer youre here, the more you
learn the best places to find free ones!
I used to be in the Trampolining Society, because I wanted to carry it on from school, and now Im on
the committee of the Maths Society. My role as sports secretary involves organising weekly netball
matches against other societies, and now were trying to set up tennis matches, too. Besides the
sports events, there are lots of social and careers activities. Weve been to Laser Quest, for example,and weve invited people from an actuary company in to talk about getting into that field.
I stayed in halls in my first year, which was the perfect way to make friends. You meet lots of people
and have the opportunity to get involved in lots of different things plus, it was a five-minute walk
from the maths building!
Looking ahead, Ive been offered an actuarial consulting job with Xafinity. My degree has helped me
develop skills like organisation, teamwork and giving presentations, which will all be helpful to me.
There are often more exams to take in the field I want to go into, so the techniques I have developed
at University will help me with those.
Top tip: Take advantage of all the opportunities offered to you, including the subsidiary modules.
Student profile
Christina LoweCourse and year of study:
Mathematics (third year)
Age: 21
Mathematics withEngineeringG1HD (BSc three years)
G1H1 (MMath four years)
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Applying for a place
Admissions procedures
You should apply to us through the Universities
and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Most
applicants will have studied three or more A levels
and will be expected to achieve grade A in A level
mathematics. Our offers are generally based
on grades achieved in three A levels, and all
subjects are accepted with a small number of
exceptions which include general studies and
critical thinking. For our joint honours courses,
it is not always necessary to have studied the
non-mathematics component at A level. Other
qualifications (International Baccalaureate,
BTEC, etc) are considered on an individual
basis, with offers equivalent in standard to
the A level package.
Financial support
Organising your finances is an important part of
planning for university. At Nottingham, we offer a
generous financial support scheme to ensure our
courses are more accessible to students from all
backgrounds. For details of the bursaries
available, please visit the finance pages at
www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy
Two mathematics A levels?
We do not require you to have studied further
mathematics and we recognise that some schools
and colleges offer limited support for this subject.
While the extra mathematical experience gained
by taking further mathematics at A level or AS
level may be helpful to you in your first year,
you should not be disadvantaged in subsequent
years of study if you have not taken these.
However, we do anticipate that most applicants
taking further mathematics will gain a grade
A. If you are studying further mathematics
with little support (for example, by self-study)
then you should make this clear in the personal
statement on your UCAS application form.
Advanced Extension Award?
We recognise that many schools cannot provide the
support required for students to take the Advanced
Extension Award (or STEP) in Mathematics.
Therefore we do not ask for this qualification.
Mature applicants
Mature applicants (students over 21 on entry
to their course), like all others, are considered
on academic merit. You are advised to contact
us to discuss the suitability of your background
and qualifications.
Part-time degrees
The School does not currently offer any part-time
degree courses.
Gap year
You may wish to defer entry to university for a year
to gain experience relevant to your degree or to
carry out some other form of personal fulfilment.
If so, you should let us know as soon as possible.
Whether or not you take a gap year will not affect
the way we process your application or any offer
you receive from us.
Study abroad
You may be able to spend a semester of your third
or fourth year studying abroad, either in another
European country, or further afield with one of
Nottingham's partners in the Universitas 21
group. We currently have links with universities
in France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Finland, Australia
and Canada. If you are interested, it is something
you can consider, with guidance from our Director
of International Affairs, in year two of your course.
If you have a disability
We particularly encourage you to visit the
University in advance of your application, to view
our facilities. The Universitys aim is to provide a
high level of support and guidance from the
moment you first enquire to the moment you
graduate. Like all others, your application is
considered on its academic merit. Further
information about support that the University
can offer you during your studies is available at
www.nottingham.ac.uk/academicsupport
International students
At Nottingham, we have a thriving community of
international students from over 140 countries.
Our International Office provides dedicated
support and arranges cultural, social and sporting
events. International Student Advisers work in the
International Office to deal with any queries you
may have about immigration, work permits or
any other personal or academic issues. If you pay
overseas fees, you are guaranteed University-
arranged accommodation for three years (see the
Undergraduate Prospectus or website for details).
International scholarships
Each year we offer scholarships to a number of
our best international applicants. The details vary
from year to year, but are typically worth at least
2,000 in each year of study. To find out more,
please contact us or visit the School web pages.
Accommodation guarantee
Having suitable accommodation while at university
is of considerable importance. The University of
Nottingham offers a guarantee of University-
arranged accommodation for one year to all new
undergraduate students who make Nottingham
their firm choice.There is a wide variety of
accommodation available, including fully catered
halls of residence, self-catering halls, and
University-managed accommodation off campus.
Further information is available in the prospectus,
and also at www.nottingham.ac.uk/
accommodation
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Trent Building courtyard
When I attended an open day,
I loved the campus and the
fact that all the current students
I met were enthusing about
the University as a place tolive and study.
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Contacting us
We hope that this brochure has answered any questions
you had about studying mathematics atThe University
of Nottingham and that you will apply to join our
thriving undergraduate student community. If you
have any further enquiries, please contact our
Admissions Secretaries.
This document is available in large print on request.
If you require an alternative format, please discuss
your needs with our Disability Officer.
To give you an idea of what life is like as a student
at Nottingham, you might like to attend the
Universitys undergraduate open days which are
held in late June and early September each year
please visit www.nottingham.ac.uk/opendays
and www.maths.nott.ac.uk/OpenDayfor more details.
If you wish to make an informal visit to the
University prior to applying here, you are
welcome to do so, but you should contact us in
advance if you wish to visit the School or speak
to an admissions tutor.
Once you have applied
If you apply to Nottingham and we intend to
make you an offer, we will usually invite you
to a UCAS visit day.
We believe it is important for you to see the
place where you may spend three or four of the
most important years of your life. For this reason
we strongly encourage you to take up our
invitation to visit and see the campus facilities
first-hand. The UCAS visit day programme givesyou information about:
the University and the School
teaching and assessment
welfare issues (including accommodation
and finance) and student life
We will also tell you more specifically about the
course you have applied for, its structure and the
career opportunities after you graduate. Further
details are available at
www.maths.nottingham.ac.uk/admissions
Visiting us
For further information, contact:
Admissions Secretaries
School of Mathematical Sciences
The University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD
UK
t: +44 (0)115 951 4934
f: +44 (0)115 951 4951
w: www.maths.nottingham.ac.uk
For international student enquiries,
please contact:
The International Office
t: +44 (0)115 951 5247
f: +44 (0)115 951 5155
w: www.nottingham.ac.uk/international
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For general undergraduate
enquiries contact:
The Enquiry Centre
Kings Meadow Campus
Lenton Lane
Nottingham
NG7 2NR
UK
t: +44 (0)115 951 5559
f: +44 (0)115 846 8062
w: www.nottingham.ac.uk
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