Undergraduate Subject Focus: Studying Maths
Mathematics can be divided into two main areas: pure and applied. Pure mathematics is the cerebral side of the subject – maths for the sake of maths – whereas applied mathematics is the exploration of real-life problems using maths and so tends to tie in with many areas of physics . Whichever branch you choose, your degree will normally start by examining fundamental subjects such as calculus, algebra and mechanics, and getting to grips with useful tools such as computing skills. Later in the mathematics, will come opportunities to specialise in modules such as...

Why undergraduate?
Why undergraduate? If you’re thinking about taking an undergraduate course, you’ve probably already got prospectus after prospectus telling you which undergraduate courses you should go for. Before you start thinking about subjects though, have you thought about why you might want to choose an undergraduate course at all? Studying at undergraduate level can be very different to any learning you might have undertaken before so it’s worth asking yourself if a degree is definitely for you.   Employment prospects You’re much more likely...