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...

Celebrity University
Many of us have considered university courses. Whether it's an undergraduate degree in a subject we're passionate about or a postgraduate qualification that we need to follow a certain career. University courses can be interesting, fun, and life changing.   Many people will tell you they've met friends for life as a result of one of the many university courses on offer in the UK. However, university courses are not just something us mere mortals take to boost our CV.   Some of Britain’s best-loved celebrities have degrees too....