Mathematics is a fundamental subject that is constantly developing. Yes – it is a discipline in its own right. But it is also the thinking behind countless commercial, industrial and technological activities. Mathematical models underpin engineering, the applied sciences, computing and many aspects of management today. As a Mathematics student you will develop an outlook and high level study skills that will be hugely valuable whatever career path you follow after graduation. Approximately two-thirds of this course is devoted to mathematical and statistical subjects and one-third to computer science. The Mathematics course is wide-ranging and covers several application areas. These include finance, statistics, operational research (how Maths can be applied to commercial and industrial problems), numerical analysis and mechanics. You will have the opportunity to specialise at Level 3. The Mathematics subjects focus particularly on aspects of modern algebra that relate to computer science, and also include a considerable amount of numerical analysis of mathematical problems. In later years, for example, you could specialise in modern encryption methods as used, for example, in Internet transactions. The advanced computing modules include databases and the construction of interactive systems. Although theory is important, we place equal emphasis on best practice and real world applications. Mathematics is one of the largest disciplines at Brunel and you will be taught by with staff internationally recognised for their state-of-the-art subject knowledge. In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), nearly 60% of our research in the department was rated ‘World Leading’ or ‘Internationally Excellent’. Within London, the Department of Mathematicss was ranked in the top three. The Department of Computer Science is ranked top in the country in its area in terms of ‘research power’. Because Mathematics has links with many other disciplines, we offer an excitingly wide choice of courses, each with a different emphasis. These include modules in pure and applied Mathematics, operational research, computer science, finance, information technology and management studies. This structure means that most individual subject modules are not unique to any particular degree. We are also very active at postgraduate level offering Mathematics MSc courses and research opportunities in many areas. External grants and contracts with industry and government establishments support much of our research – keeping us right at the ‘cutting edge’ and actively in contact with modern uses of Mathematics. The result is that our undergraduate courses are truly up-to-date. For example, you may undertake your major final year project in one of our research areas. More than 50 academic staff teach our computer science courses, many of whom have a background in the computer industry. Practically all are involved in our applied computing research, which includes software technologies and modelling, people and interactivity, information systems development and evaluation. Many of our academics are nationally and internationally recognised for their work and also have hands-on practical experience. Our lecturers frequently act as consultants for companies who value their innovative insight and expertise. Aims We have designed this single honours course for committed mathematicians who also want to become skilled in modern day computing and information systems. Students gain the skills needed to develop their mathematical and statistical knowledge and apply these skills to solve problems in computing, business and other areas.

ith Management and Mathematics with Computer Science. In 2011/12, six months after graduating: * 66.7% of graduates with a first degree were in employment * 20.8% were in full-time further study * 4.2% were combining work and study Read more about graduate destinations for this subject area As a Brunel Maths graduate you will enjoy excellent employment prospects. Our combination of work experience and up-to-date teaching means that you will be well-equipped to follow the career you want after graduation. What kind of careers? The sky is the limit – career prospects are excellent. Maybe you want to pursue a career that specifically uses your mathematical, statistical or computing skills? Or perhaps you’d prefer a more general career – such as management or consultancy? Either way you will possess key skills that are highly sought after by business – in fact any industry that uses modelling, simulation, cryptography, forecasting, statistics, risk analysis and probability. These are some of the areas where a Maths degree is valued highly: Finance: banking, accountancy, actuarial, tax, underwriter, pensions, insurance Medicine: medical statistics, medical and epidemiological research, pharmaceutical research Design: engineering design, computer games Science: biotechnology, meteorology, oceanography, pure and applied research and development Civil Service: scientists (‘Fast Stream’, DSTL, DESG), GCHQ, security service, statisticians Business: logistics, financial analysis, marketing, market research, sales oil industry, management consultancy, operational research IT: Systems analysis, research Engineering: aerospace, building design, transport planning, telecommunications, surveying