St Thomas More RC Academy Why choose Mathematics or Mathematics related degree? Careers Day July 1 st 2014 Phil Ansell, Jack Smith and Phil Boyle ©School.
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St Thomas More RC Academy
Why choose Mathematics or Mathematics related degree?
Careers DayJuly 1st 2014
Phil Ansell, Jack Smith and Phil Boyle ©School of Mathematics & Statistics
Outline• Introductions
• Mathematics and related degree programmes
• Course content
• Job opportunities
• Admission process and personal statements
Who we are (Dr Phil Ansell)Senior Lecturer in the School of Mathematics & Statistics at Newcastle University:• Teach 1st and 2nd year courses in statistics and
probability• Teach 2nd year statistics courses for psychology and
Civil Engineering students• Research: Drug Treatment Strategies, Queueing
Systems, Analysis of Sports Data• Admissions, Recruitment, Outreach
Key message!
• Mathematics and Mathematics related graduates are:
• highly sought after by employers;• have high starting salaries on average;• can go into a wide variety of graduate jobs
What are your options?
Many Universities offer:• Mathematics• Mathematics and Statistics• Statistics
Lots of Universities offer:• MMath• MMathStat
What are your options?Also available are “with” degrees, e.g.
• Mathematics with Management• Financial Mathematics
Joint Honours in Mathematics and X, e.g. • Accounting, Computing, Economics, Psychology etc....
Other possibilities that could include some Mathematics, e.g.• Natural Sciences• Combined Honours/Studies• Physics
Some University degrees where A-level Mathematics is important
Accountancy Actuarial Studies
Aeronautical Engineering Architecture Biochemistry
Biology Business Chemical Engineering Chemistry Computing
Dentistry Dietetics Economics Electronic Engineering
Environmental Science
Geography Geology and Earth Sciences Management Materials
ScienceMathematics and Statistics
Mechanical Engineering Medicine Optometry Pharmacy Physics
Physiotherapy Psychology Sports Science Surveying Veterinary Science
Red: Almost always necessaryOrange: Sometimes necessaryGreen: Useful
What will you study?
• Most Mathematics and Statistics degree programmes contain:– Mathematical Methods– Pure Mathematics– Applied Mathematics– Statistics
• “with”, Joint Honours and Combined degrees take the same modules but fewer of them!
1st Year (Newcastle University)An overview of the first year modules (the ones in BOLD are compulsory):
Semester One Semester Two
Introduction to Calculus (15)Linear Algebra: Vectors and
Matrices (15)Sets and Counting (10)Problem Solving and
Computing I (10)Optimisation with Constraints*
(10)
Multivariable Calculus and Differential Equations (15)Probability and Statistics (15)Number Systems (10)Problem Solving and Computing II (10)Dynamics* (10)
* Can be replaced by modules from other Schools (subject to timetable):e.g. Accounting, Computing, Languages, Psychology, Economics, Biology, Business Management, Geography, Music, History, ...
2nd Year (Newcastle University)An overview of the second year modules (the ones in BOLD are compulsory):
Semester One Semester Two
Pure Mathematics (20)Applied Mathematics (10)Statistics (10)Computing (10)Key Skills and Career
Development* (10)
Pure Mathematics (10)Applied Mathematics (20)Statistics (20)Group Project* (10)
* Can be replaced by modules from other Schools (subject to timetable and appropriate skills being developed):e.g. Accounting, Computing, Languages, Psychology, Economics, Biology, Business Management, Geography, Music, History, ...
3rd Year (Newcastle University)Numerical and Computational
Modelling
Partial Differential Equations with
ApplicationsIntroductory Fluids Relativity and
CosmologyInstabilities and
Turbulence
Differential Equations,
Transform Methods & Fields
Electromagnetism
Geometries and Designs
Number Theory and Cryptography
Foundations of Group Theory Linear Analysis Topology
Stochastic Calculus and Applications Coding Theory Geometric Group
Theory
Applied Probability Statistical Modelling
Stochastic Financial Modelling
Time Series and Forecasting
Multivariate Data Analysis
Survival Analysis Mathematical EducationBayesian Statistics Randomized
Clinical TrialsDiscrete Stochastic
Modelling
Degree Structure4 year degree (MMath/MMathStat)
1st, 2nd and 3rd years are very similar to 3 year BSc4th year includes:
Advanced Modules Project (Dissertation, Poster and Presentation) Possibility to interact with world-leading researchers in
hot research topics!Examples of recent projects:
Modelling Magnetic Activity in the Sun Bayesian inference for ranking models applied to
Formula One data The Riemann Mapping Theorem
Jack Smith• A-levels : Maths, Further Maths, French (Music)
• Extra Curricular – Football, Guitar, Columbus Fellowship, Part Time Job
• Work Experience – Week at Scottish Widows Accounting, Audit, Actuarial, Finance
• 2nd year going into 3rd – MMath – Applied
Jack Smith
• Modules – Chaos, Bayesian Stats, Finance, Computing, Turbulence… so much variety
A-level to Degree • Tougher Work!• Independent – Work, Living, Waking Up…• So much fun!
Jack Smith
• Future… Completely undecided!
• Graduate Schemes
• Aim to gain experience in as many areas as possible.
Where is Maths and Stats used?
• Business and Management• Finance and Economics• Aerodynamics• Pharmaceuticals• Medicine• Logistics, Communication and Security• Energy production (wave and wind power)• Extreme weather events
Accountant
Air Traffic Controller
Crime Analysis
Computer Game Designer
Software Developer
Consultant
Government Statistics
Aircraft Designer
Risk Management Lecturer Actuary Cryptogra
pher
Teacher Further Study ...
Job Opportunities
But more importantly.....What you gain from a Maths & Stats degree:
Numerical Skills Problem Solving Skills
Presentation Skills
Experience of Team Work
Experience of Report Writing Analytical Skills Statistical Skills ...
Example
• In a warehouse you obtain a 20% discount but you must pay a 15% sales tax
• Question: Which would you prefer to have calculated first? Discount or Tax?
• Let’s try some examples....
Solution
• It looks like it doesn’t matter!• Can we explain it for all cases?
• A 20% discount is the same as paying 80% of it• Adding 15% is the same as paying 115% of it
• Discount first: you pay 1.15 x (0.8 x £100)• Tax first : you pay 0.8 x (1.15 x £100)
• Can we generalise?
Admissions at Newcastle University• The standard offer is AAA-AAB
• Further mathematics is not required, but of course is helpful! (less than 50% of our students have this)
• PARTNERS students may be given a lower offer with an additional requirement of completing the PARTNERS Summer School
• Offers for Joint Honours combinations are typically AAB and Combined Honours typically AAA-AAB
• Once you have your offer, we will invite you to a School Open Day, where you can find out more details about the degree programmes that we offer and you can talk to current students and staff. There is also a tour of the University and Newcastle. Parents are very welcome and have some separate sessions
Phil Boyle
• A Level - Maths, Further Maths, Chemistry, Physics
• Top Modules - Cryptography, Randomized Clinical Trials, Quantum Mechanics
• 4th Year Project - Pattern Formation in Superfluids
• Work Experience - Sellafield, University summer placement
Personal statements
When are they used?
• When making an offer or inviting for interview• As the basis for an interview or chat with
academic member of staff• After the A-level results have come out
Personal statements (Maths & Stats)Newcastle University:
• Personal statements help the discussion when students meet staff at Post-application Open Day
• Personal statement used after results have been published to help choose between “near-miss” candidates
Making a good impression
The personal statement is an opportunity for you to demonstrate:• Why you would be a good student for the
programme you are applying to • Why the university should select your
application over those of other candidates
A chance for you to sell yourself!
• Choice of course
• School/college experience
• Work experience
• Outside school/college experience
• Concluding statement
StructureThings to consider
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