Mathematical and problem-solving skills are highly valued by employers in a range of sectors, including science and technology, government, and finance.
This research-informed degree aims to provide a fundamental education in the field of mathematics, including pure and applied mathematics. Students can work alongside academic staff on challenging projects, which could contribute to academic research or collaboration with industry.
The School of Mathematics and Physics aims to provide a friendly, approachable culture for students to join, and students encouraged them to apply imagination, creativity, and rigour to the solution of various problems.
How You Study
This course covers the core topics of mathematics. It aims to provide a thorough grounding in analytical and numerical methods, practical scientific skills, and research techniques. Additionally, students are encouraged to develop transferable communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills throughout their studies. Students will have the opportunity to study a broad range of mathematical topics, comprising both compulsory and optional modules.
Modules are delivered using various methods including lectures, seminars, problem-solving classes, tutorial classes, and workshops. In the first year, students can benefit from an additional three hours per week of problem-solving tutorials. There are also opportunities to take part in individual and group projects.
During the first year of the programme, the School of Mathematics and Physics runs a tutor system, providing one-hour weekly tutor sessions in small groups.
Contact Hours
Contact hours vary by course and can take many forms, including lectures, seminars, and workshops. A full-time undergraduate student should expect to undertake a minimum of 37 hours of study each week during term-time, supplementing contact hours with independent study. This is an important aspect of university-level education. As a general rule, you will be expected to spend two to three hours working independently for every hour in class.
Methods of Assessment
The way in which you will be assessed will depend on your chosen course. It may include coursework, written and practical exams, portfolio development, group work, or presentations. A full breakdown of current assessment methods can be found on the individual course pages of this website. The University of Lincoln’s policy is to ensure that staff return assessments to students promptly.
Modules
First Year
Algebra (Core)
Calculus (Core)
Computer Algebra and Technical Computing (Core)
Geometrical Optics, Waves, and Mechanics (Core)
Ideas of Mathematical Proof (Core)
Linear Algebra (Core)
Probability and Statistics (Core)
Professional Skills and Group Study (Core)
Second Year
Algebraic Structures (Core)
Coding Theory (Core)
Complex Analysis (Core)
Differential Equations (Core)
Group Project (Core)
Industrial and Financial Mathematics (Core)
Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Mechanics (Core)
Scientific Computing (Core)
Third Year
Advanced Topics of Mathematics and Mathematics Seminar (Core)
Group Theory (Core)
Mathematics Project (Core)
Numerical Methods (Core)
Tensor Analysis (Core)
Fluid Dynamics (Option)†
Mathematics Pedagogy (Option)†
Methods of Mathematical Physics (Option)†
How You Are Assessed
The course is assessed through a variety of means, including coursework, examinations, written reports, and oral presentations.
Assessment Feedback
The University of Lincoln's policy on assessment feedback aims to ensure that academics will return in-course assessments to students promptly – usually within 15 working days after the submission date.
Methods of Assessment
The way students are assessed on this course may vary for each module. Examples of assessment methods that are used include coursework, such as written assignments, reports or dissertations; practical exams, such as presentations, performances or observations; and written exams, such as formal examinations or in-class tests. The weighting given to each assessment method may vary across each academic year. The University of Lincoln aims to ensure that staff return in-course assessments to students promptly.
Scholarships
For eligible undergraduate students going to university for the first time, scholarships and bursaries are available to help cover costs. The University of Lincoln offers a variety of merit-based and subject-specific bursaries and scholarships.
"Studying Mathematics at Lincoln has really helped me to develop as a person and I am enjoying my course a lot. It gives a great overview of the subject, while also being quite varied."
Josh Edwards, BSc (Hons) Mathematics student
Entry Requirements 2021-22
United Kingdom
GCE Advanced Levels: BBB, to include a grade B in Maths.
Access to Higher Education Diploma: 45 Level 3 credits with a minimum of 120 UCAS Tariff points, including 40 points from 15 credits in Maths and 15 credits in Maths.
International Baccalaureate: 30 points overall to include Higher Level grade 5 in Maths
BTEC qualifications may be considered with a grade B in A-Level Maths.
Please contact our Admissions Team for further information (admissions@lincoln.ac.uk)
Applicants will also need at least three GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, which must include English and Maths. Equivalent Level 2 qualifications may also be considered.
International
Non-UK Qualifications:
If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages for information on equivalent qualifications.
EU and Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. For information regarding other English language qualifications we accept, please visit the English Requirements page.
If you do not meet the above IELTS requirements, you may be able to take part in one of our Pre-sessional English and Academic Study Skills courses.
Teaching and Learning During Covid-19
At Lincoln, Covid-19 has encouraged us to review our practices and, as a result, to take the opportunity to find new ways to enhance the student experience. We have made changes to our teaching and learning approach and to our campus, to ensure that students and staff can enjoy a safe and positive learning experience. We will continue to follow Government guidance and work closely with the local Public Health experts as the situation progresses, and adapt our teaching and learning accordingly to keep our campus as safe as possible.
Accreditations and Memberships
The BSc programme currently meets the educational requirements of the Chartered Mathematician designation. This is awarded by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA), when it is followed by subsequent training and experience in employment to obtain equivalent competencies to those specified by the Quality Assurance Agency for taught Master’s degrees. The MMath programme is accredited by the IMA. Accreditation for both courses expires during the 2021/2022 academic year. The University intends to renew the accreditation so that it is valid for students commencing their studies in 2022/2023.
Features
Research-Informed
Teaching on this course is conducted by academic members of staff who are active researchers in their fields. This research informs teaching at all levels of the programme. Staff conduct cutting-edge research in fundamental and applied mathematics and physics, ranging from pure mathematics to applied nano-science at the interface between biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics. The School collaborates with top research institutions in Germany, Japan, Norway, the Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, and the USA.
Visiting Speakers
The School of Mathematics and Physics regularly welcomes guest speakers from around the world. Recent visitors to the University of Lincoln have included former vice president of the Royal Astronomical Society Professor Don Kurtz, mathematician and author Professor Marcus du Sautoy OBE, and operations research specialist Ruth Kaufman OBE.
Placements
Students on this course are encouraged to obtain and undertake work placements independently in the UK or overseas during their studies, providing hands-on experience in the industry. These can range from a few weeks to a full year if students choose the sandwich year option. Placements may be conducted with external research institutions (which can be overseas). The option is subject to availability and selection criteria set by the industry or external institution. When undertaking optional placements, students will be required to cover their transport, accommodation, and general living costs.
Career Opportunities
Mathematics graduates may go on to careers in science and technology, engineering, computing, medicine, education, consultancy, business and finance, and within government bodies. Some may choose to undertake further study at the postgraduate level. The course aims to provide a thorough grounding in analytical and numerical methods, practical scientific skills, and research methods. Additionally, transferable skills such as communications, problem-solving, and decision-making, which students are expected to develop throughout their studies, are valuable in many spheres of employment.
