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Birkbeck, University of London: Mathematics by Distance Learning

Institution Birkbeck, University of London View institution profile
Department School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
Web http://www.bbk.ac.uk/
Telephone 0203 907 0700
Study type Taught

Summary

The Graduate Certificate in Mathematics by Distance Learning provides an opportunity to extend and refresh your skills and background knowledge in mathematics, whether you are looking to progress to further postgraduate study or simply to complement your previous mathematical education. It is designed to suit both busy Londoners and students from around the world. The course materials and content have been specifically developed to meet the needs of distance learners and offer the flexibility you need to combine study with work.

We offer modules that cover key topics such as advanced calculus and abstract algebra to give a solid foundation that equips you for further specialisation in a wide range of areas of mathematics and its applications.

This is an undergraduate-level qualification that will prepare you for postgraduate study.

Highlights

  • The Graduate Certificate in Mathematics by Distance Learning offers a highly flexible approach to study, brought to you by a college with a proud 100-year tradition of providing flexible learning within the University of London.

  • Modules are designed and led by research-active mathematicians with expertise in areas such as algebra, combinatorics and numerical analysis.

  • Our library offers a range of electronic resources, including electronic textbooks and journal access.

Careers and employability

Graduates can pursue career paths in the financial sector, actuarial profession, IT and computing, teaching and academia. Possible professions include:

  • actuary

  • statistician

  • chartered accountant

  • corporate investment banker

  • investment analyst

  • quantity surveyor.

We offer a comprehensive careers service - Careers and Enterprise - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education and future ambitions.

Graduate Certificate

Birkbeck, part of the University of London, offers nearly 300 taught and research postgraduate programmes across arts and humanities, business and economics, law, science and social science. As an evening teaching specialist, Birkbeck offers its taught postgraduate courses between 6-9pm, with some courses available through distance learning. As with undergraduate courses, postgraduates can study full-time or part-time.

Home to 44 research and specialist institutes, Birkbeck is the sixth largest provider of taught postgrad courses for UK and EU students - some 44% of its 11,000-plus students are on postgrad programmes. Around 90% of its academics are active in research, and …

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