Bachelor of Science - Mathematics with Physics (Including Placement Year) (G1F4)

Interactions between mathematics and physics have led to a range of weird and wonderful advances in the sciences, from elementary particle theory to general relativity and non-Euclidean geometry, to the understanding of chaos. At Essex, the student's ways of thinking will be shifted as Essex teaches them about the cosmos, the symmetries of quarks and the complexities of quantum physics. In the University of Essex BSc Mathematics with Physics students can study a wide range of topics, such as optimisation, statistics, applied mathematics, pure mathematics, and quantum mechanics.

This course can lead to employment opportunities within business, commerce, education, engineering, government service, industry and research as well as from the wider economy.

Students can spend their third year on a placement year with an external organization, where they learn about a particular sector, company or job role, apply their academic knowledge in a practical working environment, and receive inspiration for future career pathways. Students will be responsible for finding your placement, but with support and guidance provided by both the department and the Employability and Careers Centre.

The Department of Mathematical Sciences is genuinely innovative and student-focused. Research groups are working on a broad range of collaborative areas tackling real-world issues. As well as being world-class academics, Essex's staff are award-winning teachers. Many of Essex's academics have won national or regional awards for lecturing, and many of them are qualified and accredited teachers – something which is very rare at a university.

Clear thinkers are required in every profession, so the successful mathematician has an extensive choice of potential careers.

Mathematics students are in demand from a wide range of employers in a host of occupations, including financial analysis, management, public administration and accountancy. The Council for Mathematical Sciences offers further information on careers in mathematics.

Recent graduates have gone on to work in a wide range of high-profile roles including: chartered accountancy, investment consultants, accounts technicians, and stock lending analysts.