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Stuart Townley
Professor of Applied Mathematics
Environment and Sustainability Institute
Slide2Mathematics is the universal language for analysis, abstraction, explanation and predictionDevelopment of mathematics is stimulated by our observations of the physical and natural world
Why study mathematics?
Slide3Why a mathematics degree
Builds generic skills in logic and reasoningEnhances IT skillsRanges from abstract to appliedValued by employers in finance, commerce, technologyMathematics is vital for tackling multi-disciplinary challenges faced by 21st century society
Slide4UNESCO’s Maths of Planet Earth
Slide5Mathematics underpins analysis, explanation and prediction of our planetOur mathematical development is inspired by observations of Earth, its systems, processes and the life it supports
Why study Mathematics and Planet Earth?
Slide6Typical make up of a maths applicant
A level (or equivalent) in
Maths
Common to have A levels in Physics and/or Chemistry
Some would have Further
Maths
Many would have A levels in History and/or English, Biology, Geography, Business Studies, …
Slide7Make up of a maths applicant - ctd
ABB is the bench mark for entry into Russell group universities
Passion for mathematics … and
Interest in its wider use and development
Understanding of 21
st
century challenges and the role of
maths
Slide8Useful experiences
http://www.britishscienceassociation.org/crest-awardshttp://www.nuffieldfoundation.org/nuffield-research-placementsMaths and science enrichment workshopsMaths Masterclasses
Slide9Typical
“Russell Group”
maths
degree
Year
1:
Core
pure and applied
maths
,
mathematical methods
Year 2: Mostly compulsory mix of pure and applied
maths
,
mathematical methods & Statistics
Year 3: Diverse range of options, final year project, outside options, …
Some elements of group learning, student based investigations, employability, …
Slide10Year 1
Classroom
investigations
based around
field workExpert lecturers inspire group based researchCross curriculum assignments
Year 3
Year 2
Peer mentoringTopical, relevant applied options
Project work with dual supervisionIceland Field Course – putting maths in to action
HE
Maths for the 21st Century
Slide11Useful Links
http://www.mathscareers.org.uk/16-19/career_profiles.cfmhttp://www.ams.org/careers/http://www.education.gov.uk/get-into-teachingMaths of Planet Earth 2013
Slide12Average Starting Salaries*
IT graduates £21,179 (artificial intelligence), £20,855 (information systems), £20,651 (software engineering) and £20,388 (computer science).Science graduates £21,721 (physics), £18,917 (chemistry), £17,390 (environmental science), £17,232 (biology) and £16,462 (sports science).Average starting salary for maths graduates was £21,724.*Based on 2009 graduates six months after graduating - by the Higher Education Careers Services Unit (HECSU) and the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (AGCAS)
Slide13Destinations of Mathematics graduates
3MAllianzBPCentricaCommerzbankErnst & YoungGrant ThorntonKPMGOcadoPrincess YachtsPwCRenishawRoyal Bank of ScotlandRoyal London InsuranceSiemensTowers Watson
Actuarial analyst
Assistant finance analyst
Audit associate
Bond processor
Consultant
Data analyst
Software engineer
Maths teacher
Market risk analyst
Pricing analyst
Sales consultant
Web designer
Slide14Employers of exeter maths graduates