Mathematics for the Modern World

About this programme

Get confident with key maths topics and build the skills to think deeply, ask questions, and explore new ideas. You’ll be ready to use your maths skills in exciting careers across tech, finance, education, and beyond. Our focus on creativity and communication will build confidence in sharing ideas, thinking flexibly, and using maths to solve problems in new ways. Explore cutting-edge applications of maths in areas like AI, computer assisted proof, big data analytics, and mathematics for global impact. Mathematics is shaping the modern world in increasing ways, from fighting climate change to designing the future of AI. This BSc will give you the same strong mathematical foundations as a traditional maths degree, with a focus on where maths is heading and how it’s transforming our world. You’ll explore real-world problems and learn how maths can be used to create change in areas like sustainability, cybersecurity, data ethics and global development. You’ll learn about the maths underpinning environmental modelling, resource optimisation, and cryptographic algorithms, equipping you with the skills to contribute to a responsible future. You’ll tackle creative projects that blend maths with entrepreneurship, communications, and emerging technologies. Alongside problem-solving and theory, you’ll develop essential skills in communication, teamwork, and leadership. You’ll learn how to present ideas clearly, work with different audiences, and use data responsibly and ethically. Whether you're programming with the latest software, investigating patterns through statistics, or