PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION
PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION
Programme title:
Mathematics
Final award (BSc, MA etc):
MSci
(where stopping off points exist they should be
detailed here and defined later in the document)
UCAS code:
G107
(where applicable)
Cohort(s) to which this programme
specification is applicable:
Intakes from 2000
(e.g. from 2015 intake onwards)
Awarding institution/body:
University College London
Teaching institution:
University College London
Faculty:
Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Parent Department:
Mathematics
(the department responsible for the administration of
the programme)
Departmental web page address:
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/maths/
(if applicable)
Method of study:
Full time
Full-time/Part-time/Other
Criteria for admission to the
programme:
See:
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/maths/prospective-students/undergraduates
Length of the programme:
4 years
(please note any periods spent away from UCL, such
as study abroad or placements in industry)
Level on Framework for Higher
Education Qualifications (FHEQ)
(see Guidance notes)
Relevant subject benchmark statement
(SBS)
Masters Level (Level 7)
Mathematics
(see Guidance notes)
Brief outline of the structure of the
programme
and
its
assessment
methods:
See: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/maths/prospectivestudents/undergraduates/degree-programmes
(see guidance notes)
Board of Examiners:
Professional body accreditation
(if applicable):
Name of Board of Examiners:
Mathematics
Date of next scheduled
accreditation visit:
EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF THE PROGRAMME:
To provide a four year degree programme for undergraduate students which is intellectually challenging and
rigorous as well as providing a qualification that will enable graduates to be well-placed to continue study for a
postgraduate qualification or to enter employment.
PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:
The programme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding,
qualities, skills and other attributes in the following areas:
A: Knowledge and understanding
Knowledge and understanding of:
Teaching/learning methods and strategies:
1. Core topics in various branches of
advanced pure and applied
mathematics.
Lectures, problem classes, tutorials and private study.
2. A range of optional advanced topics
in courses which are informed by the
scholarship and/or research interests
of the staff.
3. The application of critical and
analytical reasoning and the
presentation of logical and concise
arguments.
Assessment:
Written unseen examinations for all courses apart from
the totally computer-based courses that have project
based examinations. There is also an additional
coursework and/or project component to the
assessment for all core courses and most optional
courses.
A one unit project forms part of the fourth year of study.
B: Skills and other attributes
Intellectual (thinking) skills:
Teaching/learning methods and strategies:
1. Understanding sophisticated
mathematical arguments and rigorous
proofs.
2. Comprehension of high levels of
abstraction in pure mathematics.
Lectures, problem classes, tutorials and projects where
appropriate.
Assessment:
See above.
C: Skills and other attributes
Practical skills (able to):
Teaching/learning methods and strategies:
1. The assimilation and manipulation of
substantial bodies of knowledge
Written presentations of solutions to problems set as
coursework and/or projects.
2. Apply physical insight and
mathematical techniques to the
solution of problems in applied
mathematics.
Written dissertation and oral presentation with questions
of Year 4 project.
3. Develop investigative skills required
for problem solving.
The accumulation of material necessary to write a report
on a project.
Written work produced under examination conditions.
4. Write and give an oral presentation on
a project.
Assessment:
See above.
D: Skills and other attributes
Transferable skills (able to):
Teaching/learning methods and strategies:
1. Structure and communicate ideas
effectively.
2. Manage time and work to deadlines.
3. Work independently or within a group.
4. Use information technology and
retrieval systems in acquiring
investigative skills.
5. Assess the relevance and importance
of ideas and develop the ability to
identify the significant aspects in a
problem that is necessary in
mathematical modelling.
Courses with coursework and/or project work introduce
information that needs to be assessed critically.
Training in the presentation of logical and precise
arguments.
Contribute to Peer Assisted Learning programmes.
Encouragement to participate effectively in discussion
groups such as tutorials.
Assessment:
See above.
The following reference points were used in designing the programme:
 the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications
(http://www.qaa.ac.uk/en/Publications/Documents/Framework-Higher-Education-Qualifications-08.pdf);
 the relevant Subject Benchmark Statements (http://www.qaa.ac.uk/assuring-standards-and-quality/the-qualitycode/subject-benchmark-statements);
 the programme specifications for UCL degree programmes in relevant subjects (where applicable);
 UCL teaching and learning policies;
 staff research.
Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the
learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes
full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. More detailed information on the learning outcomes,
content and teaching, learning and assessment methods of each course unit/module can be found in the
departmental course handbook. The accuracy of the information contained in this document is reviewed annually
by UCL and may be checked by the Quality Assurance Agency.
Programme Organiser(s)
Name(s):
Dr M L Roberts
Date of Production:
May 2003
Date of Review:
November 2014
Date approved by Head of
Department:
November 2014
Date approved by Chair of
Departmental Teaching
Committee:
Date approved by Faculty
Teaching Committee
November 2014
February 2015
APPENDIX
The single honours Mathematics MSci degree programme structure is summarised in the following Table.
Year
1
2
Analysis
1101/1102
Analysis 1 & 2 *
Algebra
1201/1202
Algebra 1 & 2 *
Applied
Mathematics
1301/1302
Applied
Mathematics 1
Newtonian
Mechanics *
2101 Analysis 3: Complex
Analysis *
7102 Analysis 4: Real Analysis
2201 Algebra 3: Further Linear
Algebra *
7112 Geometry and Groups
7202 Algebra 4: Groups and
Rings
2301 Fluid Mechanics *
7302 Analytic Dynamics
7304 Electromagnetism
Methods
1401/1402
Methods 1 & 2 *
3
4
2401 Mathematical Methods 3:
7402 Methods 4: Transforms
Probability and
Statistics
Numerical Methods
and Programming
7501 Probability and Statistics
Number Theory
7701Number Theory
Outside Option
At most 1/2 unit
7601 Numerical Computation
4901 Project (1
unit) *
At most 1 unit
At most 1 unit
In the above table, * denotes a compulsory core course. All codes have the prefix “MATH” unless
indicated otherwise.
In Year 3 of the MSci programme, at least 2 units must be taken from a restricted range of appropriate
designated courses. In Year 4, there is a choice from about 10 specialist 4th year (master’s level) modules.
Up to one unit of "outside" options may also be taken in Year 3 and Year 4.
Assessment includes a written unseen examination for each course except the two computer-based
courses. All core courses and some optional courses have a coursework component which contributes
10% to the total assessment mark. Some courses have a project that contributes to the assessment.
The fourth year project is examined by a written dissertation together with an oral presentation with
questions.