Program Overview
The Postgraduate Certificate in Mathematics at The Open University UK is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Mathematics & Statistics over 12 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of mathematics & statistics. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Postgraduate Certificate in Mathematics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 5.5
- Tuition: GBP 3,426 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 3,426 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Postgraduate Certificate in Mathematics programme are prepared for diverse careers in mathematics & statistics:
- Actuary
- Quantitative Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Risk Manager
- Financial Modeller
- Statistical Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Advanced mathematical methods
- Analytical number theory I
- Analytical number theory II
- Applied complex variables
- Approximation theory
- Calculus of variations and advanced calculus
- Coding theory
- Fractal geometry
- Nonlinear ordinary differential equations
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Lower Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
You should normally have a minimum of a 2.2 honours degree in mathematics or a 2.1 honours degree in a subject with a high mathematical content. Whatever your background, you should assess your suitability for this certificate course by completing our\xc2\xa0diagnostic quiz.
If you are new to postgraduate study in mathematics you are advised to start with a single module; the applied mathematics module\xc2\xa0Calculus of variations and advanced calculus\xc2\xa0or the pure mathematics module\xc2\xa0Analytic number theory I\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 3,426 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 3,426 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 3,426 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 3,426 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 5.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The Open University UK directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The Open University UK
The Open University UK
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2021-09-17
- Start Date 2017-10-07
- Language English
- Duration 12 months