Is
this programme for me?
The
programme is suitable for graduates of any
discipline who, for professional or personal
reasons, wish to secure a stand-alone qualification
in mathematics. It is also ideal for those who wish
to undertake postgraduate work and whose first
degree is in an unrelated field.
Programme aims
To
provide you with a broad introduction to the
techniques and subject matter of pure mathematics,
enable you to acquire further skills in the
techniques of calculus, linear algebra and other
areas, and prepare you for further units in
mathematics and/or related disciplines (e.g.,
economics, actuarial science).
Programme structure
To
complete the programme you must pass four full units
(or the equivalent).
Prestige
Developed by academics at The London School of
Economics and Political Science (LSE), regarded as
an international centre of academic excellence and
innovation in the social sciences.
Flexible study at a reasonable cost
You
have between 1-5 years to complete the programme.
The total fee payable to the University is £1,180 if
you complete in the minimum study period.
Study materials
The
study materials that we send you include:
-
Strategies for
success – an academic advice and study
skills handbook
containing information about study
techniques, planning your studies,
making the best use of resources and
preparing for examinations.
-
Student
handbook.
-
Subject
guides (offering advice on how to use
textbooks).
-
Past exam
papers and Examiners' reports - these
resources are updated annually and are
available to download.
-
Regulations.
Study support and online resources
You
can either study independently at a pace that suits
you, or enrol for additional classes at a local
institution (either full time or part time) and
benefit from the more formalized support this
provides.
-
LSE arranges a
Study weekend in February each
year. This consists of short courses designed to
help you with examination preparation and
technique. You will also have the opportunity to
discuss your studies with subject specialists.
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LSE also runs a
Summer School each year,
usually from July to mid-August, to which all
students are welcome.
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Online resources
including Examiners' reports and
past exam papers, the Student handbook,
Regulations, unit information sheets, reading
lists, a ‘News and notices’ section, and the
first four chapters of subject guides for most
units.
-
Online Library
giving access to Justis.com, JSTOR, ABI/INFORM,
Academic Search Premier and Business Source
Premier.
Summary of key dates
|
Application deadline |
17 September
(non-EU)
17 October (EU)
in the year before you intend to sit
your first exams |
|
Registration deadline |
30
November |
|
Despatch
of study materials |
Shortly
after your registration form is received |
|
Examinations take place |
May/ June |
