Postgraduate Diploma Mathematics

Program Overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics is a nine-month program designed for individuals seeking employment in mathematically-oriented fields. The program provides a strong foundation in pure mathematics, applied mathematical skills, and statistical and financial methods. Students can tailor their program through a range of elective modules and are assessed through written exams and coursework. Graduates are highly sought after in various sectors, including finance, scientific computation, and government.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics is a nine-month, full-time program that provides students with an exceptional range of knowledge and skills in mathematics. The program is designed for individuals seeking employment in mathematically oriented fields, including business, commerce, industry, government service, education, and the wider economy. The program's objectives are to:

• Provide students with a strong foundation in pure mathematics, including algebra, graph theory, number theory, and cryptography.
• Equip students with applied mathematical skills, such as mathematical modeling, numerical methods, dynamical systems, and differential equations.
• Develop students' statistical and financial methods, including stochastic processes, financial derivatives, and computational statistics.
• Enhance students' programming skills in languages such as Python and SQL.
• Train students to solve sophisticated problems using computational toolkits such as Matlab, Maple, and R.

Outline:

The Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics program consists of three compulsory components and one optional component. The compulsory components are:

• Component 01: Compulsory with Options (30 credits)
• Component 02: Compulsory with Options (45 credits)
• Component 04: Compulsory (0 credits) - Research Skills and Employability
The optional component is:
• Component 03: Optional (45 credits)
Students can choose from a range of modules within each component to tailor their program to their individual interests and career goals. Some of the available modules include:
• Pure Mathematics
• Applied Mathematics
• Statistical Methods
• Financial Mathematics
• Computational Mathematics
• Programming

Assessment:

Students are assessed on the results of their written examinations, together with continual assessments of their practical work and coursework.

Teaching:

The Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics program is taught by a team of experienced and research-active faculty members. The program's teaching methods include lectures, tutorials, workshops, and laboratory sessions. Students also have access to a range of support services, including academic advising, career counseling, and writing support.

Careers:

Graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics program are highly sought after by a range of employers. They find employment in financial services, scientific computation, decision-making support, government, risk assessment, statistics, education, and other sectors.

Other:

• The program is offered on a full-time basis only.
• The program is based at the University of Essex's Colchester Campus.
• The program is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA).

Home/UK fee

£8,000

International fee

£17,360