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Why study this courseIf you want to gain a competitive edge in the employment market or prepare for a research career, the MMath degree can help you get on the fast track to your professional goals.The four-year MMath degree expands on the BSc to prepare you for high-level entry into relevant professions. It’s also a solid base for pursuing a research career.You will learn the same content as the three-year BSc degree, plus an additional year of study where you will complete a major piece of project work, such as:a survey of an existing area of mathematical theory not covered in taught modulesan introductory research projectthe development of a piece of mathematical softwareNot only will you explore a research topic of your choice, but you will also develop the crucial project and time management skills that graduate employers are looking for. You will also demonstrate that you are at the forefront of the discipline through extensive coverage of topics such as Mathematical Analysis, Mathematical Physics and Fluid Dynamics. Career prospectsYou can use your MMath as a pathway to the workforce where you may meet our alumni working in a variety of fields such as data science, operational research, internet technology, medicine, banking, logistics, risk management, and marketing. Or, you might choose to widen your career options to include a range of related fields by completing a PhD in mathematics, the sciences, computing or engineering.