Mathematics is an exciting and challenging subject that plays a central role in many aspects of modern life. When you listen to a CD, watch a weather forecast, use a mobile phone or surf the internet, you are benefiting from sophisticated mathematical ideas.
Mathematics provides the language and techniques to handle the problems from many disciplines. Mathematics is also studied for its own sake: it has a beauty and structure of its own, built upon thousands of years of invention and discovery.
Mathematics is often demanding but it can also be fun, especially when you are learning in good company. At UEA you will be lectured by, and get to know, world-authorities in many branches of Mathematics research. UEA is a modern institution and we pride ourselves on our friendliness. Students come here from across the UK and from overseas. Their company will enrich your time and studies through firm friendships and lasting attachments.
The School of Mathematics at UEA is recognised internationally for its strong research and teaching. In 2001 the UK Research Assessment Exercise awarded the Applied Mathematics Group a score of 4 and Pure Mathematics scored 5. Another independent assessment of our worth comes from the Quality Assurance Agency, who rated us 'excellent' with a mark of 23 out of a maximum of 24.
If you finish your studies with distinction you may want to join our active group of postgraduate students and study for an MSc or PhD degree. Research is just one of the wide range of careers open to a mathematician. The span of professions ranges from business communications to flying jets; from modelling and industrial design to interpreting the economy; from charting a business' fortunes to forecasting the weather.
Amongst other things, our graduates finish with a wider critical imagination and a deeper knowledge of our very beautiful subject and its applications. A Mathematics degree will launch you towards many new professional worlds.
