Mathematics (Graduate Certificate)

... United Kingdom
... Birkbeck University of London

Course Overview

Our Graduate Certificate in Mathematics is designed to be as flexible as possible; you will have a choice of modules taken from our BSc Mathematics. You will meet with the course director before the start of the academic year and decide on a suitable program of study, based on your interests and experience.

This is an undergraduate-level qualification that will prepare you for postgraduate study. Graduate Certificates typically take one to two years to complete and are made up of two, three, or four modules at the final-year undergraduate degree level

Graduates can pursue career paths in the financial sector, the actuarial profession, IT and computing, teaching, and academia. Possible professions include:

  • actuary

  • statistician

  • chartered accountant

  • corporate investment banker

  • investment analyst

  • quantity surveyor.

We offer a comprehensive Careers Service - Birkbeck Futures - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education, and future ambitions.

General Eligibility

A second-class honors degree (2:2 or above) in a quantitative discipline, such as science or economics, or a joint degree containing some mathematics.

Part Time Work Details

n/a

Language Requirement

  • If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, the requirement for this program is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Science


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Campus Name

Central London


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Course Level

Postgraduate


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Duration

Part-Time, 1 year


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Available Intake

October


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IELTS Score

6.0


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Tuition Fees Range

3460,

6010, (INT)


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