Why study mathematics? / by Vicky Neale.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Neale, Vicky, author.

Series:

Why Study Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mathematics--Study and teaching (Higher).

Mathematics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (210 pages).

Edition:

1

Place of Publication:

London Publishing Partnership 2020

Summary:

Considering studying mathematics at university? Wondering whether a mathematics degree will get you a good job, and what you might earn? Want to know what it's actually like to study mathematics at degree level? This book tells you what you need to know. Studying any subject at degree level is an investment in the future that involves significant cost. Now more than ever, students and their parents need to weigh up the potential benefits of university courses. That's where the Why Study series comes in. This series of books, aimed at students, parents and teachers, explains in practical terms the range and scope of an academic subject at university level and where it can lead in terms of careers or further study. Each book sets out to enthuse the reader about its subject and answer the crucial questions that a college prospectus does not.

Contents:

Front cover Praise for Why Study Mathematics? Series page Imprint Introduction: Why study mathematics? Part I: The ins and outs of a maths degree Chapter 1: What's in a maths degree Chapter 2: What are my options for study? Chapter 3: Who can study maths? Chapter 4: What do maths graduates do next? Part II: Maths in action Chapter 5: Applications of key mathematical ideas Chapter 6: Further applications of maths Chapter 7: Themes in fundamental mathematics Conclusion Further reading Back cover

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781913019136

1913019136

9781913019129

1913019128