A-level requirements for mathematics majors in British universities
University of Oxford
World ranking: 1
A-level: A* A* A, math grade A *, if you take advanced math class, you can submit your grades. If you don't submit the advanced mathematics scores, the scores must meet the standard of A*AAa, where the mathematics score A* is the advanced mathematics score A, or A*AA, and the mathematics score A*.
University of Cambridge
World ranking: 6
A-level:A * A * A+ step, all colleges require A-level mathematics and A-level advanced mathematics scores.
3. Imperial College London
World ranking: 1 1
A-level: A* A* A, in which math scores are A*, advanced math scores are A*, and other science scores are A. Science courses include chemistry and physics, but they are not necessary.
4、UCL
World ranking: 16
A-level: A*A* a, where A*A* is the achievement requirement of mathematics and further mathematics respectively, or A*AA, where A*A is the achievement requirement of mathematics and further mathematics respectively. STEP score is 2 or Mathematicaea score is the difference. The lowest grade is A*A*B, in which A*A* is mathematics and advanced mathematics.
GCSE: English and Math C or 5.
5、LSE
World ranking: 27
A-level: A * aa, math score A *.
GCSE:GCSE scores are A (or 7) and A* (or 8-9), and GCSE scores in English language and mathematics are not lower than B or 6.
6. University of Edinburgh
World ranking: 30
A-level: A* AA-A* AB, where the math score is A * and the GCSE English score is C or 4.
7. King's College London
World ranking: 35
A-level: a * ab to AAA.
8. University of Manchester
World ranking: =5 1
A-level: A * (Mathematics) AA to A (Mathematics) AA. If the score is AAA, it is best to provide the scores of advanced mathematics courses.
9. Warwick University
World ranking: 77
A-level: A*A* A, A*A* is mathematics and advanced mathematics respectively; +STEP is 1 or A*A*A*, A*A* is mathematics and advanced mathematics respectively, or A*A*AA, A*A* is mathematics and advanced mathematics respectively.
University of Bristol, 10
World ranking: 9 1
A-level: a * a * a to AAB. If the total score is A*A*A and the math score is A*, the score of another math-related course is A or both math and advanced math scores are A*. If the total score is AAA, including math and another math-related score, or AAB, including math and advanced math scores, it is all A.
Second, the classification of British mathematics majors
mathematics
Courses from simple to complex, such as algebra, mechanics and probability, are relatively easy, while calculus is relatively difficult.
Core courses: complex variable function, differential equation, calculus, algorithm and programming, quantitative analysis.
Occupation: biostatistician, financial analyst, auditor, mathematician, etc.
Mathematics and statistics
Mathematics and statistics majors not only have the basic theories of mathematics and statistics, but also have the ability to abstract, analyze and solve practical problems by using mathematical theories and tools, and have strong computer skills.
Core courses: statistics, quantitative analysis, differential equations, mathematical analysis, advanced algebra, abstract algebra.
Occupation: statistician, biostatistician, computer scientist, etc.
Financial mathematics
Financial mathematics, also known as mathematical finance and analytical finance, uses mathematical tools to study finance, and carries out quantitative analysis such as mathematical modeling, theoretical analysis and numerical calculation.
Occupation: commercial banks, insurance companies, financial industry committees, policy banks, securities companies (including fund management companies, Shanghai Stock Exchange, Shenzhen Stock Exchange, futures exchange, etc.). ), fund companies (such as social security fund management center or social security bureau, etc. ), investment companies (such as trust and investment companies, financial investment holding companies, investment consulting companies, large enterprise finance companies, etc. ), the securities department of listed joint-stock companies, the finance department, and the financial professional teachers of colleges and universities.
Accurate calculation
Actuarial, in short, is based on the basic principles of economics, using modern mathematics, statistics, finance, law and other scientific and effective methods. Actuarial is mainly used to evaluate future uncertain events.
Core courses: finance, mathematics, management, equations, economics, statistics and actuarial mathematics.
Occupation: actuary, accountant, venture capitalist, operation analyst, budget analyst.
engineering mathematics
Undergraduate interdisciplinary major, with mathematics as the core, introduces the concepts and operations of calculation, ideal decision-making, probability model and data reasoning.
Core courses: integral transformation, complex variable function, linear algebra, probability theory, field theory.
Occupation: computer engineer, system analyst, etc.
Third, the step exam
The sixth term paper, referred to as STEP, is an entrance examination provided by Cambridge University Examination Center, which is used to test applicants' mathematical ability.
In the past, the ladder exam was divided into three grades: 1 2 3. However, this year, Cambridge Examination Center officially announced the permanent cancellation of STEP 1 exam, and now only STEP 2 and STEP 3 are left. Let's take a look at what abilities have been tested in these two levels of exams:
The second step is based on advanced mathematics and advanced advanced mathematics. The test paper is divided into three parts, *** 12 questions: the first part contains 8 pure number questions; The second part contains two mechanical problems; The third part contains two probability/statistical problems. The exam lasts 3 hours.
The third step is based on A-level mathematics and A-level advanced mathematics. The test paper is divided into three parts, *** 12 questions: the first part contains 8 pure number questions; The second part contains two mechanical problems and the third part contains two probability/statistics problems. The exam lasts 3 hours.
The maximum score for each question is 20 points. In each test paper, the scores of candidates are calculated according to the six questions with the highest scores. The official does not limit the number of questions that can be done in any part, but it is recommended that you choose no more than 6 questions to answer.