Is a math online B.A. degree of any value?

[Stan Marsh]

Is a math online B.S. degree of any value?

Hi, everyone,

I have already obtained a B.S. in physics. I am going to Cambridge to do Part III Math.
There is one thing in my mind: my university does not offer a joint degree of math and physics. But I do like math! And I do want a B.S. degree in math! Call it a complex if you want. I am thinking of doing an online B.S. math program. Anyway I am going to learn lots of math courses by myself, so why not get a degree?

I am going to apply for PhD after graduation from Cambridge Part III. So actually the online B.S. degree may be useful (though very limited help).

What do you think? Is it a waste of time, or is it worth it?

 

[cristo]

Sounds like a waste of time to me, part 3 will give you plenty of maths to study and then some!

 

[math4math]

Can be an asset in the future, but most of it is useless if compared to what you are achieving.

 

[micromass]

Well, if you're going to learn the math courses independently anyway, then I agree that you might get a degree for it. So I'd say, go for it.
Just don't expect it to be useful to your physics. Pure math will only be useful for theoretical/mathematical physicists. But if you like the stuff, study it!