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momentweaver
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Hi,
I was wondering if someone could share their experiences of doing an undergrad degree in maths in the UK, and particularly the way the subjects are introduced at the start. (Directions to more info would also be appreciated
I am originally from Germany (but have lived in the UK for few years, and don't' really want to move back!) so I also have the option of doing a degree there.
I was told that a strong background in secondary school mathematics isn't a necessary prerequisite for taking degree level courses in maths in Germany, as long as one is willing to work hard, because the course is designed to introduce most subjects from scratch. (I am thinking of taking maths as a second subject).
However, I would also like to know what could I expect from studying maths in the UK?
Do they presume a strong background in secondary school mathematics or do they also introduce everything from scratch and offer a solid foundation?
Do the contents of courses vary greatly from institution to institution?
When I compared the course contents from a German uni and a British one, the German one seemed to offer a better course structure, taking you step by step through the different areas, whilst the British seemed to branch out early into either applied or pure maths.
Also, is it really realistic for someone with secondary education gaps in maths to even think about taking it on degree level in the UK?
Thank you
I was wondering if someone could share their experiences of doing an undergrad degree in maths in the UK, and particularly the way the subjects are introduced at the start. (Directions to more info would also be appreciated
I am originally from Germany (but have lived in the UK for few years, and don't' really want to move back!) so I also have the option of doing a degree there.
I was told that a strong background in secondary school mathematics isn't a necessary prerequisite for taking degree level courses in maths in Germany, as long as one is willing to work hard, because the course is designed to introduce most subjects from scratch. (I am thinking of taking maths as a second subject).
However, I would also like to know what could I expect from studying maths in the UK?
Do they presume a strong background in secondary school mathematics or do they also introduce everything from scratch and offer a solid foundation?
Do the contents of courses vary greatly from institution to institution?
When I compared the course contents from a German uni and a British one, the German one seemed to offer a better course structure, taking you step by step through the different areas, whilst the British seemed to branch out early into either applied or pure maths.
Also, is it really realistic for someone with secondary education gaps in maths to even think about taking it on degree level in the UK?
Thank you