Graduate Diploma in Mathematics
Year 1
(Award available for year: Graduate Diploma)
Learning outcomes
On completion of the programme students should have provided evidence of being able to:- demonstrate a good understanding of some areas of mathematics;- demonstrate a good level of skill in calculation and manipulation within specific areas of mathematics;- apply concepts and principles in well-defined contexts, showing judgement in the selection and application of tools and techniques;- understand complex logical arguments, identifying the assumptions and conclusions made;- demonstrate a reasonable level of skill in comprehending problems, formulating them mathematically and obtaining solutions by appropriate methods;- present straightforward arguments and conclusions accurately and clearly;- demonstrate appropriate transferable skills and the ability to work under guidance;- prepare for a taught postgraduate programme in a specified area of mathematics.
Transferable (key) skills
Students will have had the opportunity to acquire, as defined in the modules specified for the programme:- the transferable/key/generic skills necessary for employment related to the area(s) studied;- the exercise of initiative and personal responsibility;- the deployment of decision making skills in complex and unpredictable situations;- the communication of information, ideas, problems and solutions in a variety of ways to a variety of audiences.
Assessment
Achievement will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified and will include:- demonstrating the ability to apply a broad range of aspects of the discipline;- work that draws on a wide variety of material;- work that is typically both evaluative and creative.