Postgraduate Certificate in Mathematics
Open University
Key Information
Campus location
Online United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
GBP 2,520 *
Application deadline
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Introduction
This certificate comprises two 30-credit modules from a wide choice. Tailor your study to areas that suit you. Develop skills in problem-solving and decision making relevant in business, commerce and industry. It’s also the first stage of our postgraduate mathematics programme. You can progress to the postgraduate diploma and then the MSc in Mathematics.
Key features of the course
- Develops your problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
- A wide choice of modules enables you to tailor the course to your needs.
- Helps you stand out in a crowded jobs market.
This certificate is the first stage of a study programme that progresses to a postgraduate diploma and finally a masters degree. You can step off at any point, or study the whole programme.
Program Outcome
The learning outcomes of this qualification are described in four areas:
- Knowledge and understanding
- Cognitive skills
- Practical and professional skills
- Key skills
Curriculum
Course details
To gain this qualification, you need 60 credits as follows:
30–60 credits from:
Entry-level modules
- Calculus of variations and advanced calculus (M820)
- Analytic number theory I (M823)
0–601 credits from:
Intermediate-level modules
- Advanced mathematical methods (M833)
- Analytic number theory II (M829)2
- Approximation theory (M832)
- Coding theory (M836)
- Fractal geometry (M835)
- Galois theory (M838)
- Nonlinear ordinary differential equations (M821)
Or, subject to the rules about excluded combinations, the discontinued modules M431, M822, M824, M826, M827, M828, M830 and M841
1Only under exceptional circumstances may you study 60 credits at an intermediate level, i.e. without first studying an entry-level module.
2If you choose Analytic number theory II (M829), you must take Analytic number theory I (M823) first.
You should note that the University’s unique study rule applies to this qualification. This means that you must include at least 20 credits from OU modules that have not been counted in any other OU qualification that has previously been awarded to you.