The mathematics degree programme of the Department has the following aims and objectives:

• To instil in students a sense of enthusiasm for mathematics, an appreciation of its applications in different areas and to involve them in an intellectually stimulating and satisfying experience and studying.

• To provide students with broad and balanced foundation in mathematics knowledge and practical skills in computer science, physics and statistics.

• To develop in students the ability to apply their mathematics knowledge and skills to the solution of theoretical and practical problems in mathematics.

• To develop in students through an education in mathematics, a range of transferrable skills of value in mathematical/non-mathematical related employment.

• To provide students with knowledge and skills base from which they can proceed to further studies, specialized areas of mathematics or multi-disciplinary areas involving mathematics.

• To generate in students an appreciation of the importance of mathematics in an industrial, economic, environmental and social contexts.