Undergraduate So how hard is undergraduate maths?

Hello there, firstly I would like to clarify that I love maths; but recently I started wondering what's university maths like. I know few people who study CS / Maths and they say that high school maths is a joke, compared to college maths. That's pretty rational I think; you surely study much more advanced topics and I suppose have to thi...

Should I take further maths (AS-Level)?

I am predicted A* in GCSE Edexcel Maths, and I was wondering whether AS Further Maths is right for me. I will be doing normal maths to A2, and Further Maths to AS. However, people have said FM is very VERY hard. Can i still manage Further maths even if i'm doing it only to AS Level , or is still that hard? (Also, is it true that AS-FM is...

Undergraduate Physics degree, further maths?

Hopefully going to do a Physics degree starting at the end of this summer at UCL. I've done A level maths, and got a solid A, but I recognise that the maths gets allot harder at degree level and I haven't done A level further maths. Is it worth me trying to get ahead and learn some further maths, or does the university usually compensate...

Undergraduate Computer Science - how much maths?

Hey people This thread is mainly referring to this question: http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/show...3 #post42185013 I want to study Computer Science at university, however what worries me is how much maths will be in the course. I know that there is basic maths in programming as I have programming experience, and I have no problem with mat...

Do you have to be really good at maths to get into Tax?

Hey, I'm looking into what career to go into after university (I'm a second year at a top 10), and working in tax is something that has taken my interest. I've had a look at a few firms (Ernst and Young in particular) and I meet their basic requirements, but I'm finding it hard to work out how good at maths you need to be and how much mat...

OCR Advice on which OCR Module to use in A2 Level Further Mathematics?

Hi all, I am currently studying for OCR AS Maths and Further Maths. I have completed C1: 98 and S1: 87 (resitting) for Maths and FP1: 96 for Further. In May/June I am sitting C2 and M1 for Maths and S2 and M2 for Further. Therefore next year I just have C3 and C4 for Maths, and will be doing FP2, Fp3 and one other module for A2 FM. Howeve...

Remove parts of strings from each string inside an array

Primary_MathsJAN Primary_MathsFEB Primary_MathsMAR Primary_MathsAPR Primary_MathsMAY Primary_MathsJUNE Primary_MathsJULY Primary_MathsAUG Primary_MathsSEP Primary_MathsOCT Primary_MathsNOV Primary_MathsDEC I have above key set after foreach the array.In here key list I want to remove JAN, FEB, MAR and etc and also the middle _...

Edexcel Further Maths A Level + Maths A2 in one year

Hi, I have chosen Maths, Chemistry, Biology and Physics for AS. Unfortunately, I was unable to choose Further Maths because I switched colleges and they had no spaces for FM by the time I joined. I am thinking in applying for either Computer Science or some sort of engineering course at Uni, and have realised that I'm most likely at some...

Is Kingston Uni good for a Maths degree?

I love maths and ive got a C grade in alevel maths and A in gcse maths. But i find other subjects boring, but i have a huge passion for maths. Isit worth getting a degree in maths at Kingston uni? I want to be a maths teacher, if i get a 2:1 or a 1st, can i still get a well paid job with a maths degree and become a secondary maths teacher...

UCL vs Warwick Maths

I'm having trouble deciding whether I should firm UCL or Warwick. I've been to both universities many times, seen league tables and looked at accommodation for both universities, but still it feels like I don't really know enough to make the decision. If anybody here could shed some light on the few remaining points of interest I will be...

Undergraduate Maths problem

Hey all, I was just wondering if somebody could help me with a maths problem. Basically, I have 3 equations: I need to minimise (1), subject to constraints (2) and (3). This is actually the example that the lecturer gave me, not the problem I need to solve, but seeing as I have this with me it would be really useful if somebody could expl...

Maths GCSE - Aftermath

Hello there guys. I was itching myself this particular question all day and thought i might need different opinions. I have done my maths exam for GCSE and obtained a A*. However i am being urged by my teachers and parents, that I should take further maths at A-level, which I am not sure of. Therefore I would like to know whether or not,...

Which way is best to get into warwick maths?

I got AABB in AS with an A in maths, no further maths They told me it's unlikely that they give offers to people without further maths, these bare the offers: With A2 FM: A*AA With AS FM: A*A*A + A in AS FM With No FM: AAA+ 2 in STEP Should I wish for the best and hope they give me an offer without FM or do AS atleast, or what I can do is...

A Level Options Advice F. Maths vs Science vs French

Hi. I'm in Year 10 and my school is offering an options taster afternoon this July, which has got me thinking about A-level options. I don't know what I want to do explicitly, but I do know I want to work in the Science/Finance industry, preferrably with a language under my belt. We get to try out 6 subjects with a reserve, but when it co...

Sixth form Further maths or geography as a third A2?

Next year I'm definitely taking maths and physics at A2 but as a third subject I'm trying to decide whether to carry on with further maths or geography, I did AS maths, further maths, physics geography and world development. I like the idea of just doing maths, further maths and physics next year but I want to go to uni's that ask for A*A...

Where to apply for Mathematics, starting 2014?

AS: Maths units (with UMS) C1 95 C2 93 S1 96 D1 76 M1 42 FP1 52. Geography A Economics A Firstly, I'm unsure what my predicted grades are/will be, but secondly I'm unsure where to now apply. My first plan was to apply to Cambridge, Warwick, Bristol, Bath and another, but after FP1 and M1 went horribly wrong, I'm looking at an A in AS Math...

Secondary Best maths textbook for new GCSEs?

Hi, I know it's a bit early.. but I'm starting GCSE maths in september and I was just wondering what the best maths textbooks/ revision books are? I'm really bad at maths, and I'm predicted to get an A/A*.

I don't know what to do

Hi, I'm currently studying maths at uni and I've always enjoyed it, and always will. As far as what job I want to do, I can't think of anything that would interest me apart from perhaps teaching, but even that I feel a bit 'meh' about. I feel as though I do want to have a career that involves maths, as it seems such a shame for me to neve...

Maths Work Experience

I'm a AS student and I'm studying Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Chemistry. I want to go to Cambridge to do a Maths degree but I don't know how to make myself stand out, I don't really do any extra curricular so I was thinking about work experience but there isn't much to do maths based in Scarborough. Any suggestions?...

Secondary futher maths gcse, FSMQ or start AS maths

My sister is currently in year 8 at the moment and doing well with maths. Her teachers have suggested, she could take her GCSE maths next year, so would have less to do in year 11.She also wants to study maths at a-level. She clearly will forget most or what she has learnt if she doesn't do any "real" maths for the next two years. We are...

What's normal for Further Maths study?

I'm currently a Y11 student, and I know it's very early to be thinking about it, but in one of my lessons today I was pondering, so if you take Maths, F Maths, Chemistry and Physics at AS, would it be 'expected' by top Uni's that you carried on with 4 A Levels as opposed to dropping one at AS and doing 3? Just wondering, as I understand t...

Sixth form EPQ help - maths and psychology question

I am considering of doing the EPQ and I realised I would like to merge my academic study of sciences currently at AS (chemistry, physics, maths and further maths) with my interest with psychology/sociology as I always have been interested by human behaviour. I've heard that maths and psychology/ maths and philosophy are some uni courses a...

LSE UMS+ retakes?!

I know there are plenty of post about those things but I will still ask just to make it awkward. Basically I am now in upper sixth and I want to apply to LSE for Economics BSc. But my UMS scores for Maths and Further Maths are terrible! Absolutely terrible especially for S1 and S2. I thought Statistics are essential for the course and I g...

Best Universities for maths?

Hi, I want to maths at university. I'm taking maths, further maths, physics and chemistry for AS and plan on dropping chemistry for A2. I am predicted all As this year and think I should be able to get A*s in maths and further maths next year, possibly physics as well. I was wondering what university would be best for studying maths. I kn...

Pgce and undergraduate degree

Hello :) was wondering if anyone could answer this for me. Is it possible to apply for both a PGCE and an Undergraduate primary teaching degree at the same time? I just don't want to limit myself as PGCE's are so competetive its hard to get into (i also already have a degree!) thanks!...

A level trouble

Hi everyone! I am in 6 form and nearly finishing my first year At the start of the year I did Maths Chemistry Biology and Law. I got dropped from Law as I wasn't making any effort to do homework and revise for half term tests (which i regret) So now I have no choice but to do Maths Chemistry and Biology at A2 next year. I am loving maths...

Accounting and finance GCSE maths B

I want to do A&F at uni and have a decent set of GCSE results, 1 A* 5 As 4 Bs, and and predicted AAA for next year, but one of my Bs at GCSE is in maths... I want to appy to Durham, Newcastle, Leeds and Exeter but they require A in maths. I was going to email them and ask if it's worth applying and get the A in maths GCSE part of a condit...

Maths revision help

I'm doing GCSE maths, I've failed about 5 times now, I've tired tuition from 2 or three different people which was a waste of money as i didn't learn much, and i can't learn this way for some reason. maths is one of those subjects you have to practice of but I've tired a few ways like cgp books, past papers, maths-watch, it still doesn't...

Want to be a teacher, but can't get a C in Maths GCSE

Basically, I'm doing AS-levels and they are going really well. Just had my first exam yesterday and it (hopefully) went well. Fingers crossed! But I'm predominately an English student and NOT a maths student. I have struggled with Maths since I was in primary school. My highest grade I have ever gotten in Maths GCSE was an E... and to bec...

Major in applied maths vs pure mathematics

I'm an A level student offering maths, further maths, physics and chemistry. I'm planning to go for a major in mathematics. I'm confused what's the difference between applied maths and pure maths, and which one has better job prospects? P. S. I'm not very comfortable with statistics.

Secondary Additional Maths - Suitable for Medicine?

Hey guys :) my teacher has asked me whether i want to do additional maths or not and im not too keen on (especially as i want to do medicine in the future) but i dnt really know the 'pros and cons' of doing it .. so i was hoping u guys could help!:o to anyone who is currently doing it...how is it? hard or easy? interesting or dull? why di...

Maths distance course

Hey. I'm currently doing my A-Level maths exams (C3, C4). My offer is AAB and I'm most likely to get A*AC (C in maths, just because I wasted my first year). So I have decided to do a distance (or self taught) course in maths, because I'ts still fresh in my memory and I know I can get an A, so I would have A*AA. I don't need any materials...

A level Maths/Physics as a choice?

Hi. I am supposed to pick my choices for next year, but I'm really confused. I want to do Industrial Design in university, and therefore I know that I should take Art for sure, so that's my first choice. Also, I intended to do Physics and leave Maths alone, but people tell me that Maths is easier and that without Maths, taking Physics wou...

Maths in medicine - what should I brush up on?

Hi everyone, So I'm starting medicine in September I didn't study A level maths and I got a B in GCSE maths back in the day when I took it! The last time I properly used my maths skills was for the GAMSAT which I sat in September which was without a calculator. I'm ok-ish at maths but I'm a bit worried I might be behind other students as...

Question about predicted grades

Hi guys, I'm doing maths and further maths..So in my school I had to take whole a-level maths in my AS year..I've done 4 of my exams (C3 and C4 are left)...I'm likely to achieve As in all of them except one module (M1) which went really bad and I don't even want to think about the grade I would get :D Anyways lets say if my overall maths...

Sixth form taking a level maths but worried about GCSE Maths

I'm currently taking AS Maths and AS Stats, and hopefully I wish to carry this subject onto A2, but doing a lot of the AS material has made me realise my foundation for maths isnt very strong as my GCSE Maths grade says (I got an A). Most of what I learned at GCSE has slipped out through my head, probably because I didnt learn it properly...

OCR How is Further Maths graded?

I'm sitting A2 currently, and taking the OCR spec for Maths and Further Maths. I was reading on http://www.furthermaths.org.uk/certifica tion_advice.php that qualifications are locked in, and was wondering if this includes being locked in to an AS grade within one subject. I took Decision 2 towards my F.Maths AS level, so does this mean t...

Should I sit my A2 Maths exams next week or not?

I'm on my private / Gap year and have been entered to sit c3 and c4 the next and subsequent week respectively. I am no where near prepared and still haven't covered any of the topics properly. My parents want me to do well in these exams but I really loath maths and have no motivation to do well as I already have my As in the sciences and...

Should I insure Imperial or Bath (PHYSICS)

Hi fellow TSR members! As I've received decisions from all the universities that I've applied to, I have to decide on which university to firm and which to put as insurance. I'm most definitely firming Cambridge now. I've just received a conditional offer from Imperial for Physics with Theoretical Physics, whose requirements are A*AA (A*...

How important is your 4th AS when thinking of Maths at Cambridge?

Currently I am planning to go to sixth form and do Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Chemistry at AS level then drop Chemistry in my second year and go on to do Maths, Further Maths and Physics at A level. Is it vital that I have a related subject as my fourth AS or can I pick something I would enjoy more, in this case Politics? If I take...