“To do mathematics is to engage in an act of discovery and conjecture, intuition and inspiration: to be in a state of confusion — not because it makes no sense to you, but because you gave it sense and you still don’t understand what your creation is upto: to have a breakthrough idea; to be be frustrated as an artist; to be awed and overwhelmed by an almost painful beauty…”
 — ​‘A Mathematician’s Lament’ by Paul Lockhart.

A study of mathematics can help you develop the capacity to solve a wide range of problems. It can provide a backdrop to various forms of learning and is useful and necessary for other academic disciplines, from the pure sciences to the humanities. Mathematics is very relevant for data collection, analysis and mathematical models are empowering tools for students to understand several problems. 

But traditional mathematical learning has often been reduced to rote learning and memorisation. Mathematician John Allen Paulos refers to this as ​“innumeracy” and a void in the understanding and application of mathematical ideas. 

We believe that mathematics needs to address this gap, and help you understand the rich practice of the subject for the changing needs of the world in which we live. 

We use progressive pedagogical practices in maths.

We help you understand mathematics as a system on its own. Mathematics can enable the creation and discovery of truths. We help you appreciate the universal application of mathematics and its role in scientific and technological innovation.

Mathematics has been developed across history and cultures. We will help you use it to solve challenges in different fields that rely on quantitative abilities. We ask how mathematical knowledge and training can contribute to your role as a citizen.

Inclusion and diversity with Inquiry Based Learning

We use Inquiry Based Learning to replace the traditional lecture method to ensure our classroom is a level playing field for students of all backgrounds. This helps students understand what it means to be a mathematician.

Cross-disciplinary

We use arts, crafts and music to explore mathematics for the study of concepts like symmetry, self-similarity, universal ratios and constants.

Open-source technology

We use an open-source computer algebra system called SageMath, Software for Algebra and Geometry Experimentation.

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Living on campus

We believe that learning happens both inside and outside the classroom. In living together, you can meet and encounter diverse people from different social and cultural backgrounds and experiences. Our campus has a range of activities from discussion groups to sports and clubs for our students and faculty to interact with each other and build meaningful relationships over their years of study.

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This programme will help you understand the practice of mathematics. We help you recognise patterns in geometric, numerical and algebraic forms, abstraction and the interpretation of mathematical arguments. You will learn to apply mathematical ideas creatively and precisely and understand complex mathematical texts. 

Please visit this page to learn more about our four-year undergraduate programmes.