Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Mathematics and Statistics

at Newcastle University United Kingdom

This degree provides a firm foundation in the important field of security and resilience.

You study a broad curriculum in your first two years, developing knowledge in different aspects of computing science, and gaining skills in problem solving, program design and implementation.

In your third year, you move onto specialist topics in security and resilience, developing skills and knowledge for your future career.

Your modules focus on the design and development of dependable software systems, and include:

• cryptographies
• software verification technology

Security and Resilience

Graduates of our degrees in Security and Resilience will have particular knowledge and skills related to the development of dependable software systems.

Armed with knowledge of issues such as security mechanisms for computing, software verification techniques and tools, cryptography, and cryptographic protocols, you will be well placed for employment in technical positions in software houses and with companies designing and deploying dependable software in safety-critical industry sectors.

Work placement

Get career ready with a work placement and leave as a confident professional in your field. You can apply to spend 9 to 12 months working in any organisation in the world, and receive University support from our dedicated team to secure your dream placement. Work placements take place between stages 2 and 3.

You'll gain first-hand experience of working in the sector, putting your learning into practice and developing your professional expertise.

If you choose to take a work placement, it will extend your degree by a year. Placements are subject to availability.

Professional accreditation

Following a curriculum review, we are seeking British Computer Society (BCS) accreditation for our degrees so you can be assured that you will graduate with a degree that meets the standard set by the IT industry.

BCS is the Chartered Institute for IT. Studying a BCS-accredited degree provides the foundation for a chartered IT professional, engineer or scientist.

This three-year course will equip you with real-world, problem-solving skills and an understanding of the academic theory that underpins professional accounting and finance practice.

This course will give you a head start on your career with industry-recognised accreditations, research-informed teaching, and practitioner insight.

Balancing practical application and the development of technical skills, the programme covers the core areas of financial accounting, management accounting, and finance.

This five-year Civil Engineering with Year in Industry MEng degree focuses on developing your practical and professional skills. You'll gain advanced engineering knowledge through a year of master's-level study, so you graduate equipped for a career in the civil engineering sector.

You'll develop real-world experience – both at University and while on your industry placement in Stage 3 – through our design-intensive programme, hands-on work in our specialist facilities and experience working directly in the sector.

Along with an in-depth knowledge of core civil engineering disciplines, you'll be able to pursue specialities and enhance your research skills through an investigative research project. You can choose to specialise in environmental, geotechnical, transport and water resource engineering.

You will learn about the design and development of dependable software systems.

Explore different aspects of computing science – such as games design, bioinformatics, and security – in your first two years.

Spend a year on an accredited, paid industrial placement between Stages 2 and 3.

Study specialist modules in Stage 3, such as cryptographies and software verification technology.

Take modules from our MSc degree in Computer Security and Resilience, developing a deep understanding of security and resilience.

About Security and Resilience

Graduates of our degrees in Security and Resilience will have particular knowledge and skills related to the development of dependable software systems.

Armed with knowledge of issues such as security mechanisms for computing, software verification techniques and tools, cryptography, and cryptographic protocols, you will be well placed for employment in technical positions in software houses and with companies designing and deploying dependable software in safety-critical industry sectors.

This three-year English Literature with Creative Writing BA Honours degree focuses on expanding your knowledge of literary texts, and developing your critical, theoretical and creative writing skills.

You will learn from subject experts, world-leading literature researchers and internationally acclaimed writers throughout your degree. Our teaching is linked to the programme of the Newcastle Centre for Literary Arts, giving you contact with leading creative artists.

You'll be able to immerse yourself in local culture, at venues such as Seven Stories, The Wordsworth Trust and the Literary and Philosophical Society.

You will have opportunities to work with arts organisations such as the on-campus Northern Stage theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company to support your study of creative writing.

Our three-year English Literature BA Honours degree focuses on expanding your knowledge of literary texts and developing critical and theoretical skills. You'll build the firm foundation needed to analyse all forms of literature.

You'll be introduced to a range of texts – across poetry, prose, plays and film – and explore pre-19th-century topics as well as contemporary ones.

You will learn from subject experts, world-leading researchers in literature and internationally acclaimed writers throughout your degree, while having opportunities to practise creative writing, theatre or making films.

You'll become a confident expert analysing literature. You'll study a broad range of optional topics, such as American, postcolonial and children’s literature, from different historical moments including the Renaissance, Romantic, Eighteenth-century and Victorian periods.

Our chemical engineering degrees focus on developing your knowledge and practical skills on topics across the discipline, so you're equipped to embark on an exciting career as a chemical engineer.

This foundation year will help you build the base knowledge you needs to progress to any of our chemical engineering degrees.

This is a full-time programme of study covering core chemical engineering topics, including:

• Foundation mathematics
• Applied mechanics
• Material science

Gain the skills, knowledge and understanding required to proceed to doctoral research in politics.

As a student on this master's in Politics you'll develop advanced knowledge and understanding of political science methods and techniques. This will enable you to carry out advanced research in politics.

You'll gain:

• Skills in planning, managing and disseminating research
• Knowledge and understanding of data collection methods and critical evaluation of various sources
• Proficiency in a range of qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills

The social and political science research training is also valuable for many non-academic careers. This includes those in:

• National and local government
• International organisations
• Non-governmental organisations
• Social research
• The media

This three-year Speech and Language Therapy degree will provide you with the thorough knowledge, experience and understanding you need to undertake speech and language therapy practice.

Through case-based teaching, you will read and discuss complex, real-life scenarios to develop your problem-solving and decision-making skills.

You will study core modules in speech and language pathology. These include causes, diagnosis, assessment and treatment of a range of speech, language, communication and swallowing disorders in adults and children.

Clinical experience during every year of the course will allow you to put this theory into practice, providing you with a scientifically orientated, and theoretical understanding of speech and language therapy. You'll graduate a confident, competent and highly skilled speech and language therapist.

This course is one of four taught Master of Laws (LLM) we offer and is suitable for graduates of any background. It offers the flexibility to create your own bespoke curriculum to match your legal interests and career aspirations.

It will give you the knowledge, insights and analytical skills to enhance your career in practice, business or academia. If you're pursuing another career path, this LLM Law will enhance your understanding of law and its impact on society.

Dedicated one-to-one support is also given to help you research and write a dissertation on an area of law you feel passionate about.