Mathematical techniques can be applied to psychology, in areas such as the modelling of the brain, neuroscience and research methods. If you enjoy studying quantitative and essay subjects side by side, then this course is ideal for you. You will spend roughly equal amounts of time studying each subject and will gain valuable industry experience through a year-long work placement. This degree enables you to move on to a wide range of careers or pursue further training to become a professional psychologist. You will be given plenty of support to help you get the most out of your studies, including small group problem-solving tutorials and materials to help you manage the transition to university-level mathematics. Additionally, you can get involved with the Department's Staff Student Forums and the Student Teaching and Learning Group, which enable you to have a direct input into the student experience. As a mathematics graduate, you can choose to work as a mathematician or statistician for public sector organisations, such as health authorities or the Office for National Statistics, or areas of the private sector including commerce and information technology. Furthermore, you can move into a range of related careers such as accountancy, financial analysis, engineering, modelling, computing or actuarial work. Alternatively you can choose to further develop your skills by moving into research, teacher training or postgraduate studies.