Mathematics as a career

Those who qualify in mathematics are in the fortunate position of having a wide range of career choices. The abilities

• to use logical thought,
• to formulate a problem in a way which allows for computation and decision,
• to make deductions from assumption,
• to use advanced concepts,

are all enhanced by a mathematics degree course. It is for this reason that mathematician are increasingly in demand. With a mathematics degree, you should be able to turn your hand to finance, statistics, engineering, computers, teaching or accountancy with a success not possible to other graduates. This flexibility is even more important nowadays, with the considerable uncertainty as to which areas will be the best for employment in future years.

[The most recent surveys show graduates in mathematicians and computer science at the top of the earning lists six years after graduation.]

Computer science has a considerable mathematical component, which is becoming more important as the designers of software are required to prove that the software meets its specification. This kind of rigour is one of the basic techniques of mathematics, and can be learned only through a mathematics course.

By Nur Shahirah Hider(shiro)