Programme Specification 2020-21

Programme Information

Programme
Programme Title HECoS Code
Code

For Registry
Mathematics G103
Use Only

Total Credits
Award Length of Study Mode of Study Entry Point(s)
ECTS CATS

Annually in
MSci* 4 years Full time 240 480
October

* Students unable to complete the requirements for the full award will be transferred to a suitable BSc Mathematics
programme and may exit with BSc/Cert. HE/Dip. HE.

Ownership

Imperial College
Awarding Institution Faculty Natural Sciences
London

Imperial College
Teaching Institution Department Mathematics
London

Royal College of Main Location(s) of South Kensington

Associateship
Science Study Campus

External Reference

Relevant QAA Benchmark Statement(s) and/or other

Mathematics, Statistics and Operations Research
external reference points

FHEQ Level Level 7 - Masters

EHEA Level 2nd cycle

External Accreditor(s) (if applicable)

External Accreditor 1: N/A

Accreditation received: N/A Accreditation renewal: N/A

Collaborative Provision

Collaborative partner Collaboration type Agreement effective Agreement expiry date

date

N/A N/A N/A N/A

Specification Details

Programme Lead Professor David Evans

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Student cohorts covered by specification 2020-21 entry

Date of introduction of programme October 2019

Date of programme specification/revision January 2021

Programme Overview

The MSci Mathematics Degree programme at Imperial College London aims to present a wide range of
mathematical ideas in a way which enables you to develop your critical and intellectual abilities. It encourages
enthusiasm for the subject as a living discipline that is of value both in its own right and in its applications. It
aims to provide a good knowledge of a broad range of topics in mathematics and to allow you to acquire a
more advanced knowledge of selected parts of the subject. You will have the opportunity to develop an
appreciation of topics which lead into current research in Mathematics and applications of Mathematics. A key
feature of the final year is an individual project which allows you to explore a research-level topic or area in
Mathematics in considerable depth.

All of the modules in year 1 and around half of the modules in year 2 are core or compulsory1. These provide a
solid foundation in fundamental mathematical topics and their applications. In the second year, you will also
take a number of elective modules and can either choose to specialise, or sample a broad range of topics.
During the 3rd and 4th year of the programme you will choose from a large selection of modules across a very
wide range of areas of Mathematics and its applications. In years 2 and 3 you may also take a limited number
of modules delivered outside the department.

Teaching of Mathematics modules takes place at the College's South Kensington Campus. Studying at a
research intensive institution, you will learn from specialists in their subject areas. Most teaching sessions are
delivered by staff from the Department of Mathematics. These are predominantly permanent academic staff
who are actively engaged in research, but also include teaching fellows and research associates. Problem
classes are supported by Graduate Teaching Assistants and your first-year studies will be supported by small-
group tutorials with a member of staff and with a higher-year student.

Our programme is designed to develop personal attributes that employers value, including effective time
management and resilience, good interpersonal, leadership, computational, analytical and problem solving
skills, as well as developing independent research skills and your verbal and written presentation skills. You will
have the opportunity to develop mathematical and communication skills that will be useful in scientific or other
jobs.

Mathematics graduates join various employment sectors, including financial, technology and consultancy. The
programme also provides an excellent foundation for postgraduate study, enabling you to progress to
specialised Master's and PhD programmes, and then to carry on to pursue a career in academic research, or
high-skilled employment.

1 Core modules are those which serve a fundamental role within the curriculum, and for which achievement of
the credits for that module is essential for the achievement of the target award. Core modules must therefore be
taken and passed in order to achieve that named award. Compulsory modules are those which are designated
as necessary to be taken as part of the programme syllabus. Compulsory modules can be compensated.
Elective modules are those which are in the same subject area as the field of study and are offered to students
in order to offer an element of choice in the curriculum and from which students are able to select. Elective
modules can be compensated.

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Learning Outcomes

Students who have fulfilled all the requirements of the programme will be awarded an MSci Mathematics
(Honours) degree. On successful completion of the programme, you will be able to:

• demonstrate an understanding of core material and more specialised areas by assimilating and
applying a large body of complex, inter-related concepts;
• use logical mathematical argument and deductive reasoning, together with formal processes of
mathematical proof and development of mathematical theories;
• take a structured mathematical-analytical approach to problem solving, recognising the importance of
assumptions made and consequences of their violation;
• apply Mathematics as a language to describe and model a wide range of situations relevant to
research or industry, choosing appropriate solution methods and interpreting results;
• solve open-ended problems and problems with well-defined solutions by formulating problems in
precise terms, identify key issues and try different approaches in order to make progress;
• develop programming skills and practices to further mathematical understanding and solve
mathematical problems;
• manage and evaluate your learning, making appropriate choices for your self-development and use
appropriate support and resources;
• work and plan effectively, both individually and as part of a team, making use of appropriate
investigative methods;
• demonstrate in-depth understanding of an area of mathematics through advanced guided study as well
as independent research;
• assimilate advanced knowledge to produce a clearly defined written project;
• communicate mathematical understanding of complex topics concisely and accurately to both
specialist and non-specialist audiences;
• choose to take up opportunities to engage in teaching others and share their own mathematical ability
and understanding;
• demonstrate strong self-efficacy and a deeper understanding of their own learning journey through the
completion of advanced material.

Students not eligible for an MSci degree, may be awarded one of the following exit-awards.

Certificate of Higher Education: On completion of year 1 of the programme, you will be able to:

• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of core mathematical concepts and principles

• apply basic problem solving skills and mathematical techniques to solve well-defined problem sets
• construct a logical mathematical argument with understanding of the fundamentals, including
identifying assumptions and making conclusions
• develop programming skills to solve mathematical problems
• communicate components of core material reasonably clearly to selected audiences
• demonstrate intellectual and personal development through the development of transferable,
independent and group study and learning skills.

Diploma of Higher Education: On completion of years 1 and 2 of the programme, you will have achieved the
above learning outcomes for the Certificate of Higher Education, and will be able to:

• demonstrate more in-depth knowledge and understanding of selected topics in mathematics and begin
to develop a fuller appreciation of the subject and its many applications
• apply core concepts and principles both in well-defined contexts as well as more open ended questions
and begin to develop understanding of some inter-relationships
• apply a further-developed understanding of deductive reasoning in the construction of logical
mathematical arguments
• identify and use different mathematical approaches and techniques to solve and model problems,
including understanding where some approaches will not work, and demonstrate skills in calculation
and manipulation when solving these problems
• develop programming skills to model problems and further mathematical understanding
• communicate straightforward arguments and conclusions, both in core material and individual
research, reasonably accurately and clearly, to varied audiences

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 • demonstrate personal development through taking ownership of own learning journey and making use
of appropriate resources.

BSc Mathematics (Honours) degree. On successful completion of years 1,2,3 of the programme, you will be
able to:

• appreciate the fundamentals of Mathematics as a living discipline in its own right;

• demonstrate an understanding of core material and more specialised areas by assimilating and
applying a large body of complex, inter-related concepts;
• use logical mathematical argument and deductive reasoning, together with formal processes of
mathematical proof and development of mathematical theories;
• take a structured mathematical-analytical approach to problem solving, recognising the importance of
assumptions made and consequences of their violation;
• apply Mathematics as a language to describe and model a wide range of situations relevant to
research or industry, choosing appropriate solution methods and interpreting results;
• solve open-ended problems and problems with well-defined solutions by formulating problems in
precise terms, identify key issues and try different approaches in order to make progress;
• develop programming skills and practices to further mathematical understanding and solve
mathematical problems;
• communicate mathematical understanding concisely and appropriately in varied situations and to
diverse audiences;
• manage and evaluate your learning, making appropriate choices for your self-development and use
appropriate support and resources;
• work and plan effectively, both individually and as part of a team, making use of appropriate
investigative methods.

The Imperial Graduate Attributes are a set of core competencies which we expect students to achieve through
completion of any Imperial College degree programme. The Graduate Attributes are available at:
www.imperial.ac.uk/students/academic-support/graduate-attributes

Entry Requirements

A-levels: Normally a minimum A*A*A overall

A* in Mathematics
A* in Further Mathematics
A in one other A-level (not General Studies or Critical Thinking)
Academic Requirement
IB minimum requirements: 39 overall; 7 in Mathematics at Higher Level;
6 in Physics, Chemistry or Economics at Higher Level.

For further information on entry requirements, please go to

https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/apply/requirements/ugacademic/

Non-academic Requirements N/A

Higher requirement
English Language Requirement
Please check for other Accepted English Qualifications

Mathematics Admissions Test (MAT) or STEP papers.

Admissions Test/Interview
No interview.

The programme’s competency standards documents can be found at:

http://www.imperial.ac.uk/mathematics/undergraduate/course-structure-and-content/

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Learning & Teaching Approach

Learning and Teaching Delivery Methods

You will learn though a combination of lectures, problem classes, tutorials, computing lab classes, group work
and self-study. Support for learning, in the form of tutorials and problem classes, is tapered. It is greater in the
early stages of the programme, allowing students to develop into fully-independent learners by the end of the
programme.

Lectures
Typically, a 5 ECTS module will have 20 lectures. In the core modules in years 1 and 2, you will be together
with your whole cohort. In elective modules, particularly in year 3, the class size can be much smaller.
Lecturers will take a variety of approaches. In some lectures, the lecturer will focus on presenting new material,
often writing out arguments, examples and calculations by hand and adjusting the pace of the delivery to suit
students’ understanding. In other lectures, you may be expected to have studied material beforehand and the
lecture will be an interactive session to develop your understanding.

Tutorials
In terms 1 and 2 of year 1, you will have a weekly tutorial with a staff member (usually your personal tutor) as
part of a small group (around 5 or 6). You will also have a ‘peer-tutorial’ with a higher-year undergraduate or
MSc student.

Problem-solving and group learning classes

In addition to lectures, most year 1 and 2 modules are supported by timetable classes delivered by at least one
staff member, normally the lecturer, supported by a team of Graduate Teaching Assistants. The classes are
usually delivered to all students on the module, divided into a number of rooms. You will be expected to
prepare for these classes by working on problem sheets produced by the lecturers. Activities in the classes can
include: working in small groups with the assistance of a GTA or the lecturer; engaging with presentations of
solutions to the problems or working on challenging unseen problems individually or in groups.
In year 3, lecturers will include regular problem-solving sessions as part of their timetabled lectures.

Independent learning
You will be expected to spend a substantial amount of time on independent study. This will include preparation
for and working on material from lectures; working through problem sheets and other formative assignments
either individually or in groups; other preparation for tutorials and problem-solving/ group learning classes;
producing coursework for submission and assessment; preparation for examinations.

Group Learning
You will have the opportunity to work in groups through tutorials, problem-solving classes, projects and
assessments. These opportunities will give you the opportunity to deepen your mathematical understanding
and develop improved communications and team work skills.

Research Projects
In term 3 of years 1 and 2, you will undertake a short research-oriented project. The year 1 project is an
individual project and the year 2 project is a group project (in a group of around 5 students) directed by a
member of staff. In year 4, you will complete a 15 ECTS Research Project under the guidance and supervision
of a member of staff.

Overall Workload
Your overall workload consists of face-to-face sessions and independent learning. While your actual contact
hours may vary according to the optional modules you choose to study, the following gives an indication of how
much time you will need to allocate to different activities at each level of the programme. At Imperial, each
ECTS credit taken equates to an expected total study time of 25 hours. Therefore, the indicative total study
time is 1500 hours per year. As these are indicative study times, you may need to make reasonable
adjustments to these suggested times to account for your individual learning style.

During year 1 you will typically spend around 22 percent (330 hours) of your time in lectures, problem classes
and tutorials. In year 2 it will be around 20 percent (300 hours), around 16 percent (240 hours) in year 3, and
around 12 percent (180 hours) in year 4. The remaining time is for self-study (including project work).

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Assessment Strategy

Assessment Methods

A variety of assessment methods will be used to test your understanding. Assessments may be formative,
summative or both.

Formative assessments do not contribute to the module mark but provide information on your progress as an
individual and in the context of your peers. This allows you to learn by using your new skills to solve problems
and receive feedback on your performance to guide your future learning. This supports you to achieve a better
performance in the summative assessments which do count towards your module marks. Common types of
formative assessment used include: regular question sheets, questions posed by a lecturer in lectures, and
exercises set by your tutor or peer-tutor.

Summative assessments are used to assess your learning against the intended module learning outcomes
and contribute towards your achievement of the programme learning outcomes, detailed above. All modules
contain aspects of summative assessment and these assessments will contribute towards your mark for each
year. Usually the grades for summative assessment are assigned by lecturers or graduate teaching assistant
but occasionally your work will be peer assessed (i.e., your grade is provided by one or more of your fellow
students).
The choice of summative assessment method is largely determined by the nature of the module and its
learning outcomes.
A variety of different summative assessment methods is used, including:

- Written examinations
- Short, individual tests
- Group assignments and projects
- Individual Projects
- Online tests and quizzes
- Oral presentations
- Poster presentations.

Lecture modules in all years typically involve an end-of-year examination and some element of coursework or
short tests during the module. In year 1 the end-of-year examination is usually worth 70 percent of the module;
this typically increases to 80 percent in year 2 and 90 percent in years 3 and 4. Some modules, notably ones
with a high computational or data analysis element, may have a higher proportion of coursework or may be
assessed entirely a number of projects (which may also involve presentations).

Academic Feedback Policy

Feedback will be provided in a number of formats, including:

- Oral (i.e. face-to-face) during problem classes and tutorials

- Personal (discussion with staff)
- Written (e.g. model answers, group feedback, individual comments written on coursework)
- Interactive (online quizzes).

Oral feedback on formative work is available in problem classes, lecturers’ office hours and tutorials.

Written feedback on coursework and tests will normally be provided within 2 weeks.

Written feedback is provided on projects.

As feed-forward, students may view and discuss with an appropriate lecturer the marked scripts from their year
1 and 2 exams. Model solutions to all Mathematics exam papers are normally made available to students,
together with comments from markers about performance on the papers.

The College’s Policy on Academic Feedback and guidance on issuing provisional marks to students is available
at: www.imperial.ac.uk/about/governance/academic-governance/academic-policy/exams-and-assessment/

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Re-sit Policy

The College’s Policy on Re-sits is available at: www.imperial.ac.uk/student-records-and-data/for-current-

students/undergraduate-and-taught-postgraduate/exams-assessments-and-regulations/

Mitigating Circumstances Policy

The College’s Policy on Mitigating Circumstances is available at: www.imperial.ac.uk/student-records-and-

data/for-current-students/undergraduate-and-taught-postgraduate/exams-assessments-and-regulations/

Additional Programme Costs

This section should outline any additional costs relevant to this programme which are not included in students’
tuition fees.

Approximate
Description Mandatory/Optional
cost

N/A N/A N/A

Important notice: The Programme Specifications are the result of a large curriculum and pedagogy
reform implemented by the Department and supported by the Learning and Teaching Strategy of
Imperial College London. The modules, structure and assessments presented in this Programme
Specification are correct at time of publication but might change as a result of student and staff
feedback and the introduction of new or innovative approaches to teaching and learning. You will be
consulted and notified in a timely manner of any changes to this document.

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Programme Structure

Year 1 – FHEQ Level: Level 4

Students study all core/ compulsory modules.

Core/
Code Module Title Elective/ Group* Term Credits
Compulsory

Core
 Introduction to University Mathematics - 1 5
(pass/fail)

Analysis 1 Core - 1-3 10

Linear Algebra and Groups Core - 1-3 10

Calculus and Applications Core - 1-3 10

Probability and Statistics Core - 1-3 10

Introduction to Computation Core - 1,2 5

An Introduction to Applied Mathematics Compulsory - 2 5

Individual Research Project Core - 3 5

Credit Total 60

Year 2 - FHEQ Level: Level 5

Students study all core modules. Select one module from Group A and 4 modules from Group B.
Electives can be prerequisites for year 3 and 4 modules, but students will be advised about such
dependencies prior to making their choice of year 2 electives; prerequisites can be varied at the
discretion of the Department.

Core/
Code Module Title Elective/ Group Term Credits
Compulsory

Linear Algebra and Numerical Analysis Core - 1-3 10

Analysis 2 Core - 1-3 10

Multi-variable Calculus and Differential Equations Core - 1-3 10

Group Research Project Core - 3 5

Compulsory 1 &/or
I-Explore A 5 or 7.5
(pass/ fail) 2

Groups and Rings Elective B 1,3 5

Lebesgue Measure and Integration Elective B 2,3 5

Probability for Statistics Elective B 1,3 5

Statistical Modelling 1 Elective B 2,3 5

Network Science Elective B 1,3 5

Partial Differential Equations in Action Elective B 2,3 5

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 Principles of Programming Elective B 2 5

60 or
Credit Total
62.5

Year 3 - FHEQ Level Level 6

All group A modules are level 6. The list of modules is indicative. Where a module exists in a level 6
and level 7 version a student will not be permitted to take both versions of the module. Students
choose at least 52.5 ECTS from Group A and at most one module from group C; modules must total to
at least 60 ECTS, but not more than 62.5. Modules from other departments or level 7 Mathematics
modules may be allowed with the permission of DUGS.

Core/
Code Module Title Elective/ Group Term Credits
Compulsory

Functional Analysis Elective A 1 7.5

Markov Processes Elective A 1 7.5

Geometric Complex Analysis Elective A 2 7.5

Probability Theory Elective A 2 7.5

Algebraic Topology Elective A 1 7.5

Algebra 3 Elective A 1 7.5

Group Theory Elective A 1 7.5

Group Representation Theory Elective A 2 7.5

Galois Theory Elective A 2 7.5

Algebraic Combinatorics Elective A 1 7.5

Mathematical Logic Elective A 1 7.5

Number Theory Elective A 1 7.5

Algebraic Number Theory Elective A 2 7.5

Fluid Dynamics 1 Elective A 1 7.5

Fluid Dynamics 2 Elective A 2 7.5

Introduction to Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Elective A 2 7.5

Asymptotic Methods Elective A 1 7.5

Dynamics of Games and Learning Elective A 1 7.5

Dynamical Systems Elective A 1 7.5

Bifurcation Theory Elective A 2 7.5

Mathematical Biology Elective A 1 7.5

Methods for Data Science Elective A 1 7.5

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Quantum Mechanics 1 Elective A 1 7.5

Quantum Mechanics 2 Elective A 2 7.5

Tensor Calculus and General Relativity Elective A 2 7.5

Applied Complex Analysis Elective A 1 7.5

Theory of Complex Systems Elective A 2 7.5

Special Relativity and Electromagnetism Elective A 1 7.5

Function Spaces and Applications Elective A 1 7.5

Advanced Topics in Partial Differential Equations Elective A 2 7.5

Finite Elements: Numerical Analysis and

Elective A 2 7.5
Implementation

Numerical Solutions of Ordinary Differential

Elective A 1 7.5
Equations

Computational Linear Algebra Elective A 1 7.5

Computational Partial Differential Equations Elective A 2 7.5

High Performance Computing Elective A 1 7.5

Scientific Computing Elective A 2 7.5

Mathematical Finance: An Introduction to Option

Elective A 1 7.5
Pricing

Applied Probability Elective A 1 7.5

Consumer Credit Risk Modelling Elective A 1 7.5

Statistical Theory Elective A 2 7.5

Stochastic Simulation Elective A 1 7.5

Statistical Modelling 2 Elective A 2 7.5

Survival Models Elective A 2 7.5

Time Series Analysis Elective A 1 7.5

Mathematics of Business and Economics Elective A 2 7.5

Communicating Mathematics Elective A 2 7.5

Elective
Groups and Rings B 1 5
(level 5)

Elective
Analysis 2 B 2 5
(level 5)

Elective
Probability for Statistics B 1 5
(level 5)

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 Elective
Statistical Modelling 1 B 2 5
(level 5)

Elective
Network Science B 1 5
(level 5)

Elective
Partial Differential Equations in Action B 2 5
(level 5)

Elective
Principles of Programming B 2 5
(level 5)

1 &/or
I-Explore, Horizons or BPES module Elective C 5 or 7.5
2

60 or
Credit Total 62.5
ECTS

Year 4 - FHEQ Level Level 7

All modules are level 7. The list of modules is indicative. Students choose 6 modules from Group A. A
student may not take both the level 6 and level 7 version of a module. Modules from other departments
may be allowed with the permission of DUGS.

Core/
Code Module Title Elective/ Group Term Credits
Compulsory

Functional Analysis Elective A 1 7.5

Markov Processes Elective A 1 7.5

Geometric Complex Analysis Elective A 2 7.5

Probability Theory Elective A 2 7.5

Algebraic Topology Elective A 1 7.5

Algebra 3 Elective A 1 7.5

Group Theory Elective A 1 7.5

Group Representation Theory Elective A 2 7.5

Galois Theory Elective A 2 7.5

Algebraic Combinatorics Elective A 1 7.5

Mathematical Logic Elective A 1 7.5

Number Theory Elective A 1 7.5

Algebraic Number Theory Elective A 2 7.5

Fluid Dynamics 1 Elective A 1 7.5

Fluid Dynamics 2 Elective A 2 7.5

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Introduction to Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Elective A 2 7.5

Asymptotic Methods Elective A 1 7.5

Dynamics of Games and Learning Elective A 1 7.5

Dynamical Systems Elective A 1 7.5

Bifurcation Theory Elective A 2 7.5

Mathematical Biology Elective A 1 7.5

Methods for Data Science Elective A 1 7.5

Quantum Mechanics 1 Elective A 1 7.5

Quantum Mechanics 2 Elective A 2 7.5

Tensor Calculus and General Relativity Elective A 2 7.5

Applied Complex Analysis Elective A 1 7.5

Theory of Complex Systems Elective A 2 7.5

Special Relativity and Electromagnetism Elective A 1 7.5

Function Spaces and Applications Elective A 1 7.5

Advanced Topics in Partial Differential Equations Elective A 2 7.5

Finite Elements: Numerical Analysis and

Elective A 2 7.5
Implementation

Numerical Solutions of Ordinary Differential

Elective A 1 7.5
Equations

Computational Linear Algebra Elective A 1 7.5

Computational Partial Differential Equations Elective A 2 7.5

High Performance Computing Elective A 1 7.5

Scientific Computing Elective A 2 7.5

Mathematical Finance: An Introduction to Option

Elective A 1 7.5
Pricing

Applied Probability Elective A 1 7.5

Consumer Credit Risk Modelling Elective A 1 7.5

Statistical Theory Elective A 2 7.5

Stochastic Simulation Elective A 1 7.5

Statistical Modelling 2 Elective A 2 7.5

Survival Models Elective A 2 7.5

Time Series Analysis Elective A 1 7.5

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 Hydrodynamic Stability Elective A 2 7.5

Vortex Dynamics Elective A 2 7.5

Advanced Dynamical Systems Elective A 2 7.5

Random Dynamical Systems and Ergodic Theory Elective A 2 7.5

Stochastic Differential Equations Elective A 1 7.5

Analytic Methods in Partial Differential Equations Elective A 2 7.5

Differential Topology Elective A 2 7.5

Infinite Groups Elective A 1 7.5

Algebra 4 Elective A 2 7.5

Modular Representation Theory Elective A 2 7.5

Elliptic Curves Elective A 1 7.5

1, 2
Mathematics Research Project Core - 15
and 3

* ‘Group’ refers to module grouping (e.g. a group of electives from which one/two module(s) must be
chosen).

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Progression and Classification

Progression

In order to progress to the next level of study, you must have passed all modules (equivalent to 60 ECTS) in
the current level of study at first attempt, at resit or by a compensated pass.

In order for you to progress to the next year of the programme, the overall aggregate mark for the year,
including where a module(s) has been compensated, must normally be as follows:
year 1: 40.00 percent
year 2: 60.00 percent
year 3: 58.00 percent.

A student who fails to meet the above threshold in year 2 may remain on the G103 programme if they have a
year 2 aggregate mark of at least 55.00 percent. However, they will normally be required to achieve an
aggregate mark of at least 60.00 percent in year 3.

A student who is not permitted to remain on G103 for year 3 will be transferred to a BSc degree.

A student who is not permitted to remain on G103 for year 4 will be graduated with an appropriate exit award
(BSc/ Dip HE).

In year 1 the Board of Examiners may apply compensation in non-core modules up to a value of 5 ECTS.

In year 2 the Board of Examiners may apply compensation in elective modules up to a value of 5 ECTS.

In year 3 the Board of Examiners may apply compensation in elective modules up to a value of 7.5 ECTS

In year 4 the Board of Examiners may apply compensation in elective modules up to a value of 15 ECTS

Classification

The raw marks from each assessment will be weighted and combined to produce a raw module mark; the raw
module mark will then be converted to a 0-100 scale.

Due to the nature of Mathematics as an academic discipline it is often necessary for module marks to be
scaled in order to ensure comparability across modules and so that they map appropriately onto the
undergraduate degree classification system. In accordance with the Regulations, this process is applied
consistently to all students in the cohort and reported to External Examiners and the Board of Examiners.
Further details regarding the Department’s approach to scaling may be found in the programme handbook.

The agreed mark for each module will be used to calculate year marks and final classifications using a
weighted average. Pass fail/ modules in any year will be zero-weighted in computing the year average.

Aggregate marks from each year will be combined with the following percentage weightings to produce an overall
aggregate mark:

Year 1: 7.50 percent

Year 2: 20.00 percent
Year 3: 36.25 percent
Year 4: 36.25 percent.

In order to be considered for an award, you must have achieved the minimum number of credits at the required
levels prescribed for that award and met any programme specific requirements as set out in the Programme
Specification.

Your classification will be determined through:

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 i) Aggregate Module marks for all modules
ii) Year Weightings

In a case where a student has accumulated more than 60 ECTS in year 3, modules in option range A will be
weighted as if the student had taken 60 ECTS; modules in option ranges B and C will have reduced weighting.

The College sets the class of undergraduate degree that may be awarded as follows:

i) First 70.00% or above for the average weighted module results

ii) Upper Second 60.00% or above for the average weighted module results

iii) Lower Second 50.00% or above for the average weighted module results

iv) Third 40.00% or above for the average weighted module results

Please find the full Academic Regulations at https://www.imperial.ac.uk/about/governance/academic-

governance/regulations/. Please follow the prompts to find the set of regulations relevant to your programme of
study.

Programme Specific Regulations

Note the comments regarding scaling and treatment of ‘excess’ credit.

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Supporting Information

The Programme Handbook is available at: TBD

The Module Handbook is available at: TBD

The College’s entry requirements for postgraduate programmes can be found at:
www.imperial.ac.uk/study/pg/apply/requirements

The College’s Quality & Enhancement Framework is available at:

www.imperial.ac.uk/registry/proceduresandregulations/qualityassurance

The College’s Academic and Examination Regulations can be found at:

www.imperial.ac.uk/about/governance/academic-governance/regulations

Imperial College is an independent corporation whose legal status derives from a Royal Charter granted under
Letters Patent in 1907. In 2007 a Supplemental Charter and Statutes was granted by HM Queen Elizabeth II.
This Supplemental Charter, which came into force on the date of the College's Centenary, 8th July 2007,
established the College as a University with the name and style of "The Imperial College of Science,
Technology and Medicine".
www.imperial.ac.uk/admin-services/secretariat/college-governance/charters/

Imperial College London is regulated by the Office for Students (OfS)

www.officeforstudents.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/the-register/

This document provides a definitive record of the main features of the programme and the learning
outcomes that a typical student may reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if s/he takes
full advantage of the learning opportunities provided. This programme specification is primarily intended
as a reference point for prospective and current students, academic and support staff involved in
delivering the programme and enabling student development and achievement, for its assessment by
internal and external examiners, and in subsequent monitoring and review.

Modifications
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Reference
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