Mathematics - Student Profile

Chris, 2nd year

The mathematics course is absolutely fantastic; and is essentially problem-solving on a daily basis, which I love. You attend lectures to learn the material and then complete problem sheets on the topics. Certainly for me, the most rewarding aspect of mathematics is solving problems; especially when they have been initially unyielding, or seemingly unapproachable; and this is right at the core of the course.

I chose to read mathematics at university because I have a real passion for the subject, and wanted to gain a deeper understanding of some of the beauty it holds. I’ve found the course has really pushed the boundaries of what I thought I could achieve, which is extremely rewarding.

Ed, who graduated in 2010, is now a Financial Consultant at Oliver Wyman. He says:  

‘Oxford has given me the opportunities to get where I am today through two main areas in my personal development: academia, as the drive and discipline required to complete a degree at Oxford have to come from yourself; and the inter-personal skills developed through sport, student politics and relaxing in the bar with very bright and interesting people.’