Information for Part B Students

This page contains information for third-year students and is primarily for Mathematics, and Mathematics and Philosophy students. You are also encouraged to consult the undergraduate handbook and examination conventions for your course. The information may be of interest to other joint school students but please also consult the website of the Department of Statistics or the Department of Computer Science as appropriate. 

Schedule of Units

2024-25

Part B Synopses

Part B Statistics Options 2024-25

Projects Talk TT24

See Statistics website for more detail on Statistics Courses.

Key Dates 

Lectures

All lectures will be recorded and available in the week they would normally take place. The recordings can be accessed through Moodle.

The lecture list will be published termly and a timetable specific to your year of study will be made available online. The lecture course synopses, reading lists, and course materials are available here.  This course management system also contains the schedule of units for Part B.  These schedules explain which combinations of lecture courses you are permitted to offer for examination at  Part B.

Intercollegiate Classes 

You will attend six hours of intercollegiate classes for each Part B course you take.  You will need to sign up for intercollegiate classes at the start of Michaelmas and Hilary terms, via TMS. Guidance for different departments is outlined below. For each class, you will complete a problem sheet which will be handed in via Moodle. 

Mathematical Institute Student Guide to Intercollegiate Classes

Department of Statistics Intercollegiate Classes Student Guide

Department of Computer Science Class Information

In Trinity term revision sessions are held. See the consultation session timetable for further information.

Options Fair 

Statistics options

• Statistics Part B 2023-24 Options
• Stats options videos

Projects - Options Fair resources

Please get in touch with Prof. Dmitry Belyaev with your questions about project options. 

Projects 

Information about Part B projects and essays can be found on the Projects page.  Information about the Part B BSP projects can be found on the BSP course page. 

Language Classes

Part B Maths/Maths & Philosophy students may apply to take optional fast-track language classes run by the Language Centre. Follow the link for further information on the fast-track programme and funding. 

Registering for Part C

Part B students will be asked to indicate in Hilary term whether they intend to remain on the MMath course or wish to transfer to the BA course.  You are advised to discuss the right course of action for you with your College Tutor.  You will need to achieve a classification of an upper second class or higher in Part B to progress to Part C. 

All students are registered on the MMath versions of each course. If you subsequently decide to change to the BA option you must inform your college office who will, in turn, inform central administration and the departments. Please be aware that any change to your course may impact the level of your maintenance funding and the time taken to receive your student loan (you are advised to contact Student Finance for further enquiries). Please note also that if you intend to change option you are strongly advised to do so before you take the Part B examinations.

Mathematics

Students staying on to take Part C will take a minimum of eight units and a maximum of ten units. One unit is the equivalent of a 16-hour lecture course. The equivalent of four units must be taken from the schedule of "Mathematics Department units" and may include a dissertation on a mathematical topic. Up to four units may be taken from the schedule of "Other Units" with not more than two from each category (Statistics options, Computer Science options, Other options). The draft list of courses will be published in Trinity Term 2024 and you will be asked to register for the options you intend to take by the end of week 10.  You may alter the options you have registered for after this but it is helpful if your registration is as accurate as possible. The Options Fair will take place on Friday Week 5 of Trinity Term. 

Mathematics and Philosophy

Part C students need to offer for examination one of the following combinations of options.

• Eight mathematics units.
• Six mathematics units and one philosophy unit.
• Three mathematics units and two philosophy units.
• Three philosophy units.

The draft schedule of Mathematics units being offered in the next academic year will be published in Trinity term and you will need to register for the Mathematics options you intend to take by Friday of week 10. You may alter the options you have registered for after this but it is helpful if your registration is as accurate as possible.  The Options Fair will take place on Friday Week 5 of Trinity Term. 

The list of Philosophy subjects will be published in the Examination Regulations.

MMathPhys 

Part B Mathematics students may apply to transfer to the MMathPhys. For further information please see the MMathPhys website.