1-subject Bachelor's degree programme in Mathematics (start of studies until winter semester 2023/24)

On this page you will find everything you need to know about the Bachelor's degree programme in Mathematics.

Aims of the degree programme

The Bachelor's degree programme in Mathematics provides you with the basic mathematical knowledge that will enable you to take an analytical and structured approach to both mathematical and non-mathematical problems. You will develop mathematical skills and abilities that you will need for modelling and mathematically solving tasks in many areas of professional life. Procedures, models and methods from both ‘pure mathematics’ and ‘applied mathematics’ are taken into account. During the course of your studies, you will also practise the skills you have learnt on problems from the natural sciences or economics - you will choose a minor subject of your choice at the beginning of your studies.

possess the skills and knowledge required to work as a mathematician;
have a comprehensive basic knowledge of mathematics and a chosen minor subject;
have an overview of the most important areas of mathematics;
have advanced knowledge in the field of mathematics and in the chosen application subject, which allows them to adequately model, quantitatively process and solve problems of the application subject with mathematics up to a certain level of complexity;
are familiar with computer-orientated methods of applied mathematics and are able to solve problems arising in professional practice with the aid of computers;
are able to think analytically, recognise complex interrelationships, assess and critically question existing solutions to problems and develop their own proposals for solutions;
are able to present and communicate their results appropriately;
are able to reflect on and adequately evaluate themselves, work successfully in a team and communicate efficiently with different target groups;
categorise their subject in social, historical and career-orientated contexts and deal with methods and theories of knowledge cultures outside the subject.

Contents of the degree programme

The programme consists of the following three elements:

Mathematics
Minor Subject
Professionalisation Area

and is usually completed with 180 credit points.

The subject examinations take place during the course of study, mainly in written form, but also in oral form, in order to ensure rapid study and regular performance assessment.

In Mathematics, all students must first complete a compulsory programme of courses. This is followed by an advanced and elective area in which students select courses according to their interests. The degree programme concludes with the completion of a mathematical Bachelor's thesis.

As a Minor Subject, students can choose subjects such as computer science, physics, economics or engineering subjects such as mechanical or electrical engineering, depending on their interests. The exact allocation of credit points to the minor subject modules depends on the minor subject chosen. We will be happy to advise you on the minor subject at the start of your degree programme.

Interdisciplinary and action-oriented content characterises the Professionalisation Area. In addition to computer internships and mathematical seminars, in which students learn the basics of writing mathematical and technical texts, bibliography and excerpting as well as the fundamentals of scientific argumentation, students can also attend interdisciplinary and professional qualification courses depending on their study goals and previous knowledge.

Start of degree programme - current examination regulations (from WS 2018/19)

The Bachelor's degree programme in Mathematics is divided into modules totalling 180 credit points (CP). The mathematics portion of 105 to 140 credit points is divided as follows into a basic, advanced and elective area and the area in which the final thesis is written.

Explanation of the type of course: L+E = lecture + exercise
Modules in the basic area	Form	Semester hours per week	CP
Basic Module Analysis 1 and 2	L+E	8+4	20
Basic Module Analysis 3	L+E	4+2	10
Basic Module Linear Algebra	L+E	6+3	15

In the basic modules “Analysis 1 and 2” (20 CP) and “Linear Algebra” (15 CP), basic knowledge is taught that contains the necessary technical and methodological skills for all subsequent mathematics courses. The basic module Analysis 3 (10 CP) builds on the basic module Analysis 1 and 2. A total of 45 credit points are allocated to the basic module.

Students on the single-subject Bachelor's degree programme in Mathematics complete 20 credit points in the advanced area of ‘Applied Mathematics’ if they complete the ‘Computer internship’ in the professionalisation area. If the ‘Computer internship’ is not completed in the professionalisation area, students will complete a total of 25 credit points in the advanced area of ‘Applied Mathematics’. Students complete 10 credit points in the ‘Pure Mathematics’ advanced area.

Explanation of the type of course: L+E = lecture + exercise
Modules in the Advanced Area	Form	Semester hours per week	CP
Advanced Area “Applied Mathematics”, if the ‘Computer Internship’ (5LP) is completed in the professionalisation area: 2 modules from Numerics, Optimisation, Stochastics	L+E	je 4+2	je 10
Advanced Area “Applied Mathematics”, if the ‘Computer Practical’ (5LP) in the professionalisation area is NOT completed: 2 modules from Numerics, Optimisation, Stochastics PLUS Mathematical Modelling	L+E	je 4+2 plus 2+1	je 10 plus 5
Advanced Area “Pure Mathematics”: Algebra OR Function Theory	L+E	4+2	10

Note: Modules that are offered in the “Applied Mathematics” and “Pure Mathematics” areas but have not been chosen by students can be completed in the Elective Area.

In the Elective Area, 15 - 45 credit points are completed.

Explanation of the type of course: L+E = lecture + exercise
Modules in the Elective Area	Form	Semester hours per week	CP
Elective Modules of 5 CP each (e.g. Discrete Mathematics, Geometry, Statistical Methods, Calculus of Variations, Time Series Analysis)	L+E	2+1	5
Elective Modules of 10 CP each (e.g. Applied Analysis, Differential Geometry, Global Analysis, Graph Theory, Linear and Combinatorial Optimisation, Numerics of Ordinary Differential Equations, Probability Theory and Discrete Financial Mathematics, Number Theory)	L+E	4+2	10
Elective Modules from the Mathematics elective area of the Master's degree programme in Mathematics (see current examination regulations)	L+E	diverse	diverse

In the Final Module for 15 credit points, 12 credit points are allocated to the Bachelor's thesis and 3 credit points to the specialisation seminar. Please contact the professor with whom you are writing your Bachelor's thesis in good time about the examination modalities. The study programme coordination staff will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the final module.

In the current examination regulations, 20 to 45 credit points must be earned in the Minor Subject. The exact allocation of credit points to modules depends on the minor subject chosen.

The distribution of modules in the respective Minor Subjects can be found in the document ‘Information on Annex 3 - Modules in the minor subject’ to the examination regulations applicable to you on the following page BPO5 - Study programme start from WS 2018/2019.

Please ask the staff of the study programme coordination department for advice regarding the Minor Subject at the beginning of your studies.

Important note: If you would like to keep open the option of studying for a Master's degree with the aim of becoming a teacher at grammar schools, you should consider the subject combinations permitted for teaching at grammar schools in Lower Saxony when choosing your minor subject. Information on the subject combinations is available from the Central Student Advisory Service at the TU.

Explanation of the type of course: L+E = lecture+exercise, S = seminar
Modules in the Professionalisation Area	Form	Semester hours per week	CP
Computer-orientated mathematics	L+E	4+2	8
Computer practical course (numerics or optimisation; alternatively ‘Mathematical modelling’ in the advanced area)	L+E	2+4	5
Mathematical seminars	S	2 Seminare à 2	8 (je 4)
Key Qualifications	diverse	diverse	4-9

Sample Study Plans

Sample Study Plan incl. the minor subjects approved according to the examination regulations (PDF)

Study Abroad

On the Bachelor's degree programme, we recommend a stay abroad from the fourth semester onwards. Recognition of credits, particularly in the elective area, is relatively simple; further information on the recognition procedure can be obtained from your study programme coordination office.

Information on possible partner universities can be found on the website of the International Office. Plan your semester abroad well in advance, as the application deadlines are approx. 5 (Erasmus, Europe) or 9 (rest of the world) months before the start of the semester abroad. Relevant information on formalities and funding opportunities can also be found on the website of the International Office. Please also look out for the monthly information events on Europe and overseas.

Timetables and Courses

Planning tools

Timetables
Key Qualifications
Course planning (in progress)

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Study Programme Coordination

Mija Schaare

Rebenring 58a, 38106 Braunschweig, 1st floor, room 124

+49-531-391-2849

Fax:+49-531-391-8220

mathe-studium(at)tu-braunschweig.de

Contact information

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Examination Office

Janine Werner

Rebenring 58a, 38106 Braunschweig, 1st floor, room 117

+49-531-391-2851

Fax: +49-531-391-8220

pa-mathe(at)tu-braunschweig.de