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Amazing how thorough the Math curriculum is in the UK! I got a minor at my undergrad just by doing stats, linear algebra and calc through multivariate. I think I was just 2-3 courses shy of a BA in the subject.

I'm curious how many people have met self-trained mathematicians in real life. I know there are storied examples, but is it feasible? (Compared to say - self-trained programmers or writers)

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> I got a minor at my undergrad just by doing stats, linear algebra and calc through multivariate.

I wouldn't call this a good thing; this just seems like a sane basis for any maths work (including Comp Sci).

That's my point. It was pretty much what was required for the CS degree. The UK standard is much higher.

I don't think it's just the UK. At Berkeley, for example, the Math minor requires 4 lower division courses and 5 upper div.

https://math.berkeley.edu/programs/undergraduate/minoring-ma...

Yes - 9 versus 5. Is Berkeley quarterly or semester? Either way, it looks like a much more rigorous program. (I've generally been very impressed with Berkeley Math and CS grads)

Where did you go to school? Those were just the prerequisites for my engineering degree.

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