Mathematics (Foundation Entry)
Studying alongside peers from related courses, you’ll spend your Mathematics Foundation Entry Year getting a broad introduction to modern mathematics.
You’ll develop basic mathematical skills, including core aspects of algebra, analysis and calculus, along with optional specialist modules like cryptology and mathematical biology.
You’ll be taught by research-active staff who are also members of the School’s Jeremiah Horrocks Institute.
At the end of your foundation year, and depending on your choice of optional modules, you can progress onto degree courses in mathematics, physics, astrophysics, engineering, or computing.
Why study with us
- You’ll develop transferable study and job skills like teamwork and communication, problem-solving and self-management.
- The Institute of Mathematics and Its Applications (IMA) give public seminars here so you can broaden your knowledge and learn about additional applications of mathematics.
- Our Maths Society provides opportunities to solve mathematical problems, attend maths-related events and share your passion for maths.
What you'll do
- You’ll study Foundation Maths modules and follow this up with either three physics or three computing modules.
- Early on in the course you’ll attend a residential team building event, so you’ll get to know staff and students, and develop friendships that will last throughout your studies.
- There are opportunities to go on international field trips which have an educational purpose. Previous students have been as far afield as Benin in West Africa, where they visited local schools and attended conferences.
Module Overview
Course Delivery
This course is taught face-to-face at one of our UK campuses.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
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Accreditations
- This course is accredited by the IMA, the UK's learned and professional society for mathematics and its applications. The IMA award the Chartered Mathematician designation, which can be gained following further training and professional experience.
Future careers
Your Foundation Entry Mathematics degree is a stepping stone to careers in many industries, from finance, banking and insurance to business consultancy and operational research.
You could also work in defence and military industries, space science and astronomy and natural and life sciences, medicine and health. Or enter the IT industries, computing and engineering, education and art, design and music sectors.
Mathematics degree graduates also progress on to MSc degrees and PhDs at universities across the UK – and we offer PhD studentships.
Fees and Funding
Scholarships and Bursaries
We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.
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This course is based in the School of Natural Sciences located in the Faculty of Science and Technology
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