Mathematics (Including Foundation Year)
UCAS Code: G108
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
About this course
Want to study Mathematics at university but don’t have the grades? The Foundation route is designed for applicants who do not meet the admissions criteria for our BSc (Hons) Mathematics. This additional year focuses on key material from A-Level Mathematics, its applications and a number of more advanced topics.
The Foundation Maths course will involve a large number of contact hours with Mathematics staff to ensure you are properly supported. Successfully passing the Foundation year guarantees you entry onto the first year of our BSc Mathematics course where you will build upon and apply the knowledge gained during the Foundation year. Our BSc and MMath Maths degrees are accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications.
Modules
Foundation Year: Mathematics Degree
Fundamentals of University Mathematics
Applications and Investigations
Computer Literacy
Working Effectively with Computers
The following years are in common with the BSc Mathematics degree.
Year One: Mathematics Degree
Algebra
Calculus
Probability and Statistics
Algorithms and Software Tools
Mathematical Modelling and Mechanics
Mathematical Proof and Analysis
Year Two: Mathematics Degree
Abstract and Linear Algebra
Further Calculus
Management Science
Further Statistics
Combinatorics and Networks
Financial Modelling
Pattern Recognition and Decision Making
Year Three: Mathematics Degree
Codes and Information
Cryptography and Information Security
Operational Research
Partial Differential Equations
Nonlinear Systems and Mathematical Biology
Introduction to SAS and Statistical Forecasting
Financial Mathematics
Final Year Project
Extended Tutoring in Schools and Colleges
You will also be introduced to specialist mathematical software that will be used throughout your Maths degree.
Assessment methods
You will be assessed through a combination of coursework, phased class tests and formal exams. The assessment strategy is designed to provide you with regular feedback on your work so that you can identify your strengths and weaknesses and therefore allow you to develop into an all-rounded mathematician.
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