BSc (Hons) Mathematics (Including Foundation Year)
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 degree. 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. Follow us on Twitter.
Our Mathematics courses are ranked as top in Wales by The Guardian university league tables.
What you will study
On this Foundation year, you will study advanced topics in mathematics and its applications to best prepare you for success on a Mathematics degree. In particular, you will learn about methods in calculus, vectors and matrices, complex numbers, mathematical proof, mechanics, probability and statistics and mathematical computing.
Foundation Year: Mathematics Degree
- Fundamentals of University Mathematics
- Applications and Investigations
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
- Introduction to Teaching Mathematics in Schools and Colleges
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
You will also be introduced to specialist mathematical software that will be used throughout your Maths degree
Careers
Our Mathematics degree focuses on giving you the best chance of securing your dream job. Graduates have an excellent track record of gaining employment – 100% of our BSc (Hons) Mathematics graduates are in employment or further study within six months of graduation (Graduate Survey 2015).
Mathematicians and statisticians are in high demand. Most areas of modern life rely on mathematics, so the need for mathematicians, statisticians and mathematics teachers continues to grow. Many employers value the skills you’ll gain on a Mathematics degree, such as refined problem solving and logical thinking. Our graduates find employment in many branches of industry, commerce and public sector organisations. They are especially successful in areas that use mathematical modelling, coding and cryptography, software development, statistics, operational research, and teaching. Many also progress to further study or research at postgraduate level.
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