Mathematics (with Foundation Year) - BSc(Hons)

The main aim of the foundation element of the programme is to provide you with the knowledge and skills you will need to be successful in your future studies.

Foundation year (Year zero)

You will study the following compulsory modules:

• Foundation Mathematical Structures
• Foundation Group Project
• Foundation Mechanics
• Foundation Maths, Algebra, Calculus
• Foundation Statistics
• Further Mathematics.

You will study the Foundation year alongside students from our other Engineering and Maths courses, and therefore may be able to transfer to a course in one of these areas at the end of it.

The normal expectation is that you must pass all Year zero modules before progressing to Year one.

Year one

You will study the following compulsory modules:

• Calculus and Numerical Methods
• Sets, Functions and Linear Algebra
• Statistical Reasoning
• Modelling and Optimisation.

Year two

You will study the following compulsory modules:

• Mathematical Methods
• Algebra, Combinatorics and Graphs
• Statistical Modelling.

In addition, you will study two of the following optional modules:

• Complex Variables
• Coding Theory and Applications
• Mathematical Statistics
• Operational Research
• Mathematics Education Practice.

Final Year

You will select optional modules from the list below, according to credit requirements:

• Applied Algebra and Geometry
• Applied Statistical Modelling
• Decision Modelling
• Dynamical Systems
• Financial Mathematics
• Fluid Dynamics
• Mathematics, Statistics and Operational Research Project A
• Mathematics, Statistics and Operational Research Project B
• Mathematics Education Project
• Numerical Analysis
• Statistical Research Methods.

The University continually enhances our offer by responding to feedback from our students and other stakeholders, ensuring the curriculum is kept up to date and our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for the real world. This may result in changes to the course. If changes to your course are approved, we will inform you.

Teaching is via lectures, workshops, tutorials, practicals, case studies and individual projects. Throughout the programme, you will develop your skills and knowledge through a combination of theoretical discussions, classroom-based exercises, laboratory-based practical work and directed self-study. You will study some modules with students from other foundation year streams.

Our Mathematics and Statistics lecturers receive high praise for their approachability, friendliness and enthusiasm for the subject and have scored highly in the National Student Survey. Our espressoMaths drop-by station offers daily support and advice to all students on an informal, one-to-one basis.

Our relaxed weekly MathsArcade sessions provide a forum in which students and staff can meet to discuss issues arising from particular modules, from the programme as a whole and Mathematics in general.

For more details, see our full glossary of learning and teaching terms.

Assessment mainly takes place through examinations and coursework. In addition, case studies and project work are assessed through written work and oral presentations. Some modules use online e-tests as a part of their assessment portfolio.

For more details, see our full glossary of assessment terms.