Description

Type

Bachelor's degree
Location

Telford

Duration

3 Years

BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Physics with Foundation Year aims to develop your theoretical understanding of
the subjects and apply your skills to real world situations. This course will teach you advanced problemsolving
skills which you will be able to employ in many ways across a wide choice of potential careers. This
course focuses on developing your mathematical skills to study and explore key topics within physics
including classical mechanics and electromagnetism – at both the classical and quantum level.

Mathematics and physics are inextricably linked. The comprehensive grounding in mathematics offered by
this programme underpins a unique exploration of physics which is the most multifaceted discipline of
Science. While a clear understanding of the subject will be a given, employer’s will also be looking for the
other qualities imparted through this programme, in particular numerical, analytical and problem solving
skills.

You will have the option to undertake a paid placement year, where you will gain invaluable experience in the
workplace before returning to complete your final year. Many of the mathematics related placements are very
prestigious, and recent placements have included: world renowned engineering companies, Sheffield
University research centres and Air Traffic Control amongst many others.

To prepare you for the range of applications of the material you will study, the Foundation Year also includes
modules on Communication Skills, Problem Solving and Electrical Technology. When combined with the
mathematics and physics modules you study you will be perfectly positioned for the broad range of
mathematics and physics modules you will study in subsequent years.

This course is appropriate for those who want to advance their knowledge of mathematics and physics,
perhaps with a view to undertaking postgraduate study. A highly analytical degree is the starting point for

Facilities

Telford (Shropshire)

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Level 3 Southwater One, Southwater Sqare, Southwater Way, TF3 4JG

Start date

On request

About this course

Course objectives

This broad-based scientific degree introduces you to mathematical and physical science concepts and
thinking, and helps you to develop a mathematical and scientific approach. You should achieve:

Lifelong interest in science through modules that are accessible to people of all educational backgrounds understanding of the roles of different scientific subjects
enthusiasm for the study of science through understanding how scientific knowledge develops, and an appreciation of the limits of scientific knowledge
ability to apply the main tools of applied mathematics (particularly Newtonian mechanics, differential equations, vector calculus, numerical methods and linear algebra), with the opportunity also to meet some of: advanced calculus, fluid mechanics, advanced numerical analysis
ability to model real-world situations and to use mathematics to help develop solutions to practical problems
experience of study of mathematics in some breadth and depth
understanding of some of the more advanced ideas within mathematics
development of your capability for working with abstract concepts
ability to communicate mathematical ideas and conclusions effectively
ability to work with others on mathematical modelling problems and their validation
skills necessary to use mathematics in employment, or to progress to further study of mathematics
ability to use a modern mathematical computer software package in pursuance of the above aims development as an independent learner.

Requirements

2019 Entry
Applicants will normally be expected to hold GCSE English and Maths at Grade C+/4 or equivalent
Plus

A Level minimum of EE
BTEC QCF Extended Diploma grade PPP, BTEC QCF Diploma grade PP
If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying.
International entry requirements and application guidance can be found here

Other Requirements.
Students must have studied a minimum of two years post GCSE level

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Subjects

GCSE Physics
GCSE Mathematics
Engineering
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Mathematics
Problem Solving

Course programme

Throughout your course you will build up your professional and employability skills and learn to apply the
knowledge you have acquired in an enterprising way. You will constantly nurture your own intellectual
curiosity. The tools, methodologies and techniques that you will learn have been carefully selected to prepare
you with the skills that employers demand and the opportunities for work based learning and placements will
allow you to gain the vital experience that they often expect.

You will learn how to undertake mathematical and statistical analysis using industry standard software such
as Maple, Matlab, R and Python. In addition to this, the University of Wolverhampton Enterprise and
Employability Awards are embedded as compulsory components of your studies. These awards are delivered
in collaboration with the University Careers Enterprise Unit. The content of these awards will be reflected
upon again in your final year in preparation for your next steps after the completion of your undergraduate
studies, whether that be graduate employment or further study.

Various support programmes exist at multiple levels throughout the Institution, including the academic skills
tutorials provided centrally by the Directorate of Academic Services, and the skills required for graduate
employment are embedded within the curriculum and delivered by those mathematics staff who have relevant
professional and industrial expertise.

Mathematics and physics graduates may aspire to a wide variety of careers, such as accountancy, actuarial
work, operational research, engineering, computing, cryptography and statistics. The shortage of
mathematics and physics graduates within the UK economy is widely reported, hence these graduates are
highly employable and your graduate employment prospects upon successful completion of this course are
very high.

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