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Mathematics with Foundation Year BSc

Course Information

• The Mathematics with Foundation Year BSc is a 4-5 year program.
• The typical offer is BCC, and the UCAS code is G992.
• The institute code is L34, and the program is taught by the Mathematical Sciences department.

Course Description

• The program is designed for students who love mathematics but do not quite have the entry requirements to get in.
• The foundation year is the first year of the program, and students will work towards passing it to automatically progress to the first year of the BSc Mathematics course.

Entry Requirements

• A-levels: BCC or points equivalent from the best three A-levels, with Maths or Physics at A-level.
• GCSE: Grade C/4 in English.
• BTEC Diploma: DDM in a science-related subject, which must include appropriate maths and science content.
• International Baccalaureate: Pass diploma with 26 points minimum, and must include appropriate maths and science content.
• Access to HE: Pass diploma with 24 Distinctions in a science-related subject, which must include appropriate maths and science content.

Fees and Funding

• UK students: Ł9,535 in the first year, with tuition fees increasing in subsequent years in line with inflation.
• International students: Ł20,750 for the foundation year, with tuition fees for subsequent years charged at the standard undergraduate rate.
• Additional costs: Students will need to buy a Casio FX83GT calculator, approximately Ł6.

Careers and Employability

• The program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required for a wide range of careers.
• Graduate destinations include the financial sector, management, the Civil Service, industry, and teaching.
• The university's Careers and Employability Service provides guidance and support to help students achieve their career goals.

Course Structure

• Foundation Year: Students will take modules in mathematics, mechanics, programming, and data analysis.
• Year 1: Students will take core modules in calculus, linear algebra, and probability, as well as option modules.
• Year 2: Students will take core modules in vector calculus, advanced linear algebra, and differential equations, as well as option modules.
• Year in Industry or Abroad (Optional): Students can take a year out to study abroad or work in an industrial placement.
• Final Year: Students will take option modules and either an industrial mathematics project or a mathematics research project.

Why Leicester?

• The university is ranked 3rd in the UK for mathematics and joint 2nd for employability.
• The mathematical sciences department has a thriving student-led Maths Society and Leicester Actuarial Science Society.
• The university has a strong reputation for research, with academic staff publishing regularly in major national and international journals.