Program Overview

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Mathematics for University (Online)

Overview

Prepare for your degree in mathematics, engineering or computer science with our free online Mathematics for University (maths4uni) short course. Maths4uni can help you develop your knowledge, understanding and problem-solving skills in maths so that you can start your studies in September confidently and better prepared.

Course Details

What You Study

• Algebraic manipulation
• Basic techniques of differentiation and integration
• Circular measure and trigonometry applied to non-right angled triangles
• Elementary calculus using tables of standard derivatives and integrals
• Functions, including logarithm and exponential functions
• Simple applications of derivatives and integrals
• Solution of equations with one or more unknown involving algebraic, trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions

How You Learn

You are given a learning pack where core subjects are presented in sequenced lessons that include self-assessment questions and answers to develop your learning. Tutors are available by email for individual support. Additional support, course and tutorial materials, and links to supporting materials are available through the virtual learning environment.

How You Are Assessed

There is one assessment comprising of three elements, equally weighted. Each assessment has a set of short answer questions which are related to the sequence and content of the lessons. Feedback from the self-assessment questions gives you an opportunity to prepare for this, and there is the opportunity to gain tutor feedback by email.

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements

Before you can enrol on your math4uni course, you will need to hold a UCAS offer from Teesside University for a place on one of our eligible full time (year 0 or year 1 entry) undergraduate courses. The eligible degree courses are:

• BEng (Hons) / MEng (Hons)
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Automation and Digital Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Instrumentation and Control Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
• BSc (Hons)
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Business Technology
  • Computer Science
  • Computing with Education
  • Cyber Security
  • Cyber Security Management
  • Information Technology
  • Software Engineering
• Mathematics
• Mathematics with Economics
• Mathematics with Education
• Mathematics with Data Analytics
• Games Programming
• Games Development
• Music Technology
• Construction Management

HNCs/HNDs, postgraduate and part-time courses are not included in this offer.

Enrolment Process

There are three simple steps you need to follow to enrol on your free maths4uni course:

1. Submit your UCAS application for an eligible degree course at Teesside University.
2. Receive an offer (Conditional or Unconditional) for an eligible degree course.
3. Email to request your enrolment pack, quoting:

• your student number (you will find this on the email with your offer from Teesside University)
• your full name
• your date of birth
• the degree course you have received an offer for.

Unless you have already chosen Teesside University as your firm choice, free places on maths4uni are limited so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

You must aim to complete all maths4uni assessments by 3 September if your degree starts in September, or 18 December if your degree starts in January.

The maths4uni course should take you approximately 100 study hours to complete – the earlier you start, the more time you have.

Part-time Entry

Fee for Applicants

Free for Teesside University's UCAS applicants

• Length: 100 hours
• Online