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Mathematics with a foundation year (4 years) at University of Kent - UCAS

University of Kent

Degree level: Undergraduate

Mathematics with a foundation year (4 years)

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2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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University of Kent has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Open days

18Jan
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Undergraduate

Course summary

Pursue your passion for mathematical methods. This degree will help you gain an advanced understanding of how mathematics plays a significant role in the modern world. You’re taught key areas in the sciences like data analysis and computer science, opening up rewarding career opportunities in any sector. Reasons to study Mathematics at Kent

  • Take a placement year to help boost your career skills and get paid doing it
  • Learn to code in languages like R and Python, which are widely used in industry
  • You’ll learn skills that are highly-valued by the best employers in business, finance, computing and engineering
  • Graduates have gone on to a wide range of careers from medical statistics and software development to actuarial work and chartered accountancy
  • You’ll benefit from free membership of the Kent Maths Society and Invicta Actuarial Society
Course details Foundation year: You’ll gain an understanding of a-level mathematics and further mathematics. You’re also taught university-level modules to prepare you for the full Mathematics degree. First and second years: You’ll gain the skills that will lay the foundation for the rest of your studies including pure and applied mathematics and statistics. Third year: You’ll be able to choose from a range of modules to match your future ambitions. Subjects can include computational statistics, mathematics in the financial world, and games and strategy. Head over to our website for more details.

Modules

Foundation Year Compulsory modules currently include: Foundation Mathematics 1 Foundation Mathematics 2 Mathematical Skills Foundation Statistics Co-ordinate Geometry and Trigonometry Academic Skills for Maths and Science Foundation Foundation Algebra and Functions Year 1 Compulsory modules currently include: Calculus Mathematical structures and proofs Analysis and Mathematical modelling Linear Algebra Essential Principles of Probability and Statistics Applications and Practice with R and Python Year 2 Compulsory modules currently include: Mathematical Statistics Multivariable and Vector Calculus Cryptography and Number Theory Numerical Methods and Differential Equations Optimisation for Data Analysis Preparing for Professional Practice Year 3 Compulsory modules currently include: Experience and Research in Mathematics Groups, Fields, and Applications Complex Analysis Partial Differential Equations with Applications Optional modules may include: Financial Economics and Derivatives Machine Learning and Deep Learning

How to apply

31Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
G108
Institution code:
K24
Campus name:
Canterbury campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/166/mathematics-with-a-foundation-year

English language requirements

Applicants should have grade C or 4 in English Language GCSE or a suitable equivalent level qualification.

Please visit our website for further information:

https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements.html

Student Outcomes

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65%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
EU £18600 Year 1
International £18600 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Please see the programme page at www.kent.ac.uk for further information on fees and funding options. Please be aware that if the Government permits, the UK fee quoted may increase in line with inflation. Full-time fees for 2024/25 for international students are £22,700 for laboratory programmes and £18,600 for non-laboratory programmes
Mathematics with a foundation year (4 years) at University of Kent - UCAS