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Mathematics with Foundation Year at University of Salford - UCAS

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Course summary

Mathematics is at the heart of many of civilisation's greatest achievements. Learn how to make an important contribution to the next generation of ideas with a BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Foundation Year degree at Salford. Our Mathematics degree is designed to take you to an advanced level and highlight how mathematics continues to make an important contribution to the world around us, be it in science, technology or engineering. Blending applied methods with cutting-edge themes, like nanotechnology, economic stability and artificial intelligence, you’ll build in-demand skills ready to secure a career in industry and business. Take your mathematical knowledge and skills further The foundation year pathway provides essential subject knowledge and academic development. Along with a broad introduction to the key mathematics topics, this learning pathway helps you to build effective communication and study skills. On successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress on to year one of our BSc (Hons) Mathematics degree. Across three further years of study - or four, if you choose to include and industry placement, you’ll be encouraged to identify, evaluate and solve problems that have important real-world applications. You’ll strengthen your knowledge of key principles such as linear algebra, calculus and probability, and build skills in mathematical modelling, statistics and research, all while learning how to apply your expertise to industry. Supportive learning environment Learning takes places in our Peel Park campus, minutes from bustling central Manchester. Our mathematics tutorials are delivered in small groups, where you will examine real-world case studies as you build your skillset and confidence. You will learn in a supportive environment and have access to a dedicated maths drop-in service which runs throughout each semester and is staffed by our experienced tutors. Get closer to industry Once you join the full BSc (Hons) degree, you will also have the option to include an industry placement year in between your second and third years to develop additional professional and transferable skills, adding ‘with Professional Experience’ to your final degree award. IMA accreditation This course (the full BSc) will meet the educational requirements of the Chartered Mathematician designation, awarded by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, when it is followed by subsequent training and experience in employment to obtain equivalent competences to those specified by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for taught masters degrees. Features • Gain the mathematics skills ready to progress on to our BSc (Hons) Mathematics degree • Option to include a industry placement year in between years two and three • Part-time study option available • Develop your mathematical skills while learning how to apply them to real-world situations This course is not open to international students.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
G105
Institution code:
S03
Campus name:
Peel Park Campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

International applicants

This course is not suitable for international students. If you are an international student and interested in a foundation year study pathway, the University of Salford website has details of the International Foundation Year.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


Student Outcomes

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Mathematics with Foundation Year at University of Salford - UCAS