City (City St George's, University of London) has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
This course is for students who are passionate about the scope of modern mathematics and excited by its applications in today’s world. The Foundation route enables those students to spend a year at University consolidating their school-level Mathematics knowledge whilst acclimatising to University-style assessments and exams. Whatever your future ambitions, a Mathematics degree will open up diverse career possibilities, such as the civil service, government agencies, research establishments, public utilities, financial companies and large corporations in every sector.
- Understand the universal nature of mathematics as a discipline that knows no borders or language barriers
- Master a wide range of mathematical topics and techniques, such as calculus, probability, linear algebra and mathematical physics
- Learn to apply abstract and logical mathematical methods to real-world problems
- Boost your employability with an optional paid one-year work placement – past students have secured placements at organisations such as Axa, Barclays, Bloomberg, Disney, Microsoft, Toyota and Warner Music
- Take special career development modules to understand mathematics’ essential role across all industries and the opportunities available to you
- Explore your interests through a research project chosen from a wide variety of mathematical topics – past projects have included everything from life-saving mathematics in medical imaging, to wallpaper patterns.
Modules
You can find extensive information about the modules you can expect to study on this course on our website: https://www.city.ac.uk/prospective-students/courses/foundation/introduction-to-mathematics
Assessment method
You will be assessed using a variety of methods including examinations, coursework and practical skills. The approximate percentage of the course assessment, based on 2018/19 entry is as follows: 50% written, 50% coursework.
How to apply
29Jan
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:
- G12F
- Institution code:
- C60
- Campus name:
- City, St George's, University of London
- Campus code:
- L
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
A level - CCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 27 points
English language requirements
The minimum GCSE English Language is 4
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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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 |
| EU | £22250 | Year 1 |
| International | £22250 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
City (City St George's, University of London)
Northampton Square
City of London
EC1V 0HB