BSc Mathematics with Foundation Year

at University of Exeter

The Foundation Year is part of an integrated 4 year undergraduate degree programme. The information below relates to the Foundation Year only. Please see our 'pathways' below for further information and details of the modules available on the degree programmes you can progress to from the Foundation Year. 

The course comprises of 90 credits of core maths, to elevate students’ knowledge to A-level grade A standard, plus some aspects of the further maths curriculum, but concentrating on developing core mathematical skills.

The other 30 credits would comprise a project including key skills for university study.

The modules we outline here provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.
 

• Principles of Pure Mathematics
• Applied Mathematics
• Exploring Mathematics
• Foundation Statistics
• Science: Skills and Culture

A-Level
 

• BCC    
• GCE AL Maths grade B. We will also accept AS Maths at A or Core Maths at A in lieu of A level Maths. Candidates may offer GCE AL Maths, Pure Maths or Further Maths.

IB
 

• 26/544
• Maths HL 4

BTEC
 

• DMM
• DDM - Applicants studying one of the following BTEC Extended Diplomas will be considered without a GCE AL Maths subject - Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computing and Information Technology.

GCSE
 

• 4/C    
• Grade 4/C in GCSE English language
   

• UK students: £9,250 per year.

You’ll be able to meet with local and national employers who regularly visit the university to engage with students, hosting mock interviews, CV workshops, drop-ins and lectures. This is a great opportunity for you to find out more about the day to day activities of their business and recruitment opportunities. Our Careers Service also host a wealth of employer activity, such as Careers Fairs, so you’ll never be short of chances to network with potential employers.