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Mathematics with a Foundation Year, BSc (Hons)

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Our 4 year course will give you all you need to begin your career in mathematics

Key Course Details

  • UK/EU
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4 Years Full Time With a Foundation
    • UCAS Code G101
    • Mode of Study Campus Based
    • Start Date September 2018
    • Typical Offer (view equivalents) CDD
    • Location Bay Campus
    • Tuition Fees Per Year £ 9,000
4 Years Full Time With a Foundation
    • UCAS Code G101
    • Mode of Study Campus Based
    • Start Date September 2018
    • Typical Offer CDD - More Information
    • Location Bay Campus
    • Tuition Fees Per Year £ 15,700
Accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications
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Course Overview

Mathematics is one of the most timeless and international disciplines in existence. Both ancient and modern, it forms the foundations upon which the modern world is built.

Contemporary science and business are both underpinned by mathematics and our degrees reflect a connection with industry.

An Integrated Foundation Year is suitable if you do not have the necessary qualifications to enter the degree at year one. You will be given the chance to develop an understanding which is essential to successfully completing the degree.

The full BSc degree covers a broad base of classical and modern mathematics. It allows you to focus on one aspect of the subject, or cover a breadth of material.

Studying maths at Swansea University gives you access to world-leading teaching and cutting edge facilities.

As you progress, your developing mathematical abilities will combine with transferable skills that are vital to securing employment in the wider industry.

Why Mathematics with a Foundation Year at Swansea?

You will be joining a university ranked in the UK top 5 for overall student satisfaction (NSS 2018) and the UK top 10 for graduate prospects (DLHE 2018).

Mathematics at Swansea University is a highly regarded degree which draws students from far and wide.

Based on our Bay campus, Maths at Swansea is ranked:

  • consistently highly for employability – 4th in the UK for graduate prospects [Complete University Guide 2019] and 5th in the UK for career prospects [Guardian University Guide 2019]
  • consistently highly for student satisfaction – currently at 91% [National Student Survey 2018]
  • 18th in the UK overall [Guardian University Guide 2018]

Swansea University holds a TEF Gold Award, UK Government recognition for teaching excellence.

Your Mathematics with a Foundation Year Experience

A flexibly structured degree path means you will have the opportunity to study abroad for a year or work in industry for a year, either locally, nationally or overseas.

This can give the chance to apply your skills in a professional environment, or in an overseas environment, which may help to boost your employment prospects after university.

You will be taught in our new £31 million world-class Computational Foundry through a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, and discussion groups.

Our state-of-the-art teaching facilities include research and development laboratories, as well as networking and inspiration spaces.

You will learn to use logical reasoning and construct rigorous arguments alongside oral and written communication skills.

We will train you for a range of careers, provide a foundation for postgraduate study and research, and develop transferable skills vital to industry, management and business.

Mathematics with a Foundation Year Employment Opportunities

Our mathematics graduates are set on course for a range of stimulating opportunities. You might find your future lies in a career as a data scientist, an actuary, a statistical analyst or industrial modeller.

We offer CV workshop and you will have access to our Employment Zone, which advertises work placements, part-time vacancies and graduate jobs. We have dedicated staff who will always be on hand to provide employability support, throughout your studies.

We take Employability seriously and you will leave Swansea University with much more than a degree, gaining invaluable life skills and experiences on your journey.

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Modules

You will study the following compulsory modules and select from a choice of optional modules over the course of your degree. In your final year you will take a 30-credit project module.

Year 0 (Level 3)

Entry Level 3 / Foundation Year
Compulsory Modules
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule Name
CSC009Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Technologies for Information Presentation
CSC061Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Introduction to Programming
CSC079Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Fundamentals of Robotics
MA-002Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Fundamental Calculus
MA-003Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Fundamental Complex Numbers
MA-004Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Fundamental Geometry
MA-006Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Fundamental Mathematics
MA-009Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Computational Probability

Year 1 (Level 4)

FHEQ 4 Undergraduate / HECert

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule Name
MA-121Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Methods of Algebra and Calculus
MA-131Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Geometry: Mathematics, Logic and Communication
Optional Modules
Optionals 

Choose Exactly 30 credits from the following Modules:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidance
MA-142Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Classical Mechanics (of Particles)
MA-162Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Computational Methods (with Matlab)
MA-192Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Applied Statistics
AND
Core pathways 

Choose Maximum Of 60 credits from the following Modules:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidance
MA-101Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Introductory Calculus
MA-102Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Introductory Analysis
MA-111Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Foundations of Algebra
MA-112Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Introductory Linear Algebra
OR
Welsh core pathway 

Choose Maximum Of 60 credits from the following Modules:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidance
MAW101Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Cyflwyniad i Galcwlws
MAW102Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Cyflwyniad i Ddadansoddi
MAW111Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Sylfeini Algebra
MAW112Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Cyflwyniad i Algebra Llinol

Year 2 (Level 5)

FHEQ 5 Undergraduate / HEDip

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule Name
MA-241Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations
Optional Modules
optionals 

Choose Exactly 45 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : subject to prerequisite requirements

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidance
MA-231Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Advanced Geometry
MA-242Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Classical Mechanics (of Rigid Bodies)
MA-252Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Probability
MA-262Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Numerical Methods (with Matlab)
MA-282Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Game Theory and Optimization
MA-292Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Further Statistical Analysis
AND
Core pathways 

Choose Exactly 60 credits from the following Modules:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidance
MA-201Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Real Analysis and Metric Spaces
MA-202Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Vector Calculus and Measure Theory
MA-211Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Vector Spaces
MA-212Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Groups and Rings
OR
Welsh core pathway 

Choose Exactly 60 credits from the following Modules:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidance
MAW201Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Dadansoddi Real a Gofodau Metrig
MAW202Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Calcwlws Fector a Theori Mesur
MAW211Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Gofodau Fector
MAW212Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Grwpiau a Chylchoedd

Year 3 (Level 6)

FHEQ 6 Undergraduate / Honours

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

None found.

Optional Modules
optional 

Choose Exactly 60 credits from the following Modules:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidance
MA-302Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Numerics of ODEs and PDEs
MA-314Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Differential Equations
MA-322Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Topology
MA-336Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Quantum Mechanics
MA-341Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Stochastic Processes
MA-357Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Financial Mathematics
MA-375Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Dynamical Systems
MA-384Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Fourier Analysis
MA-393Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Lie Theory
MA-395Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Teaching Mathematics via a School Placement
AND
Core pathways 

Choose Exactly 60 credits from the following Modules:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidance
MA-300Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)30Project
MA-301Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Complex Variables
MA-312Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Higher Algebra
OR
Welsh core pathway 

Choose Exactly 60 credits from the following Modules:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidance
MA-312Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Higher Algebra
MAW300Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)30Prosiect
MAW301Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Newidynnau Cymhlyg

Entry Requirements

Applicants who took Mathematics at A-Level should have CDD.

Applicants who did not study Mathematics at AS or A-Level should have BBC and a B grade for GCSE Mathematics.

Welsh Baccalaureate: Requirements are as for A levels where you can substitute the same non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Level Core Grade.

Applicants with a BTEC or 'Access to Science' background are welcomed.

Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applicants with GCSE qualifications alone.

Access to HE (Science): 27 Merits to include Mathematics.

IB: 24 (including 4 in Maths Higher Level).

OS applicants should have CDD equivalent and IELTS 6.0 (all components at least 5.5).

All applications will be considered on an individual basis, and we will look at the whole application when deciding whether to make an offer of a place, including: the balance, nature and quality of A-level, AS and GCSE subjects (or equivalent); personal statement and referee’s comments.

General Studies and Key Skills qualifications are normally excluded from our offers.

How You're Taught

  • You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials and coursework throughout the year.  Approximately, there are 17 contact hours per week dependant on module selection.
  • You will be assessed through a combination of unseen written examinations, set assignments, presentations and a dissertation.

This course offers some modules taught through the medium of Welsh or bilingually for students who consider themselves to be fluent Welsh speakers. For more details on the provision available see the Welsh Provision expander below.

Welsh Provision

There are opportunities for Welsh speakers to study this subject through the medium of Welsh and our dedicated academy, Academi Hywel Teifi, is here to support you throughout your time at Swansea University. We offer you:

  • An interview through the medium of Welsh when applying for a place.
  • The option to receive your personal correspondence in Welsh, English or bilingually - we will then communicate with you in your language of choice.
  • Access to generous Welsh-language study scholarships or bursaries.
  • Access to modules taught wholly or partly in Welsh.
  • The option to write and submit your coursework or exams through the medium of Welsh (even if you have chosen to study in English), and your work will be marked in Welsh.
  • A Welsh-speaking academic tutor.
  • One-to-one support to improve your academic Welsh language skills.
  • An opportunity to gain an additional free qualification that serves as evidence of your Welsh language ability for future employers.

To see further details about the level of provision delivered in Welsh on this particular degree scheme, please see the Welsh-language course page for further information.

Since 2011, there has been a 40% increase in the number of students studying through the medium of Welsh at Swansea University and our *TEF data over the last two years shows that Welsh-medium students are high achievers in regards to employability (*Swansea University TEF return 2017 and 2018).

Professional Body Accreditation

Our BSc Mathematics with Integrated foundation Year 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.

Meet Your Lecturers

You will be taught by our leading academic staff working in areas which include stochastics, algebra, topology, biomathematics, partial differential equations and mathematics education, to name a few.

Our Mathematics department is actively contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through world-leading research, in areas such as Cancer research, further mathematics in schools and mathematical and statistical modelling.

Professor Biagio Lucini Head of Department

Dr Andrew Neate Programme Director

Dr Irina Rodionova Admissions Tutor

Dr Nelly Villamizar Admissions Tutor

See all Mathematics staff

Tuition Fees

Annual tuition fees for entry in the academic year 2019/20 are as follows:

UK/EU International
BSc (Hons) Full Time With a Foundation £ 9,000 £ 15,700

Fees for full time Undergraduate UK/EU students may be increased in subsequent years of study by an inflationary amount determined by Welsh Government.

Fees for full time Undergraduate International students will increase by 3% for each subsequent year of study.

You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

Current students: You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.

Scholarships and Bursaries

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study.

To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

Academi Hywel Teifi at Swansea University and the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol offer a number of generous scholarships and bursaries for students who wish to study through the medium of Welsh or bilingually. For further information about the opportunities available to you, visit the Academi Hywel Teifi Scholarships and Bursaries page.

Students have the opportunity to apply for our Departmental Scholarships, up to a value of £3000. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of a competitive two and a half hour examination to be taken during Spring 2019. 

We offer Excellence scholarships worth up to £3000 for all students. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of an examination to be taken at your school or college.

We also offer a £1,500 scholarship to students who wish to study modules through the medium of welsh with our Incentive Scholarships.

Additional Costs

You may face additional costs while at university, including (but are not limited to):

  • Parking and travel to and from campus
  • Printing, photocopying, stationery and equipment costs (e.g. USB sticks)
  • Purchase of books or texts
  • Printing and binding
  • Gowns for graduation ceremonies

The tuition fees do not cover the costs of purchasing books or stationery, printing, thesis binding or photocopying costs.

There are no mandatory additional costs specified for this course.

Careers and Employability

Careers and Employability Swansea Employability Academy (SEA) will support you at each stage of your career journey helping you build a bright future.

Our career support services include:

  • Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
  • Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
  • Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
  • Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
  • Advice and guidance on postgraduate study and funding
  • Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.

We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.

Mathematics graduates earn 50% more than most other graduates on average. Popular fields include the actuarial profession, the financial sector, technology and systems administration. Maths graduates from Swansea have recently gained employment at organisations including AXA, BA, Deutsche Bank, Shell Research, Health Authorities and Local Government.

Academic Support

As well as subject specific support by college teaching staff and your personal academic mentor, the Centre for Academic Success provides courses, workshops and one-to-one support in areas such as:

  • Academic writing
  • Maths and statistics
  • Critical thinking
  • Time management
  • Digital skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Note taking
  • Revision, memory and exam techniques
  • English language skills (if English is not your first language).

In addition, if you have a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD), disability, mental health or medical condition, the Centre for Academic Success have Specialist Tutors to support your learning, working alongside the Disability Office and Wellbeing Service to support all your needs and requirements whilst studying at Swansea University.

The importance of gaining valuable core skills and life experience whist at University has never been so critical. In the Mathematics Department at Swansea University you will be taught a  full range of topics by leading experts that will enable you to successfully pursue a wide range of careers.

Our lecturers operate an ‘open door’ policy so you can chat with them about any concerns you may be having. These do not have to be just course related; our academic staff are there to help you with anything at all during your time in Swansea.

Each course has a student rep. They are there to make sure that every student voice is heard. Their role is to listen and feedback on your opinions, attend regular meetings and make sure that the people who can make changes listen to the people who really matter- you!

We offer both academic mentoring and peer mentoring. All students on our undergraduate courses are assigned an Academic Mentor, who will offer you not only Academic Guidance, but advice on finding and accessing help with personal issues. Our Peer mentoring scheme is in place to help new students settle into university life here at Swansea. You will get a chance to talk to your mentor who can tell you about their

experiences as a student and also chat about student life. The peer mentoring scheme is a great way to meet students and widen your friendship circle while at Swansea.

You can also get help with personal issues from our wide range of student support such as CampusLife, Inclusive Student Support Services and The Centre for Academic Success.

Find out about our Swansea Employability Academy

Global Opportunities

Your degree programme may already give you an option to study or work abroad but in addition to this you can also consider an international summer programme.

These programmes are open to all our undergraduate students and include culture and study tours, volunteering programmes and internships across destinations such as China, Zambia, South Korea, Japan, Europe and Canada. Programmes are typically 2 – 6 weeks long and funding is available. See our Summer Programmes for further information.

How to Apply

Apply now – UK, EU and international students.

For further guidance please visit our how to apply pages.

Graduate Sian Webster Mathematics graduate profiles

Our degree schemes prepare you for a rewarding career in a wide range of areas such as the actuarial profession, the financial sector,  IT, teaching, computer programming and systems administration,  and opportunities within business and industry where employers need mathematicians for research and development, statistical analysis, marketing and sales. James Carew is working as a Business Analyst and Sian Webster is working as a backend developer.

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