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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Stag Hill
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Stag Hill
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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A foundation year can develop your skills and make it easier to get started at university. It is an extra year of study at the start of your course that leads in to a full degree programme. It’s a great option if:You don’t have the grades for a full degree courseYou have non-traditional qualifications or experienceYou’re starting university after some time away from educationYou’re looking for more support during the transition into university study.
Life as a foundation year studentDuring a foundation year you’ll learn about your chosen subject, develop your study skills and get used to university life. On successful completion of your foundation year, you’ll be ready to progress to the first year of your degree course.As a foundation year student, you’ll be a full student of the University and part of our community. You’ll have access to all our campus facilities and support.
Why choose this course• Mathematics forms the basis of many aspects of modern life and has applications across the sciences, technology, finance and management.• You’ll develop transferable skills such as creative problem-solving and logical reasoning, which are in great demand in a wide range of career sectors.• As a mathematics undergraduate at Surrey, you’ll be part of a vibrant and friendly community. You’ll benefit from a personal tutor, small group teaching, and a lively, research-active learning environment.• You can also take part in our award-winning Professional Training placements scheme, which prepare students for roles in various sectors. And you can get involved in research through a summer internship within our School of Mathematics and Physics.
What you will studyOur BSc and MMath Mathematics courses help you build on your existing knowledge and gain a strong foundation across the fundamentals of mathematics.You can choose to study for a BSc or opt for our MMath. The latter is a direct route to a masters qualification, known as an integrated masters, and enables you to delve deeper into advanced mathematics. It also provides a good foundation for further study at postgraduate level.In your first year, you will develop your fundamental mathematical knowledge and problem-solving skills by studying a range of mathematics. You will also learn mathematical programming using Python and have training in professional skills, such as effective teamwork and technical report writing.In your second year you’ll get to choose some of your modules, and in your third year, what you study is entirely your choice. Available modules in third year include Riemannian geometry, mathematical theory of data science, quantum mechanics, and mathematical ecology and epidemiology.
Exam type
A levelA level:
CCC Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
BBBCC Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
CCC Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:21,M:3,P:21 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
29 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
MMM Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Overall: CCCWe do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.Required Subjects: Mathematics at Grade C Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are expected to pass.
Overall: BBBCCRequired Subjects:MathematicsGCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C.
Overall:CCCRequired Subjects:MathematicsGCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C.
Overall:QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 21 at Distinction, 3 at Merit and and 21 at Pass. Additionally, Mathematics at Grade C.GCSE or Equivalent: Inclusion of GCSE English and Mathematics equivalent within Access programme
Overall:29Required Subjects:Mathematics Applications and Interpretations HL4 or Mathematics Analysis and Approaches HL4/SL6GCSE or Equivalent: English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6.
Overall:MMM, with an additional A Level Mathematics, grade C
Overall:Pass overall with CCC from a combination of the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and two A-levels. Applicants taking an A-level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element. A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted.Required Subjects: A-level Mathematics
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