Course information
Typical offer BCC
UCAS code G992
Institute code L34
Taught by Mathematical Sciences
- Course description
- Entry requirements
- Fees and funding
- Careers and employability
- Related courses
- Sustainable Development Goals
Course description
Course description
The course is run on the University of Leicester campus like any other, and you will be studying alongside other students who applied for, and slightly missed out on, a place on a course similar to yours. In the first year of this course you will all be working towards passing a foundation year (year 0), which will enable automatic progression onto year 1 of any of our BSc (or MMath) Mathematics courses.
- By completing the STEM Foundation Year you will automatically progress onto the first year of your chosen degree
- You will be taught by our expert academic staff from across a number of Schools
- The course strongly emphasises the development of essential professional and personal skills, which are necessary throughout your studies and beyond
- During your foundation year you will join our student community and be able to enjoy all aspects of the University of Leicester student experience. You will be able to join the Students’ Union, use our academic and leisure facilities, live in our accommodation and access all our support services
- You will have a personal tutor to support you
Entry requirements
Fees and funding
Careers and employability
Related courses
Sustainable Development Goals
Course structure
- Foundation Year
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year in Industry or Abroad (Optional)
- Final Year
Foundation Year
Foundation Year
Modules
- Mathematics 1
- Mechanics 1
- Mathematics 2
- Mechanics 2
- Introduction to Programming (double module)
- Introductory Data Analysis
- Academic Support
Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.
Year 1
Year 2
Year in Industry or Abroad (Optional)
Final Year
Why Leicester?
Our School operates an Open Door policy, meaning you can access support when you need it.
We have a thriving, student-led Maths Society (SUMS) and Leicester Actuarial Science Society (LASS) which organises social activities and guest lectures throughout the year.
The academic staff in the department have written or edited dozens of books and publish regularly in major national and international journals. Where other people only get to read what our experts think, you will be working directly with them, learning from them in lectures and questioning them in seminars.
92% positivity score in subjects aligned to Mathematics for ‘Supportive learning staff’ in the NSS 2024 (according to Times Higher Education NSS 2023 methodology applied to the NSS 2024 data). View the NSS questions all students were asked for individual themes.
Teaching and learning
Teaching
As well as lectures, your course will involve regular group meetings, run by both staff and other students, where students’ work is discussed. You will gain experience in presenting mathematical arguments to fellow students, which will enhance and develop your presentation and communication skills.
Development of ICT and programming skills is an integral part of all our mathematics degrees. Through a combination of computer labs and dedicated modules, you will learn to use the computational functions in Excel, program in Matlab and VBA and use LaTeX for scientific writing. However, no previous knowledge of computing is needed for any of our degrees.
A typical week for a first or second year student might consist of nine or ten hours of lectures, about four hours of small group working and about three hours of problem classes or computer classes. You will also spend several hours a week on private study: review of lecture material, problem solving, additional reading and preparing for tutorials.
Assessment
Assessment will be via course work, computational exercises, projects and written exams.
Independent learning
When not attending lectures, seminars or other timetabled sessions you will be expected to continue learning independently through self-study. Typically, this will involve reading journal articles and books, working on individual and group projects, undertaking research in the library, preparing coursework assignments and presentations, and preparing for exams. To help with your independent learning, you can access the Library and our social study spaces in halls of residence.
Your contact hours will depend on the option modules you select. You can see details of the contact hours on individual module pages.
Academic support
Our Centre for Academic Achievement provides help in the following areas:
- study and exam skills
- academic writing
- presentations
- dissertations
- numerical data skills
- referencing sources
Our AccessAbility Centre offers support and practical help for students with dyslexia or other specific learning difficulties, including physical, mental health or mobility difficulties, deafness, or visual impairment.
Teaching staff
You will be taught by an experienced teaching team whose expertise and knowledge are closely matched to the content of the modules on the course. PhD research students who have undertaken teacher training may also contribute to the teaching of seminars under the supervision of the module leader. Our teaching is informed by the research we do. You can learn more about our staff by visiting our staff profiles.
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| Course | Qualification | Duration | UCAS Code | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Mathematics with a Foundation Year | Qualification BSc | Duration 4 years full-time | UCAS Code G992 | Availability How to apply |
| Course Mathematics with a Foundation Year with Year Abroad | Qualification BSc | Duration 5 years full-time | UCAS Code G992 | Availability How to apply |
| Course Mathematics with a Foundation Year with Year in Industry | Qualification BSc | Duration 5 years full-time | UCAS Code G992 | Availability How to apply |
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What I love about my course is that I’m always learning brand new things and always challenged.