Mathematics with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

If you love the beauty, precision, complexity and simplicity of mathematics, and like being challenged, then the Mathematics degree at Swansea University is the course for you.

Mathematics at Swansea University is a highly regarded degree which draws students from far and wide. Your learning will be shaped by inspirational and internationally-renowned academics who have expertise in a range of topics in pure and applied mathematics.

Our staff are experts in their areas of mathematics with the majority being recognized by the Higher Education Academy with a Fellowship or Senior Fellowship. Your learning will be shaped by inspirational and internationally-renowned academics with expertise in a range of topics in pure and applied mathematics.

Within our Mathematics Department, we build community through targeted support and social connection. There is an active mathematics student society (SUMSOC), which organises regular events for both staff and students, this encourages synergy between groups.

We also facilitate a sense of community and belonging by organising regular employability events, where external speakers will come to speak to you in our Reading Room. We encourage these enriching activities to ensure that you develop both professional networks and friendships, creating a supportive environment long before graduating.

This programme includes opportunities to undertake a Year Abroad, spent in locations such as the USA, Canada, China, Hong Kong, or Singapore, enhancing your learning and offering invaluable life experience.

This course also offers you the opportunity to spend a Year in Industry, in the UK or overseas, enabling you to gain valuable workplace experience. The University advocates for paid-only placements, which on average have a salary of over £20,000. Unpaid placements are considered on a case-by-case basis.

This programme is also available as a 4-year MMath, which is an advanced undergraduate degree, adding a further research-focused year to your degree. Our MMath leads to a master’s level qualification, in addition to your undergraduate degree, giving you expert scientific training and a springboard towards a range of specialist careers.

Kickstart a bright future at Swansea University.

With around 300,000 residents, Swansea isn’t the biggest city this side of the Severn, but she’s got a big personality with a cost of living that’s refreshingly affordable compared to most other UK cities. Whether you like to explore the outdoors, take in a bit of culture, or anything in between, Swansea has something for everyone.

As a student at Swansea University, you'll benefit from a friendly, inclusive community and opportunities to gain skills that last a lifetime. Alongside first-class resources that include a mock court room, indoor athletics centre & virtual reality lab, you'll learn from leading academics, in a supportive and nurturing environment.

With 120 societies, 50 sports clubs and 12 months of must-see events, you’ll find plenty to keep you busy between lectures.

Whoever you are and whoever you want to be, you'll find yourself right at home in Swansea.