
Mathematics (Including Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Mathematics (Including Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
Our BSc Mathematics (including Foundation Year) could be suitable for you if your academic qualifications do not yet meet our entry requirements for a three-year version of our computer science, electronic engineering and mathematics courses and you want a programme that improves your skills to support your academic performance.
Open to UK and EU applicants, this four-year course includes a Foundation Year (known as Year Zero) which is delivered by our Essex Pathways Department followed by a further three years of study in our School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial...
Our BSc Mathematics (including Foundation Year) could be suitable for you if your academic qualifications do not yet meet our entry requirements for a three-year version of our computer science, electronic engineering and mathematics courses and you want a programme that improves your skills to support your academic performance.<br/><br/>Open to UK and EU applicants, this four-year course includes a Foundation Year (known as Year Zero) which is delivered by our Essex Pathways Department followed by a further three years of study in our School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science.<br/><br/>During Year Zero you will study on our Computer Science, Electronic Engineering and Mathematics Pathway which will cover topics such as statistical analysis and modelling, and computer programming. At the end of Year Zero all students who pass the Computer Science, Electronic Engineering and Mathematics Pathway will have a choice of which course to progress with. As well as BSc Mathematics, students on the Computer Science, Electronic Engineering and Mathematics Pathway could also study BSc Computer Science, BSc Computer Games or BEng Electronic Engineering.<br/><br/>Mathematics provides the logical foundations on which all of science, engineering and technology are built. From Year One of BSc Mathematics you will have the chance to study both fundamental topics and their modern applications, including:<br/><br/><br/>- pure mathematics, including geometry, algebra, analysis and number theory<br/><br/><br/>- applied topics such as mathematical physics, cryptography, mathematical modelling, differential equations and dynamical systems<br/><br/><br/>- statistical, financial and analytical methods such as optimisation and the study of risk<br/><br/><br/>As well as these mathematical topics, this degree develops your programming skills in languages such as Python and SQL, and you learn to solve sophisticated problems using computational toolkits such as MATLAB, Maple and R.<br/><br/>Our School recognises the stand-alone and interdisciplinary aspects of mathematics, and your degree provides an exceptional range of in-demand transferrable skills for mathematically oriented careers, from business, to finance and commerce, industry, research, government, education and beyond. All our mathematical sciences degrees feature an employability component in every year, explicitly training sought-after skills and incorporating careers day events and seminars from speakers in industry.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
10/2026
Campus
Colchester Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
G104
Institution Code
E70
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
72
To include 2 full A-levels (or equivalent)
Access to HE Diploma
P:45
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
24
Including Standard Level Mathematics or Maths Studies grade 4 or above (if not taken at Higher Level). Maths in the IB is not required if you have already achieved GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above or 4 in IB Middle Years Maths. We are happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programmes at both Higher and Standard Level. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standard level, and the course applied for. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for more information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMP
A level
D,D,D
T Level
D
Pass with E in the core.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £21,500 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |