**Mathematics is at the heart of many of civilisation's greatest achievements. Learn how to make an important contribution to the next generation of ideas with a Mathematics degree at Salford.**
Our four-year BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Foundation Year degree is designed to take you to an advanced level. You’ll be encouraged to identify, evaluate and solve real-world problems. You’ll strengthen your knowledge of key principles such as linear algebra, calculus and probability. You’ll learn about mathematical modelling, with relevance to engineering and computing. You'll solve business and industrial mathematics real-world problems.
The Foundation Year provides subject knowledge and academic development, so you are confident and able for study on the BSc (Hons) Mathematics degree course. Along with a broad introduction to the key mathematics topics, this learning pathway helps you to build effective communication and study skills. On successful completion of the Foundation Year, you will progress on to year one of your selected degree for the remainder of your course.
Learning takes places in our Peel Park campus, minutes from bustling Manchester. We place emphasis on your development by using small group teaching. With a focus on your future, we’ll also encourage you to complete a placement year in industry to develop your practical and theoretical knowledge, adding ‘with Professional Experience’ to your degree award.
Features
• Learn to use tensors in the representation of physical phenomena and develop skills in vector calculus
• Develop a sound knowledge in probability models and distribution theory, building skills in statistics and data analysis
• Apply inviscid fluid dynamics techniques to important physical problems, such as hydrodynamics and aerodynamics
• Study the mathematics of graphical transformations and apply this through programming and computing
• Gain the mathematics skills ready to progress on to our BSc (Hons) Mathematics degree
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How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
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G105
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S03
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The following entry points are available for this course:
Foundation
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Standard Qualification Requirements
64 UCAS Tariff points where qualifications include both Mathematics and Physics at A-level. Must include A-level Maths and Physics at Grade E.
72 UCAS Tariff points from any subject combination.
Pass in Science Practical
64 UCAS Tariff points where qualifications include both mathematics and physics at A-level.
72 UCAS Tariff points from any subject combination.
From a minimum of one full A Level or equivalent.
64 UCAS Tariff points where qualifications include Higher level maths and Physics.
72 UCAS Tariff points from any subject combination.
QAA Approved Science/Engineering access courses considered with UCAS points equivalence of 64 - refer to Admissions Tutor
MPP (64 UCAS Tariff points) where BTEC includes both mathematics and physics modules.
MMP (72 UCAS Tariff points) from any subject combination.
To include Engineering or Science subjects for 64 point route
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
48%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
94%
Go onto work and study:
97%
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The Crescent
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Salford
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