Mathematics and Computing with Integrated Foundation Year Brunel University of London

Overview

On the Mathematics and Computing with Integrated Foundation Year programme at Brunel University of London is understood that you may not be ready to decide exactly which area of mathematics or computing you would like to specialise in, so this foundation year gives you the perfect opportunity to decide where your interests lie. 

You might opt for computer science and work with ever more sophisticated computer technology and information systems. Or you may find yourself drawn to mathematics where you’ll learn to model and solve problems from the worlds of business, finance and science. 

Careers and your future

Career prospects for mathematics and computer science are excellent. As nearly all businesses today rely on computers, you’ll find that there are opportunities across all of the sectors in large organisations, the public or charity sector or in SMEs. Maybe you want to pursue a career that specifically uses your mathematical, statistical or computing skills or choose a more general career such as management or consultancy. 

Either way you’ll possess key skills that are highly sought after by business – in fact any industry that uses modelling, simulation, cryptography, forecasting, statistics, risk analysis and probability.

The combination of work experience and up-to-date teaching means that you will be well-equipped to follow the career you want after graduation.

These are some of the areas where a maths degree is valued highly:

• Finance: banking, accountancy, actuarial, tax, underwriter, pensions, insurance
• Medicine: medical statistics, medical and epidemiological research, pharmaceutical research
• Design: engineering design, computer games
• Science: biotechnology, meteorology, oceanography, pure and applied research and development
• Civil Service: scientists (‘Fast Stream’, DSTL, DESG), GCHQ, security service, statisticians
• Business: logistics, financial analysis, marketing, market research, sales oil industry, management consultancy, operational research
• IT: Systems analysis, research
• Engineering: aerospace, building design, transport planning, telecommunications, surveying