Mathematics with Foundation Year University of Leicester

Overview

At the Mathematics with Foundation Year programme at University of Leicester 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.

Learning Goals

• 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

Careers and employability

• Alongside your academic work they recognise that it is also important you gain experience and develop your skills. Employability skills are embedded into the teaching throughout your studies so you will be developing the skills employers are looking for right from the start of your course.

• In addition to group work, presentation and communication skills, you will learn a range of the computing and programming skills expected by employers.

• The 'Business Applications of Mathematics' module gives you the opportunity to experience application of mathematical theory and mathematical modelling in a business context.

Graduate destinations

• Graduates are equipped for a wide range of careers and have gone into: the financial sector, including accountancy and actuarial work; management; the Civil Service; industry; and teaching (both primary and secondary education)