BSc Mathematics with Foundation Year
About this course
BSc in Mathematics with Foundation Year, a mathematics degree designed to prepare students for undergraduate study in mathematical sciences. This four-year integrated programme includes a dedicated foundation year providing the core mathematics required for progression. Students meeting the specific progression criteria can advance to the first year of the BSc Mathematics degree or transfer to alternative undergraduate programmes in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Natural Sciences, or Physics.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 46%: 12 offers from 26 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 90 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 220 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 92%
- Left higher education: 7%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 42 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 61%
- Working and studying: 18%
- Further study: 6%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 32%
- Information Technology Professionals: 15%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 9%
- Administrative occupations: 8%
- Elementary occupations: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 230 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 24%
- South East: 27%
- South West: 29%
- Wales: 5%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 205 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 97%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- This course is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) and meets the educational requirements for the Chartered Mathematician (CMath) designation when followed by either: a) Further study at master’s level (FHEQ level 7), or b) Work-based training and experience to reach an equivalent level of competence. It is also recognised as meeting the educational requirements for IMA membership at the appropriate level, from Student Member to Fellow.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mathematics with Foundation Year at University of Exeter earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £32,500 after 3 years, £44,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,500 and £55,500. The £44,000 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Mathematics with Foundation Year at University of Exeter do next?
84% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Mathematics with Foundation Year at University of Exeter?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Mathematics with Foundation Year at University of Exeter?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 166 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Mathematics with Foundation Year at University of Exeter?
46% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 12 offers from 26 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Mathematics with Foundation Year at University of Exeter accredited?
Yes. This course is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) and meets the educational requirements for the Chartered Mathematician (CMath) designation when followed by either: a) Further study at master’s level (FHEQ level 7), or b) Work-based training and experience to reach an equivalent level of competence. It is also recognised as meeting the educational requirements for IMA membership at the appropriate level, from Student Member to Fellow.
How many students continue on BSc Mathematics with Foundation Year at University of Exeter?
92% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.