BSc Mathematics with a Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Mathematics, providing a thorough grounding in both theoretical and applied mathematics. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme offers an optional year in industry. Students may also gain exemptions from IFoA actuarial examinations.
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Entry requirements
A level: CDD including a C in Mathematics. Use of Maths A level is not accepted as a required subject. IB: 24 points in the IB Diploma or 80 UCAS tariff points, including HL Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches at 4 or SL Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches at 6.
What students say
Based on about 22 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 135 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 20%
- London: 39%
- South East: 29%
- South West: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Principles of Probability and Statistics
- Applications and Practice with R and Python
- Linear Algebra
- Calculus
- Mathematical Structures and Proofs
- Analysis and Mathematical Modelling
- Optimisation for Data Analysis
- Numerical Methods and Differential Equations
- Mathematical Statistics
- Multivariable and Vector Calculus
- Number Theory and Cryptography
- Preparing for Professional Practice
- Experience and Research in Mathematics
- Groups, Fields and Applications
- Complex Analysis
- Partial Differential Equations with Applications
- Machine Learning and Deep Learning
- Financial Economics and Derivatives
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mathematics with a Foundation Year at University of Kent earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,500 and £55,000. The £40,000 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Mathematics with a Foundation Year at University of Kent do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Mathematics with a Foundation Year at University of Kent?
91% 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 a Foundation Year at University of Kent?
The typical offer is CDD at A level, or 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 71 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Mathematics with a Foundation Year at University of Kent?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.