BSc Mathematics and Statistics with Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Mathematics. Core topics include Statistics. This four-year programme incorporates a foundation year for students without A-Level mathematics, covering core mathematics, physics, and computing before progression to the BSc degree. Modules include mechanics, thermal and quantum physics, oscillations, and a group project.
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What students say
Based on about 125 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 200 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 33 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 58%
- Working and studying: 14%
- Further study: 12%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 205 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 41%
- North West: 16%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 17%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 10%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 190 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 98%
- Access course: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Statistics
- Group Project
- Mechanics
- Core Mathematics A
- Core Mathematics B
- Introduction to Computing
- Concepts in Thermal and Quantum Physics
- The Physics of Oscillations
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mathematics and Statistics with Foundation Year at Newcastle University earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £36,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £45,500. The £36,000 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Mathematics and Statistics with Foundation Year at Newcastle University 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 and Statistics with Foundation Year at Newcastle University?
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 and Statistics with Foundation Year at Newcastle University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 139 UCAS points.
Does BSc Mathematics and Statistics with Foundation Year at Newcastle University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Mathematics and Statistics with Foundation Year at Newcastle University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.