Mathematics with Integrated Foundation Year
Royal Holloway, University of London
About this course
BSc in Mathematics with Integrated Foundation Year, building a broad scientific base before progressing to advanced mathematical study. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, and Mathematical Modelling. After completing the foundation year, students progress to the full BSc Mathematics degree. An optional placement year is available, which may be spent studying abroad, working, or carrying out voluntary work.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC-CCD (Required subjects: A-level Mathematics We require English and Mathematics GCSE at grade 4(C) T-levels We accept T-levels for admission to our undergraduate courses, with the following grades regarded as equivalent to our standard A-level requirements: AAA* – Distinction (A* on the core and distinction in the occupational specialism) AAA – Distinction BBB – Merit CCC – Pass (C or above on the core) DDD – Pass (D or E on the core) Where a course specifies subject-specific requirements at A-level, T-level applicants are likely to be asked to offer this A-level alongside their T-level studies.) IB: 24 points overall including 4 HL Maths: Analysis & Approaches or 5 HL Maths: Applications & Interpretation
What students say
Based on about 31 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 6%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Finance Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 45%
- South East: 38%
- South West: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 97%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- 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): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundation Programming
- Foundation Physical Sciences I
- Foundation Mathematics I
- Foundation Physical Sciences II
- Engineering Society
- Foundation Mathematics II
- Introduction to Geometry
- Introduction to Applied Mathematics
- Statistical Methods 1
- Calculus I
- Calculus II
- Introduction to Pure Mathematics
- Linear Algebra I
- Real Analysis I
- Probability Theory
- Scientific Programming
- Linear Algebra II
- Vector Calculus
- Statistical Methods 2
- Ordinary Differential Equations and Fourier Analysis
- Ring Theory
- Advanced Skills in Mathematics
- Mathematics Project
- Mathematics in the Classroom
- Number Theory
- Quantum Theory 1
- Non-Linear Dynamic Systems
- Combinatorics
- Cipher Systems
- Group Theory
- Topology
- Markov Chains and Applications
- Introduction to Optimisation
- Inference
- Financial Mathematics I
- Financial Mathematics II
- Game Theory
- Quantum Information and Coding
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Mathematics with Integrated Foundation Year at Royal Holloway, University of London earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £41,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,000 and £56,000. The £41,500 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of Mathematics with Integrated Foundation Year at Royal Holloway, University of London do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Mathematics with Integrated Foundation Year at Royal Holloway, University of London?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Mathematics with Integrated Foundation Year at Royal Holloway, University of London?
The typical offer is CCC at A level, or 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 126 UCAS points.
Is Mathematics with Integrated Foundation Year at Royal Holloway, University of London 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.
Does Mathematics with Integrated Foundation Year at Royal Holloway, University of London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on Mathematics with Integrated Foundation Year at Royal Holloway, University of London?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.