Foundation diploma - Mathematics
- 1 year
- Duration
- Upon request
- Price
- Sept 2025
- Start
- May 2025
- Deadline
- Foundation
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Oxford / United Kingdom
- Location
- Oxford Brookes University
- School
Program description
You will acquire the skills and information needed to continue on to a mathematics undergraduate degree program, like our BSc Mathematics course, during this foundation year in mathematics.
In order to find solutions to mathematical problems, you will learn how to use software. Your ability to solve problems will improve, and you'll develop analytical abilities that are essential for moving on to more advanced study.
A thorough review of GCSE and A-level mathematics will be covered in the first part of this course before an introduction to university mathematics.
Additionally, you will gain transferable skills like coding and data analysis that are essential for mathematics undergraduate studies. Employers in industries that are expanding exponentially place a high value on these talents.
During this 1 year course, you will study an introduction to;
- data analysis
- computer programming, or coding
- linear algebra and calculus
- probability and statistics, with applications to the real world
- university level mathematics
Program structure
Year 1
- Advanced Mathematics (15 credits)
- Basic Data Analysis (15 credits)
- Basic Survey Methods (15 credits)
- Foundation Mathematics (30 credits)
- Foundations of Computer Programming (15 credits)
- Mathematics for Computing (15 credits)
- Study Skills in HE (15 credits)
Price
Requirements for applicants
General Entry Requirements
- Acceptable passes in five subjects (exceptionally four subjects) at GCSE or GCE including:
- one 12-unit vocational A-level, or
- two A-levels or two 6-unit vocational A-levels, or
- one A-level or 6-unit vocational A-level plus two AS-levels, or
- two 3-unit vocational A-levels
- A National Certificate or Diploma at a good standard.
- The International Baccalaureate Diploma (minimum of 24 points) or the European Baccalaureate Diploma (minimum of 60%).
- Five subjects in SCE with two at Higher level or one at Advanced Higher level.
- Three subjects in Scottish Highers or two at Advanced Higher level.
- Any other qualifications considered by the Academic Board to be of equivalent standard.
English language requirements
- IELTS: 6.0 overall with 6.0 in reading and writing, 5.5 in listening and speaking
About the university
The history of Oxford Brookes University spans more than 150 years. We began as a modest School of Art in rented classrooms and have expanded into one of the UK's top modern universities with a reputation for distinction in teaching and research on the local, national, and worldwide levels.
Our primary goal is to provide a top-notch educational experience that helps each of our graduates to be competent, self-assured, and prosperous. The standard of instruction students receive is an integral component of this.
Oxford Brookes works with a wide range of partners both domestically and internationally. Our connections are essential to improving our instruction, research, and information sharing. Additionally, they provide our students a wealth of placement, internship, and employment options.
In cooperation with our Associate College Partners as well as directly, we offer a variety of higher education and degree apprenticeships (ACPs).
