This course combines a foundation year, making it appropriate for students who do not have the necessary entry requirements for one of our three year degree schemes. At the end of the foundation year, students will progress to one of our Single Honours degree schemes in Mathematics. It will meet the educational requirements of the Chartered Mathematician designation, awarded by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, when it is followed by subsequent training and experience in employment to obtain equivalent competences to those specified by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for taught master’s degrees. The scheme targets the achievement of better degree results and enhanced employability. You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutor-led tutorials and regular (non-assessed) coursework. Throughout, the learner is encouraged to undertake independent reading both to supplement and consolidate what is being taught/learnt and to broaden knowledge and understanding of the subject. In this course you will be assessed through a combination of unseen written examinations, set assignments, presentations and a dissertation. The ability to think rationally and to process data clearly and accurately is highly valued by employers. Mathematics graduates earn on average 50% more than most other graduates. The most popular areas are the actuarial profession, the financial sector, IT, computer programming and systems administration, and opportunities within business and industry where employers need mathematicians for research and development, statistically analysis, marketing and sales. Some of our students have been employed by AXA, BA, Deutsche Bank, Shell Research, Health Authorities and Local Government. Teaching is another area where Maths graduates will find plenty of career opportunities. There is also the option to study further for a higher degree. Every year we survey our recent graduates to ascertain their employment status.  The data is more commonly known as the Graduate Destinations Survey and is reported to HESA (the Higher Education Statistics Authority).  Here are some examples of job titles from the recent survey: Academic Staff (Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta); Research Engineer Data Scientist (C3 Resources Ltd); Research Analyst (Digital-I); Client Relationship Manager (Lasenby Knox); Risk Analyst (TSB Bank); Actuary Trainee (Lloyds Bank); Auditor (KPMG); Data Analyst (Golley Slater); Research Officer (Office for National statistics); Graduate Administrator (HSBC); Junior Pricing Analyst (Admiral Group PLC); Associate (Deloitte LLP) and Financial Advisor (Tesco).