The Foundation route is designed for applicants who do not meet the admissions criteria for our BSc (Hons) Mathematics degree. This additional year focuses on key material from A-Level Mathematics, its applications and a number of more advanced topics. The Foundation Maths course will involve a large number of contact hours with Mathematics staff to ensure you are properly supported. Successfully passing the Foundation year guarantees you entry onto the first year of our BSc Mathematics course where you will build upon and apply the knowledge gained during the Foundation year. On this Foundation year, you will study advanced topics in mathematics and its applications to best prepare you for success on a Mathematics degree. In particular, you will learn about methods in calculus, vectors and matrices, complex numbers, mathematical proof, mechanics, probability and statistics and mathematical computing. Our Mathematics degree focuses on giving you the best chance of securing your dream job. Graduates have an excellent track record of gaining employment – 100% of our BSc (Hons) Mathematics graduates are in employment or further study within six months of graduation (Graduate Survey 2015). Mathematicians and statisticians are in high demand. Most areas of modern life rely on mathematics, so the need for mathematicians, statisticians and mathematics teachers continues to grow. Many employers value the skills you’ll gain on a Mathematics degree, such as refined problem solving and logical thinking. Our graduates find employment in many branches of industry, commerce and public sector organisations. They are especially successful in areas that use mathematical modelling, coding and cryptography, software development, statistics, operational research, and teaching. Many also progress to further study or research at postgraduate level.