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Mathematics with International Foundation Year

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-Time
  • October 2027
  • Undergraduate
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2027-2028
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Course summary

Develop core skills and knowledge, and tailor your learning to the areas of maths you're most passionate about, with our flexible BSc Mathematics with International Foundation Year degree.

If you want to study maths at a British university but don’t have the required qualifications, our four-year BSc Mathematics with International Foundation Year course enables you to undertake an undergraduate mathematics degree.

You will complete a foundation year (called Year 0) before progressing onto our three-year BSc Mathematics degree. This means you can apply for a single four-year visa that covers the whole duration of your studies.

The foundation year is designed to equip you with the subject-specific and general study skills needed to cope with the demands of undergraduate study.

97% of our students said teaching staff are good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2024, 96.97% of responders from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics).

For more information, please visit the course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/international-foundation-pathways-ug/bsc-mathematics-ifp-september

Modules

Course Modules

Modules may include:

  • Calculus

  • Foundations of Mathematics

  • Linear Algebra

  • Mathematical Communication

  • Probability and Statistics

*Please note that all modules are subject to change. Check our website for more details about the course structure.

https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/international-foundation-pathways-ug/bsc-mathematics-ifp-september

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Integrated foundation year • International foundation year • 4 Years

Start dates

  • October 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
G102
Institution code:
R12
Campus name:
Main Site
Points of Entry:
Foundation

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
G102
Institution code:
R12
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 72

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 24

GCSE/National 4/National 5

5 GCSE grades A*-C (9-4).

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)5.5We require a minimum score of 5.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing).

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Contextual admissions

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We issue offers to best fit the different circumstances and experiences of our applicants. We take a tailored and holistic approach, considering extenuating circumstances on a case-by-case basis. We recognise that some students are more likely than others to face barriers to fulfilling their academic potential at school, through no fault of their own. More information on our supportive offer making approaches can be found at: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/what-offer-will-i-get

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Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

The fees for this programme are set in line with our International fee rates. Home fees rates are not applicable for this course.

The University will increase Tuition Fees for Integrated Foundation Year Programme Students at the start of each academic year (September). The new fee for each academic year of your Programme will be communicated to you.

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