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Mathematical Sciences (Foundation) (1+3)

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

This programme provides a four-year route to a number of BSc (Hons) degree programmes offered in the Department of Mathematical Sciences. Students follow the Foundation Year and then can opt to follow one of the programmes offered in the Department:
• Mathematics BSc (Hons)
• Mathematics and Statistics BSc (Hons)
• Mathematics and Economics BSc (Joint Hons)
• French and Mathematics BA (Joint Hons)
• Mathematics and Business Studies BSc (Joint Hons)
• Mathematical Sciences with a European Language BSc (Hons)
• Mathematics and Computer Science BSc (Hons)
• Mathematics with Finance BSc (Hons)
• Mathematics with Ocean and Climate Sciences BSc (Hons)
• Mathematics and Philosophy BA (Joint Hons)
• Physics and Mathematics BSc (Joint Hons)

This programme is accredited to meet the educational requirements of the Chartered Mathematician designation awarded by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 28 September 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:
G108
Institution code:
L41
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:
G108
Institution code:
L41
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
CDD-CCC

CCC-CDD depending on subjects studied.

Some Level 3 qualifications are only acceptable alongside 2 or 3 A levels, please contact us for details.

T Level

T levels considered in a relevant subject and specialism. Typical Offer would be Merit Overall, grade C in the Core component and Merit in the specialism.

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher
CCCCC-CCCCD

CCCCC - CCCCD depending on subjects studied.

Access to HE Diploma
Merit: 45

Merit grades in all 45 graded Level 3 units, including a minimum of three Science related units.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

All applicants must have a minimum of five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English Language, Mathematics and two Sciences. Core and Additional Science/Dual Science acceptable as the two Sciences. Alternatively, if separate sciences are being studied then one of these must be GCSE Physics. Applicants over 21 can be considered on GCSEs alone.

Scottish Advanced Higher
CCC-CDD

CCC - CDD depending on subjects studied.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
27-28

27-28 points, including scores of 3/4 in two Higher Level subjects, depending on subjects being studied.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
C

Grade C, plus CC-DD at A level depending on subjects studied.

Some Level 3 qualifications are only acceptable alongside 2 or 3 A levels, please contact us for details.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM

Some Level 3 qualifications are only acceptable alongside 2 or 3 A levels, please contact us for details.

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Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

The University of Liverpool is committed to supporting talented applicants from all backgrounds to succeed. One of the ways we support students and fair access to higher education is through making reduced offers as part of our contextual admissions strategy, the Liverpool Scholars programme, Realising Opportunities national collaboration of universities and Sutton Trust Pathways. Additional consideration may be given to applicants with disrupted education or extenuating circumstances.

Learn more on the University of Liverpool website

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.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

If this is your first degree and you are a Home student applying for entry in 2027, you do not have to pay your fees upfront. Instead, you can take out a tuition fee loan which is paid straight to the University. This is available to most students, no matter what their household income.

Tuition fees are subject to increase each year, subject to the government’s regulated fee limits. For UK students applying for 2027 entry the Tuition Fee is £10,050.

You will find full information about tuition fees in the “Fees and funding” section of all course pages on our website.

Some of our programmes charge less than the full £10,050 fee:
• Psychology BSc (Hons) (2+2 programme with Foundation element), run in collaboration with Wirral Metropolitan College.
• Programmes with a year in industry or a year abroad

Some courses may have course-related costs that are not covered by your tuition fee. You can find information on these at Liverpool.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/study-costs

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