2-Semester Pathway - International Foundation Year - Science, Engineering and Computing - Transfer to Master of Mathematics (Honours) - Mathematics at University of Leeds

Program Description This two-semester course aims to help you develop the skills you need to succeed at your undergraduate degree at the University of Leeds. Aiming to improve your basic English language skills, as well as honing your academic voice, this course is suitable for students who want a tailored, personal studying experience to introduce you to your higher education career in the UK. Our teachers work closely with students to equip you with knowledge to help you successfully enter the British higher education system. The International Foundation Year in Science, Engineering and Computing is designed as a versatile introduction to all three of these subjects. A core focus on Pure Mathematics will provide you with a fundamental understanding of the topic, as well as applicable skills for your further study. The chosen modular section of the course provides options of concentrated pathways such as Advanced Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology, with a view to shape your degree in a way that suits you and the degree you wish to progress to. Mathematics is ever-present in all our lives. From the Internet to predicting the weather to space travel - all these things are possible because of mathematics. It is the language of science and a far-reaching discipline. Our mathematics courses are highly flexible to reflect the wide range of topics the subject encompasses. In your first year, you’ll gain a solid grounding in the major branches of mathematics, including calculus, algebra, statistics and mechanics. Having established the areas that most interest you in your first year, you’ll have a huge amount of choice in the years that follow. Modules are available in topics as diverse as fluid dynamics, environmental statistics, coding theory, and groups and symmetry. You can specialise in a particular area of mathematics according to your interests or aspirations, or retain a broad set of interests and explore several different areas. Leeds offers two degree options: the MMath, BSc, a four-year integrated Masters degree, and the BSc, which is a three-year course. The MMath, BSc degree is particularly suitable for students wishing to work closer to the frontiers of research, or to use mathematics at a higher level in their career. If you don’t yet know which program would best suit you, it is recommended to apply for the MMath, BSc degree, as you can opt to transfer to the BSc later.