Mathematics (Foundation)
BSc (Hons)
Kingston University

Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Mathematics (Foundation) BSc (Hons) and other courses in at Kingston University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in .
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Mathematics
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £27000 | £25000 | £30500 |
25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £32000 | £19000 - £30500 | £21000 - £41000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Mathematics
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £27000 | £27924 | £34556 |
25-75 percentile range | £23012 - £32023 | £22183 - £36218 | £25816 - £46509 |
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Course Description
Reasons to choose Kingston
– This course is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA).
– This course received 100 per cent overall student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2018 and 2019).
– You’ll use applications that model the real world and industry-standard software such as Maple, Matlab and SAS
About this course
This highly practical course focuses on how mathematics will help your future career. It also helps you develop professional skills, such as computing, reporting and presenting.
You’ll work on real-world case studies, in groups that include students from other disciplines, such as computer science or cybersecurity. This will reinforce the relevance and role of mathematics in the context of the wider professional world.
What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Mathematics (Foundation), BSc (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Modules
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Mathematics (Foundation) BSc (Hons) at Kingston University
15% | Teaching Professionals |
10% | Administrative occupations |
10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
10% | Customer service occupations |
5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Information Technology Professionals |
5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
5% | Sports and fitness occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS points from 2 A-levels subjects. General studies not accepted
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Mathematics
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Qualification requirements
Any subject considered.
A pass in any HNC will be considered
A pass in any HND will be considered
Any subject considered
An AS in any qualification not continued into A2 will be considered
A pass in any Access Course would be deemed suitable for entry onto this programme.
Any subject considered
Any subject considered
Any subject considered.
Will be considered alongside any qualification totalling 32 UCAS points.
Any subject considered
Any subject considered.
Any subject considered
Any subject considered
T Levels T Levels are an alternative to A levels, apprenticeships and other further education courses. T Level focuses on vocational skills and can help students into skilled employment, higher education and/or apprenticeships. Students who study T Level spend 80% of the course in the classroom, learning the skills that employers need. The other 20% is a meaningful industry placement, where they put these skills into action. T Levels are the equivalent to three A levels and we recognise the UCAS tariff points they attract in line with other qualifications that aid progression to higher education.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 6.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Mathematics (Foundation), BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
Costs
Tuition Fees Mathematics (Foundation) BSc (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
https://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/fees/
Please visit the provider course webpage for further information regarding additional course costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2024
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Kingston University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Kingston University in related subject specific rankings.
Mathematics
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- #51
- #64
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- Mathematics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 24 September, 2022]
Natural Sciences
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- #46
- #601
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- Physical Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
See all 21 university rankings of Kingston University
About Kingston University
Founded in 1899, Kingston University is located in the suburban town of Kingston upon Thames, London. The university’s four campuses can be found in and around the town centre, with a free shuttle bus helping students to get there. This university offers what they call Flexi-stay accommodation, which allows students to book rooms in their residence halls for periods in which they expect to be studying exceptionally hard.
Student composition of Kingston University
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Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12150
- postgraduates:
- 3740
- Total:
- 15890
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Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 24 September, 2022