University of Hertfordshire
Initial Year for Extended Degree in Science - Mathematics BSc (Hons)
University of Hertfordshire

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 10 graduates of Initial Year for Extended Degree in Science - Mathematics BSc (Hons) and other courses in Mathematics at University of Hertfordshire for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Mathematics.

Overall student satisfaction
49 /100
10 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Mathematics

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Mathematics 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
Median salary £28000 £27000 £33500
25-75 percentile range £23000 - £33000 £23000 - £31500 £26500 - £42000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Mathematics

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £28132 £27924 £34556
25-75 percentile range £24483 - £33995 £22183 - £36218 £25816 - £46509

Course Description

A one year programme delivered at one of our partner colleges which provides an alternative route into a named undergraduate award at the University of Hertfordshire. This Initial Year in Science aims to consolidate and develop existing levels of knowledge possessed by applicants to prepare them more thoroughly for a further 3-4 yrs of undergraduate studies in science based disciplines. The course encompasses further study of maths, biology, chemistry and physical sciences with options available in environmental biology, mammalian physiology and statistics.

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Initial Year for Extended Degree in Science - Mathematics BSc (Hons) at University of Hertfordshire

20% Teaching Professionals
20% Secretarial and related occupations
20% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Engineering professionals
5% Process, plant and machine operatives
5% Quality and Regulatory Professionals
5% Skilled trades occupations

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Mathematics

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Initial Year for Extended Degree in Science - Mathematics, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Initial Year for Extended Degree in Science - Mathematics BSc (Hons)

England UK £6165 year 1
Northern Ireland £6165 year 1
Scotland £6165 year 1
Wales £6165 year 1

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, 2025

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:

  • Foundation

University Rankings

Positions of University of Hertfordshire in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Hertfordshire in related subject specific rankings.

Mathematics

    • #48 
    • #60 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #53 
    • #66 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

See all 25 university rankings of University of Hertfordshire

About University of Hertfordshire

The University of Hertfordshire (UOH) is a publicly funded university in Hertfordshire, England. The university has two campuses that it operates from; College Lane, and de Havilland. The university works with approximately 25,000 students at any given time, and has 11 distinct schools within the university dedicating themselves to a wide variety of subjects.

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undergraduates:
14855
postgraduates:
10295
Total:
25150
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Where is this programme taught

North Hertfordshire College
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