University of Liverpool

Mathematics with a Year Abroad

University of LiverpoolLiverpool, United Kingdom

Course overview

Studying Mathematics at Liverpool is an excellent foundation for a wide range of careers. At Liverpool you will be part of a department which is first-class in teaching and research. Mathematics is a fascinating, beautiful and diverse subject to study.

It underpins a wide range of disciplines; from physical sciences to social science, from biology to business and finance. At Liverpool, our programmes are designed with the needs of employers in mind, to give you a solid foundation from which you may take your career in any number of directions. A Mathematics degree at the University of Liverpool is an excellent investment in your future.

We have a large department with highly qualified staff, a first-class reputation in teaching and research, and a great city in which to live and work. You will see a broad range of degree programmes at Liverpool – Mathematics can be combined with many other subjects to widen your options even further. In the first two years of this programme, you will study a range of topics covering important areas of both pure and applied mathematics, no assumptions are made about whether or not you have previously studied mechanics or statistics, or have previous experience of the use of computers.

The modules studied in year one help to get all students at the same level, studying fundamental ideas and reinforcing A level work.

Key highlights

  • Broad first two years covering both pure and applied mathematics
  • No prior mechanics, statistics or computing experience assumed
  • First-year modules reinforce A level work and fundamental ideas
  • Programme designed with the needs of employers in mind
  • Taught by highly qualified staff in a research-active department

Entry requirements

  • A-level: ABB — to include including Mathematics
  • GCSE: 4/C — to include English, Mathematics
  • BTEC: D*DD — to include in relevant diploma, when combined; BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma; combined with A levels
  • International Baccalaureate: 32 — overall with no score less t
  • Irish Leaving Certificate — H1, H2, H2, H2, H3, H3 including Mathematics at H1
  • Scottish Advanced Highers: ABB — to include including grade A in Mathematics; accepted at grades
  • A-level: AB — to include including grade A in Mathematics

Scholarships

  • Bridge House College Nigeria Law Scholarships

    Value: £2,000

    Up to £2,000
  • Kaplan Digital Pathways Excellence Scholarship

    Kaplan Digital Pathways Foundation Certificate, will receive a £5,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Liverpool Excellence Scholarship for Undergraduates

    If you’re an international undergraduate student who hasn’t studied with us before, you could be eligible for a scholarship offering a tuition fee discount of £7,500.

    Up to £7,500
  • Sport Liverpool Performance Programme

    A very limited number of grants, worth up to £3,500, are available through the High Performance Athlete Programme.

  • University of Liverpool Graduate Association Hong Kong and Tung Undergraduate Scholarships

    The University of Liverpool Graduate Association Hong Kong undergraduate scholarships are worth £10,000 per year for three years and are awarded to students originating from Hong Kong.

    Up to £10,000
  • University of Liverpool International College Excellence Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Actuary
  • Data analyst
  • Financial analyst
  • Statistician
  • Operational researcher
  • Secondary school mathematics teacher

Cost of study

UK/Home: Full-time place, per year - £9,790; Year in industry: £1,955; Year abroad: £1,465 | International: Full-time place, per year - £29,500; Year in industry: £1,955; Year abroad: £14,750

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Liverpool, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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