3-Term Pathway - International Foundation Programme in Computing, Engineering, Mathematical Sciences - Continue to Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Mathematics

The International Foundation Programme – Computing, Engineering, Mathematical Sciences enables students to understand a range of areas relating to their further degree study. These include Maths, Data Analysis, Computer Sciences, Programming and Digital Design.

The International Foundation Programme (IFP) is a level 3 foundation year that is an equivalent qualification to A levels. During students' programme they will develop subject-specific knowledge with a strong focus on improving their academic English language skills in preparation for studying at university.

The University of Kent knows that students love maths. So the courses are built on the research expertise of the world-leading mathematicians. And the University know they care about their career. So the University rapidly adapt what they teach to reflect the fast-moving graduate employment market.

In the first year students will study a mixture of pure & applied maths and statistics, setting them up to create the degree that they want. Small group tutorials help to bridge the gap between school and university and develop your problem-solving skills.

In the second year students build on this base, moving into advanced topics like analysis, number theory, numerical methods and statistical modelling.

In students' final year they get to choose. They can specialise in highly academic topics which typically include: topology, complex analysis, non-linear systems and quantum mechanics. They can look at application areas such as machine learning, games and strategy and finance. Or if they prefer, they can do a bit of both.