This programme provides a four-year route to a number of BSc (Hons) degree programmes offered in the Department of Mathematical Sciences. Students follow the Foundation Year and then can opt to follow one of the programmes offered in the Department: Mathematics BSc (Hons) Mathematics MMath Mathematics and Statistics BSc (Hons) Economics and Mathematics BA (Joint Hons) French and Mathematics BA (Joint Hons) Mathematics and Business Studies BSc (Joint Hons) Mathematical Sciences with a European Language BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Computer Science BSc (Joint Hons) Mathematics with Finance BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Ocean and Climate Studies BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Philosophy BA (Joint Hons) Theoretical Physics MPhys Mathematical Physics MMath Physics and Mathematics BSc (Joint Hons). The first year is based at Carmel College, St Helens, about nine miles from the main University precinct. The College offers small class sizes and high standards of academic achievement. Students follow three foundation modules chosen from Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Geography. Module choice depends on the programme students wish to follow after the foundation year. In the second, third and fourth years, students follow their chosen programme from the list.

From Actuary to Airline Pilot, from Marketing to Medical Statistics, a mathematically-based degree opens up a wide range of career opportunities, including some of the most lucrative professions. Typical types of work undertaken by our graduates include: Actuarial Trainee Analyst in the Audit Practice Graduate Management Trainee Risk Analyst Trainee Chartered Accountant Graduate Business Programme Employers value highly mathematicians' high level of numeracy and problem solving skills. Financial rewards are impressive: recent research by Pricewaterhouse Coopers revealed that mathematical science graduates earn on average an extra £241,749 over their lifetime than those who leave school after A levels. This is the third highest 'graduate premium' of all subject areas. Recent employers Asda Aston University Baker Tilly Barclays Bank plc Deloitte EuroMoney Training Forrest Recruitment Hallidays Chartered Accountants Marks and Spencer Mercer Human Resource Consulting Ltd Mitchell Charlesworth Norwich Union Transmission Marketing Ltd Venture Marketing Group Wilson Henry Partnership Wolsley Group Work experience opportunities An optional Work Placement module is offered during the summer vacation following Year Two. This is an opportunity for students to use their Mathematics in the workplace and get credit towards their degree. Postgraduate opportunities Typical postgraduate study undertaken by graduates: ACA Certificate of Financial Planning MPhil Applied Mathematics MPhil Statistics MSc Mathematical Sciences MSc Medical Tissue Engineering PGCE Secondary Mathematics PhD Mathematical Cardiology/Computer Science PhD Photonics PhD Theoretical Physics