The Mathematics department has around twenty academic staff, specialising in a wide variety of branches of mathematics, together with a number of postgraduate students and researchers. Over the years we have prided ourselves on providing a friendly and supportive environment for students. In particular, by the end of your degree, you should feel that you know the staff well and that they know you. Understandably, many students regard the transition from A-level to university mathematics with some trepidation. On the one hand this is a healthy attitude: University mathematics is conceptually stretching and presents many challenges. On the other hand, however, we recognise the need for making this transition as smooth as possible, and to this end we have: a very carefully designed first year curriculum; a multi-layered student support structure; rapid feedback on coursework; considerable experience in teaching, examining and moderating A-level Mathematics and Further Mathematics, and in school/college liaison.

Foundation: Diploma of Secondary Vocational Education with grade 3 (satisfactory) overall can be considered. Undergraduate Year 1: Diploma of Secondary Vocational Education (basic level) comparable to A level. 5 = excellent, 4+ = very good, 4- = good