UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
Programme Specification
This Programme Specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme
and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and
demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.
Sources of information on the programme can be found in Section 17
1. Awarding Institution / Body
University of Central Lancashire
2. Teaching Institution and Location
of Delivery
University of Central Lancashire
Preston campus
3. University School/Centre
Physical Sciences and Computing
4. External Accreditation
None
5. Title of Final Award
6. Modes of Attendance offered
BSc (Hons) Mathematics (Foundation Entry)
(non-award-bearing programme: initial stage of 4 year
degree course)
Full-time and Part-time
7. UCAS Code
G678
8. Relevant Subject Benchmarking
Group(s)
Mathematics A-Level
9. Other external influences
10. Date of production/revision of this
form
September 2015
11. Aims of the Programme
This programme aims to:
 Cover A level mathematics modules Core 1, Core 2, Core 3, and Core 4 to enable entry to the
BSc (Hons) Mathematics at Level 4, for students who do not already possess the necessary
formal (Level 3) qualifications to do so.
12. Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
A. Knowledge and Understanding
A1. Use mathematics to describe a system/situation.
A2. Use appropriate mathematical methods to solve problems.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Class contact will consist of a mix of lectures, example sessions, problem sessions, and revision
sessions, as appropriate. The general pedagogic method is based on guided study using many
worked examples and background material from the core course texts. Feedback will be given
regularly on assessed and unassessed work.
Assessment methods
Examinations, monitoring of required exercises (throughout the year).
B. Subject-specific skills
B1. Provide a coherent logical mathematical argument.
B2. Use mathematics to model a situation.
B3. Recognise the scope and limitations of particular mathematical techniques.
Teaching and Learning Methods
As above.
Assessment methods
Examinations, monitoring of required exercises (throughout the year).
C. Thinking Skills
C1. Distinguish between different mathematical problems and choose the appropriate method to
solve them.
C2. The ability to take a problem, frame it in terms of mathematics and then solve it.
Teaching and Learning Methods
As above.
Assessment methods
Examinations, monitoring of required exercises (throughout the year).
D. Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
D1. Manage own learning, making optimum use of appropriate texts and learning materials.
D2. Time management and the ability to meet deadlines.
D3. Real world problem solving skills.
Teaching and Learning Methods
As above.
Assessment methods
Examinations, monitoring of required exercises (throughout the year).
13. Programme Structures
Level
Module
Code
Module Title
14. Awards and Credits
Credit
rating
COMPULSORY: the maths
suite:
3
MAC801
Foundation Mathematics 1
15
3
MAC802
Foundation Mathematics 2
15
3
MAC803
Foundation Mathematics 3
15
3
MAC804
Foundation Mathematics 4
15
OPTION: either the physics
suite:
3
APC801
Foundations of Applied Physics
20
3
APC802
Motion, Forces and Force Fields
20
3
APC803
The Road to Quantum Mechanics
20
BSc (Hons) Maths (Foundation
Entry)
Requires completion of 120
credits at Level 3.
Successful completion of the
maths suite and one other suite,
with an average mark of at least
70% in the maths suite, leads to
progression to Year 1 of BSc
(Hons) Mathematics.
Successful completion of the
maths suite and the physics
suite, with an average mark of at
least 60% in both suites, leads to
progression to Year 1 of BSc
(Hons) Physics.
or the computing suite:
3
COC001
Introduction to Software
Development
20
3
COC002
Investigating IT
20
3
COC005
Study Skills: Developing
Academic Skills
20
Successful completion of the
maths suite and the physics
suite, with an average mark of at
least 50% in both suites, leads to
progression to Year 1 of BSc
(Hons) Engineering.
Successful completion of the
maths suite and the computing
suite leads to progression to Year
1 of BSc (Hons) Computing.
Alternative computing titles may
be offered.
Students who exit after
successful completion of 120
credits at Level 3 will receive a
transcript of the modules and
grades
15. Personal Development Planning
Students coming onto the course will be accustomed to a highly prescriptive taught regime. The
Foundation Year is designed to lead a student from this method of study to one where they are a little
more independent in their studies and a more independent learner, thereby preparing the students
for entry on to a BSc degree scheme.
16. Admissions criteria
Programme Specifications include minimum entry requirements, including academic qualifications,
together with appropriate experience and skills required for entry to study. These criteria may be
expressed as a range rather than a specific grade. Amendments to entry requirements may have
been made after these documents were published and you should consult the University’s website for
the most up to date information.
Students will be informed of their personal minimum entry criteria in their offer letter.
This programme is aimed at students who have either failed to perform to their full potential at A-level
and so need to improve on their existing knowledge of mathematics at level three, and for students
who have not continued with their mathematical studies beyond GCSE.
The standard entry, subject specific, requirement for BSc (Hons) Mathematics Foundation Entry is
Grade A at GCSE level mathematics.
Nonstandard entrants will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Such applicants must demonstrate
that they have attained the assumed mathematical knowledge to the necessary standard. They must
also demonstrate evidence they are capable of coping with the rate and volume of material they will
encounter on the programme.
Candidates should comply with the usual UCLan entry regulations as set out in Section E of the
Academic Regulations. Specifically, section E.2.4.1 -- proficiency in English equivalent to or greater
than IELTS Level 6. Additionally UCLan entry regulations say candidates for the degree must thus
possess the equivalent of grade C or above GCSEs in English and Maths.
17. Key sources of information about the programme

Uclan website: www.uclan.ac.uk
18. Curriculum Skills Map
Please tick in the relevant boxes where individual Programme Learning Outcomes are being assessed
Programme Learning Outcomes
Core (C),
Compulsory
Module
(COMP) or
Knowledge and
Subject-specific
Level Code
Module Title
Option (O)
understanding
Skills
Thinking Skills
MAC801
MAC802
MAC803
MAC804
Foundation Mathematics 1
Foundation Mathematics 2
Foundation Mathematics 3
Foundation Mathematics 4
LEVEL 3
APC801 Foundations of Applied
Physics
APC802 Motion, Forces and Force
Fields
APC803 The Road to Quantum
Mechanics
COC001 Introduction to Software
Development
COC002 Investigating IT
HUC110 Essential Study Skills for
Higher Education
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COMP
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to employability and
personal
development
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