Overview

This course is for year 12 students from state-funded schools, academies and colleges who are interested in applying to study Mathematics or Mathematical Sciences at University. We work with Oxford University, Imperial College, Durham University, University of Bath, University of Manchester and Warwick University to provide this course. This is a course for students who wish to improve their mathematical problem solving skills in preparation for future studies. Please note that the course is not suitable for GCSE students.

Students applying for places to study Mathematics or Computer Science courses (including joint honours) at Oxford University, will be required to sit the Mathematics Admission Test (MAT). For Imperial College, any Mathematics applicants will be required to sit the MAT or STEP, and Computer Science applicants will need to sit the TMUA. Warwick University strongly encourages any University Test, and give reduces offers if students are successful.

This course is designed to prepare students for the way they will have to think to achieve success in the MAT, TMUA and other problem-solving mathematics examinations by developing their mathematical thinking and problem solving skills.

The course consists of three face to face study days, three summer assignments and four online follow-up sessions.

Aims

• To introduce mathematical problems of the difficulty level of the University Admissions Test.
• To develop students' problem solving skills so they have confidence in applying for universities that require admissions tests or take them into consideration.
• To provide information about the requirements of applicants for a maths or maths-rich undergraduate degree.
• To provide support for students preparing for the MAT or TMUA admissions tests.

Who will benefit from attending?

Any student who wishes to apply for a university that requires or accepts the MAT or TMUA admissions tests will benefit from attending. The course also provides a good base for preparing for the STEP examinations.

Content

The study days will focus on specific problem solving skills that students will need to develop, featuring workshops where students will be supported by mentors from the hosting university. 

Study day 1 focuses on curve sketching and coordinate geometry. 

Study day 2 focuses on calculus, surds, indices and logarithms. 

Between study day 2 and 3 students will attempt three summer worksheet activities one on curve sketching, one on geometry and one on logarithms and indices. These worksheets will be marked by mentors provided by the university hosts. 

Study day 3 focuses on trigonometry, combinatorics and sequences and functions. 

Other information

This course takes place at 6 venues.The course is identical at all venues and applicants are asked to select the most appropriate venue for them. Applicants may be offered a place at an alternative venue if their first choice of venue reaches capacity. 

The 3 face to face study days take place on Saturdays, with the approximate timings of arrival from 9:30am, to end at the latest 4pm.
The dates for each venue are as follows:

University of Oxford: 22nd June, 13th July and 28th September 2024

Imperial College, London: 15th June, 6th July and 21st September 2024

Durham University: 22nd June, 6th July and 21st September 2024

University of Warwick: 22nd June, 6th July and 14th September 2024

University of Bath: 29th June, 13th July and 21st September 2024

University of Manchester: 15th June, 6th July and 14th September 2024

Lunch will not be provided on the face to face study days. It would be best to bring a packed lunch as it may be difficult to purchase on the day.

Eligibility

This course is only for students from state-funded schools, colleges and academies.

Cost

If you will have trouble meeting the cost of the course, free places are available. This can be indicated on the application form.

Students will be expected to make their own travel arrangements to get to the venue.

We regret that we will be unable to provide transport costs. Please take this into account when selecting your first choice of venue for the course.

Key facts

• Reference:#12737
• Audience:Students
• Curriculum focus:University admissions tests
• Format:Blended
• Duration:20
• Study days:3
• Region:National
• Venue:Multiple venues
• Start date:15 Jun 2024
• Course times:09:30 - 16:00
• Fee:60