Study location	United Kingdom, Liverpool
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	4 years
Study language	English
Awards	BA (Joint Hons)
Course code	GR11

Tuition fee	To be confirmed

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) - good results in Mathematics - good results in French The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each band) TOEFL (IBT): Overall score of 88-89 or above, with at least 21 in Listening and Writing, 22 in Reading and 23 in Speaking CAE: 176 points overall with no component less than 162

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. liverpool.ac.uk/..s-ba-joint-hons/overview

Overview

Many students choose to bring together the study of a language with Mathematics. This Joint Honours degree programme lets you develop skills in both French language and mathematical reasoning. You will explore French literature, culture, history and institutions, as well as learn how to write mathematical arguments, formulate problems in mathematical terms and solve them, and learn about mathematical structures. The programme includes a year abroad.

In Year One you will take three core Mathematics modules, two modules in Modern French Language, one more Mathematics module and two more French modules. In each year in Liverpool you will take 50% French modules and 50% Mathematics modules. You will spend one year in a French-speaking country, as an assistant in a school or as a student at a university where you can study French and Mathematics.

Career opportunities

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 our graduates have gone onto include: actuarial trainee analyst in the audit practice graduate management trainee risk analyst trainee chartered accountant graduate business programme. Employers value mathematicians’ high level of numeracy and problem solving skills. Financial rewards are impressive: 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.