This programme builds a firm basis of understanding in areas of mathematics of fundamental importance; in addition, it develops applications of mathematics highly supportive of studies in business, computing, economics, engineering and the sciences; initially, various A-level mathematics topics are refreshed and extended; the second year develops deeper insight into this work, with the joint study route introducing additional skills, and the major developing computer techniques; the final year applies the knowledge and skills previously acquired to the solution of practical problems drawn from a wide variety of areas; computing provides students with an understanding of theoretical foundations, as well as building knowledge as a designer and developer; the first year introduces the fundamentals of information systems development in a visual programming environment; previous programming experience is not required; within the general use of the computer as a tool, 3 main study themes may be followed in the second and final years: development of information systems; program design and the internal organization of systems and networks.