MAT and TMUA

Online courses for the MAT (Oxford University and Imperial College) and the TMUA (Durham University, Warwick University, Lancaster University)

Students can gain a reduced offer at Durham University or Lancaster University with a good score in the TMUA. Warwick University will also accept a good score in the TMUA as part of its entry requirements. There are two papers with 20 multiple choice questions on each.

Overview of course and applications

The course consists of seven one-hour online sessions taking place in September and October

Online sessions:

Live online sessions will include discussion of key points and examples from past papers. Course participants will be given access to recordings of the sessions should they not be able to attend a live session. Participants will also be given access to additional online resources including extra notes, exercise sheets and solutions.

All that is needed to participate in the sessions is a computer with a broadband internet connection. No further equipment is needed - communication with the course tutor during the live sessions is via the instant chat feature of the virtual classroom in which the sessions take place.

Applications for this course will open shortly.

If you have any questions then please contact Mandy Thorne.

Problem Solving Matters 2018 - Developing the problem solving skills necessary for the Mathematics Admission Test and the Test of Mathematics for University Admission

This course is for year 12 students from state-funded schools, academies and colleges who are interested in applying for places at Oxford University, Imperial College, Durham University and Warwick University to study Mathematics or for students who wish to improve their mathematical problem solving skills in preparation for a university course. 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 and any Mathematics undergraduate course at Imperial College, London will be required to sit the Mathematics Admission Test (MAT) as one part of the admissions process. Students applying for Mathematics at Durham University or Warwick University may be required to sit the MAT or TMUA (Test of Mathematics for University Admission) examination.

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 (at one of the University of Oxford, Imperial College London, Durham University, Warwick University and Bristol University), three summer assignments, and four online follow-up sessions.

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. The course is identical at all venues and applicants are asked to select the most appropriate venue for them.

Three summer assignments. These will consist of small investigations to develop thinking skills and short exercises to develop technique. The assignments will be marked by a student's mentor and feedback provided.

Course fees

The cost of the course is £60.

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

If you will have trouble meeting the cost of the course, free places are available. Please indicate this in the appropriate place on your application form. We regret that this year we will be unable to provide transport costs.

Further details, including applying for the course can be found at Problem Solving Matters