Mathematics Summer Courses in Cambridge
Explore mathematical ideas beyond the classroom, tackle challenging problems and develop your ability to think logically and creatively with Atlas Summer Courses. Our two-week Mathematics summer courses in Cambridge, available for students aged 13–15, 16–17 and 18–24, give you the opportunity to explore mathematics beyond your usual studies while developing your logical reasoning, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Through small-group teaching and independent study, you'll investigate mathematical concepts, consider different approaches to solving problems and become more confident explaining the reasoning behind your solutions while enjoying the wider experience of spending your summer in Cambridge with Atlas Summer Courses.
What's Included?
Your residential Mathematics summer course in Cambridge includes academic teaching, accommodation, meals, a certificate on completion, airport transfer and insurance.
Choose from Plus, Superior and Premier packages, with accommodation and additional benefits varying by package.
Study Mathematics in Cambridge
Our Mathematics summer courses in Cambridge give students aged 13–15, 16–17 and 18–24 the opportunity to spend two weeks exploring mathematical ideas and problem-solving as part of an Atlas Summer Courses summer experience.
Mathematics is about much more than calculations and applying familiar formulas. It involves recognising patterns, constructing logical arguments and finding ways to represent and solve problems. Mathematical thinking can help us understand abstract ideas as well as describe patterns and relationships across science, technology, economics and the wider world.
Across the course, you'll be encouraged to look beyond simply finding the correct answer. You'll consider why a particular method works, compare different approaches and develop your ability to explain mathematical reasoning clearly and precisely.
Outside your academic sessions, you'll experience the wider programme alongside other students, with time to enjoy Cambridge and take part in the social and cultural elements of your Atlas Summer Courses summer.
What Will You Study on a Mathematics Summer Course in Cambridge?
There is no prescribed syllabus that every student follows. Atlas Summer Courses tutors create their own syllabi, drawing on their expertise while taking the interests, abilities and learning needs of their students into account.
Depending on your tutor, group and age range, you could explore different areas of mathematics, potentially including algebra, geometry, probability, number theory, calculus or other areas of pure and applied mathematics.
You might consider questions such as:
- How can mathematical patterns help us understand complex problems?
- What makes a mathematical argument or proof convincing?
- How can the same problem be approached in different ways?
- How can algebra be used to represent relationships and generalise patterns?
- How can probability help us reason about uncertainty?
- How can mathematical models represent situations in the real world?
- What happens when familiar mathematical ideas are extended into unfamiliar situations?
The depth and approach will reflect the age group you're studying with, as well as your tutor's academic expertise and the interests of the group.
Any syllabus shown on our website is an example from a previous course rather than a guarantee of the exact mathematical areas, methods or topics you'll study.
How You'll Learn on Your Mathematics Course
How you'll study Mathematics depends on your age group, with each course with Atlas Summer Courses designed to provide an appropriate level of academic challenge and independence.
Ages 13–15
24 hours of small-group seminars
You'll take part in eight seminars where you'll explore mathematical ideas through interactive discussions, problems, challenges and activities. You'll be encouraged to experiment with different methods, recognise patterns and explain the reasoning behind your solutions.
12 hours of private study
You'll complete a small amount of work for each seminar. Depending on the course, this might involve solving mathematical problems, investigating a particular idea, researching a question or preparing work to discuss with your group. There will be opportunities to work independently as well as collaboratively with your peers.
Ages 16–17 and 18–24
18 hours of small-group seminars
You'll take part in six three-hour seminars, exploring mathematical ideas and challenging problems through discussion, problem-solving and other academic activities.
2 hours of tutorials
You'll have one tutorial each week, usually with your tutor and one other student. Tutorials provide a focused opportunity to discuss the problem sheet or other academic work you've been completing, explain and defend your reasoning and receive detailed feedback.
Around 20 hours of private study
You'll complete preparation for seminars and work independently on problem sheets or other academic work for each tutorial.
Across all age groups, you'll be encouraged to participate actively, experiment with different approaches and become more confident tackling unfamiliar mathematical problems independently.
Your Summer Experience in Cambridge
Your time with Atlas Summer Courses extends beyond your Mathematics course.
You'll spend two weeks living and learning alongside other students, combining your academic programme with the wider social and cultural elements of the summer experience.
Outside your academic sessions, you'll have opportunities to spend time with other students, enjoy Cambridge and take part in the activities and experiences included within your programme.
Accommodation and additional programme benefits vary according to the package you choose, so you can compare the available options before applying.
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Who Are Our Mathematics Summer Courses in Cambridge For?
Our Mathematics summer courses in Cambridge are designed for students aged 13–15, 16–17 and 18–24 who enjoy mathematical thinking and want to explore challenging ideas beyond their usual studies.
The course may particularly appeal to you if you enjoy solving problems, recognising patterns, working logically or discovering why mathematical methods work rather than simply applying them.
You don't need to know which area of mathematics interests you most before joining. The course gives you the opportunity to encounter different mathematical ideas and discover the types of questions and problems you find most engaging.
You'll develop transferable skills including logical reasoning, analytical thinking, abstract thinking, problem-solving, independent study and communicating complex ideas clearly.
Learn from Expert Tutors
Atlas Summer Courses tutors are experienced educators and subject specialists active across academia, research, industry and education.
They bring their own academic expertise and interests into their teaching and have the freedom to shape their syllabus around both their specialism and the students in their group. This means different Mathematics summer courses in Cambridge may explore different mathematical areas, problems and approaches to reasoning.
Tutors are confirmed closer to the summer, so profiles on our website are examples of tutors who have previously taught with us rather than confirmation of who will teach your course.
Where Can Mathematics Take You?
Mathematics develops the ability to reason logically, recognise patterns, work with abstract ideas and approach complex problems systematically.
Students interested in Mathematics may go on to study the subject itself or related areas such as physics, computer science, engineering, economics, statistics or data science.
The quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills associated with Mathematics can also support future paths across technology, finance, engineering, research, data science, economics and many other scientific and commercial fields.
A Mathematics summer course in Cambridge gives you the opportunity to explore the subject before making longer-term academic decisions and discover which areas of mathematics interest you most.
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FAQs about Our Cambridge Courses
Atlas Summer Courses offers a range of summer courses in Cambridge across subjects including sciences, medicine, technology, humanities, social sciences, business and creative disciplines. Course availability varies by age group and dates, so students can explore the subjects available for their age when choosing what to study.
Our summer courses in Cambridge are available across age groups including 13–15, 16–17 and, for selected subjects, 18–24. The academic approach varies according to age, giving students an appropriate balance of small-group teaching, independent study and academic challenge.
Our residential summer courses in Cambridge combine academic teaching with accommodation, meals and a wider programme of social and cultural experiences. Exact inclusions and accommodation vary by package, allowing students and families to compare the available options before applying.
No. Atlas Summer Courses is an independent summer course provider and is not part of, affiliated with or endorsed by the University of Cambridge. Our summer courses in Cambridge are organised and delivered by Atlas Programmes, with the focus on our academic courses and the wider Atlas Programmes summer experience.
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