
Mathematics and Computing with Integrated Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Mathematics and Computing with Integrated Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Our foundation year course is designed to help you progress to a challenging and exciting career in computing or mathematics. Our carefully designed curriculum is particularly suitable for those who want to change direction, perhaps having taken A-levels in arts or humanities subjects, and for mature applicants returning to study. You will quickly find that willingness to learn and determination is more important than prior knowledge.
At Brunel we understand that you may not be ready to decide exactly which area of mathematics or computing you would like to specialise in, s...
Our foundation year course is designed to help you progress to a challenging and exciting career in computing or mathematics. Our carefully designed curriculum is particularly suitable for those who want to change direction, perhaps having taken A-levels in arts or humanities subjects, and for mature applicants returning to study. You will quickly find that willingness to learn and determination is more important than prior knowledge.<br/><br/>At Brunel we understand that you may not be ready to decide exactly which area of mathematics or computing you would like to specialise in, so this foundation year gives you the perfect opportunity to decide where your interests lie. You might opt for computer science and work with ever more sophisticated computer technology and information systems. Or you may find yourself drawn to mathematics where you’ll learn to model and solve problems from the worlds of business, finance and science. Once you have successfully completed your foundation year you can progress to any of the following degree programmes:<br/><br/>The Business Computing BSc (with the option to specialise in Business, eBusiness, Human Computer Interaction or Social Media)<br/>Computer Science BSc (with the option to specialise in Artificial Intelligence, Digital Media and Games, Network Computing or Software Engineering)<br/>Financial Mathematics BSc/MMath<br/>Mathematics BSc/MMath<br/>Mathematics with Computer Science BSc<br/>Mathematics and Statistics with Management BSc<br/><br/>With the grades needed for your chosen computing or mathematics degree course, you progress directly into Year 1 of that degree – there’s no need to re-apply.<br/><br/>We look forward to helping you develop your learning and setting you firmly on the way to your chosen career.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
G503
Institution Code
B84
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
Not Accepted
Access to HE Diploma
Obtain a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points in an Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
25
including SL5 or HL4 in English and SL/HL 2 in Maths (if applicant does not have GCSE English and Maths grade C/4 or above)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMP
in any subject
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H4,H4,H4,H4,H5
GCSE/National 4/National 5
A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or grade 4 and above are required, including English Language (or grade B/5 in English Literature) and Mathematics
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
MP
in any subject with an A level at grade C
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
MMP
in any subject
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MP
in any subject with A level grade C
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
MP
in any subject with A level grade C
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
MMP
in any subject
Scottish Advanced Higher
C,D,D
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
M3,P1,P1
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
M
in any subject with A levels grade DD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
M
in any subject with A levels grade DD
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
M
in any subject with A level grades DD
A level
C,C,C
C,D,D
T Level
P
with C or above on the core
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £20,400 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |