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.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
G503
Institution Code
B84
Points of Entry
Foundation
Not Accepted
Not Accepted
Obtain a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points in an Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3.
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)
MMP
in any subject
H4,H4,H4,H4,H5
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
MP
in any subject with an A level at grade C
MMP
in any subject
MP
in any subject with A level grade C
MP
in any subject with A level grade C
MMP
in any subject
C,D,D
M3,P1,P1
M
in any subject with A levels grade DD
M
in any subject with A levels grade DD
M
in any subject with A level grades DD
C,C,C
C,D,D
P
with C or above on the core
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £22,320 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |