There’s always another way to follow your passion. If you don’t quite have the entry requirements to study geography at Leicester, this STEM Foundation Year degree is for you.
Our integrated Science, Technology and Engineering (STEM) Foundation Year degrees are aimed at students who wish to study a STEM subject, such as physics, but dont have the traditional entry requirements.
The course is run on the University of Leicester campus like any other, and you will be studying alongside other students who applied for, and slightly missed out on, a place on a course...
There’s always another way to follow your passion. If you don’t quite have the entry requirements to study geography at Leicester, this STEM Foundation Year degree is for you. <br/><br/>Our integrated Science, Technology and Engineering (STEM) Foundation Year degrees are aimed at students who wish to study a STEM subject, such as physics, but dont have the traditional entry requirements.<br/><br/>The course is run on the University of Leicester campus like any other, and you will be studying alongside other students who applied for, and slightly missed out on, a place on a course similar to yours. In the first year of this course you will all be working towards passing a foundation year (year 0), which will enable automatic progression onto year 1 of any of our BSc Geography courses.<br/><br/>By completing the Foundation Year you will automatically progress onto the first year of your chosen degree. <br/><br/>The course strongly emphasises the development of essential professional and personal skills, which are necessary throughout your studies and beyond. <br/>During your Foundation Year you will join our student community and be able to enjoy all aspects of the University of Leicester student experience. You will be able to join the Students’ Union, use our academic and leisure facilities, live in our accommodation and access all our support services. <br/>You will have a personal tutor to support you.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
Unknown
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
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Course Code
F992
Institution Code
L34
Points of Entry
Foundation
Not Accepted
D:24
Pass diploma with 24 Distinctions in a science related subject, which must include appropriate maths and science content. You may be required to take an additional maths assessment test.
26
one HL science subject preferred. Must have maths and English if not held at GCSE grade C/4.
DDM
In a science related subject, which must include appropriate maths and science content. You may be required to take an additional maths assessment test.
5/B in Maths 4/C in English Language.
Considered when combined with other qualifications. All qualifications must include appropriate maths and science content. You may be required to take an additional maths assessment test.
Considered when combined with other qualifications.
Considered when combined with other qualifications. All qualifications must include appropriate maths and science content. You may be required to take an additional maths assessment test.
B,C,C
One science subject preferred from: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Geography, Geology, Maths, Further Maths, Physics, and Statistics. You may be required to take an additional maths assessment test dependant on A-level subjects taken.
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