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What are the entry requirements for a foundation year?
Our tariff points vary between 64 to 72 in the main cycle, and lower in the Clearing Period, however we do consider applications that are lower on a case-by-case basis.
Some programmes do require additional entry requirements such as GCSEs in Maths/English – this is important especially when progressing further in your degree.
The following programmes that have additional entry requirements are:
| Programme | Additional entry requirements |
|---|---|
| BA Early Childhood Studies (Early Years Educator) with Foundation Year | Grade 4/C or above in English (Lit/Lang) and Maths. Study skills module from university certificate acceptable to meet English requirement. |
| BA Early Childhood Studies (Early Years Educator, Graduate Practitioner) with Foundation Year | Grade 4/C or above in English (Lit/Lang) and Maths. Study skills module from university certificate acceptable to meet English requirement. |
| BSc Physics with Foundation Year | Grade 4/C in Maths |
| BSc Physics with Astrophysics with Foundation Year | Grade 4/C in Maths |
| BSc Mathematics with Foundation Year | Grade 4/C in Maths |
| BEng Biomedical Engineering with Foundation Year | Grade 4/C in Maths |
| BEng Civil Engineering with Foundation Year | Grade 4/C in Maths |
| BEng Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year | Grade 4/C in Maths |
| BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year | Grade 4/C in Maths |
| BEng Chemical Engineering with Foundation Year | Grade 4/C in Maths |
You can find out more about the entry requirements of your programme by seeing all courses that offer Foundation Year here.
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Last updated 06 August 2026, 14.57
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