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Foundation year progression routes

Our foundation year has many routes to our full-time undergraduate degrees.

This page shows the courses you could study at Bradford on successful completion of our one-year foundation degree. Clicking or tapping on a course shows the specific entry requirements for the foundation year, the compulsory foundation year modules, and pass marks necessary to progress from our foundation year to undergraduate study.

You can also click or tap on a course name in the table to find out more information, including the modules, career prospects and more.

Whether you are unsure of what to study or have a solid idea, you can explore the courses you could study after the foundation year.

To view further information about the Foundation Year, visit the Foundation Year course page.

Management & Law

Degree RouteEntry RequirementsStudy RequirementsProgression Requirements
Accounting and Finance BSc 72 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language and a Maths qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. IELTS of 6.0 overall with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent).

If you do not have the required Maths entry
qualification you must study:

Maths and Stats for Higher Education

Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%.

Degree RouteEntry RequirementsStudy RequirementsProgression Requirements
Business and Management BSc
72 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language and a Maths qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. IELTS of 6.0 overall with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent).

If you do not have the required Maths entry
qualification you must study:

Maths and Stats for Higher Education

Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%.

 

Degree RouteEntry RequirementsStudy RequirementsProgression Requirements
Business Studies and Law BSc 72 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. IELTS of 6.0 overall with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent) You will study the relevant core modules plus five optional modules Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%.

Degree RouteEntry RequirementsStudy RequirementsProgression Requirements
Economics BSc 72 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language and a Maths qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. IELTS of 6.0 overall with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent).

If you do not have the required Maths entry
qualification you must study:

Maths and Stats for Higher Education

Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%.

Degree RouteEntry RequirementsStudy RequirementsProgression Requirements
Finance and Business Analytics BSc 72 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language and a Maths qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. IELTS of 6.0 overall with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent).

If you do not have the required Maths entry
qualification you must study:

Maths and Stats for Higher Education

Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%.

Degree RouteEntry RequirementsStudy RequirementsProgression Requirements
Finance and Economics BSc 72 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language and a Maths qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. IELTS of 6.0 overall with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent).

If you do not have the required Maths entry
qualification you must study:

Maths and Stats for Higher Education

Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%.

Degree RouteEntry RequirementsStudy RequirementsProgression Requirements
International Business and Management BSc 72 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language and a Maths qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. IELTS of 6.0 overall with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent).

If you do not have the required Maths entry
qualification you must study:

Maths and Stats for Higher Education

Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%.

Degree RouteEntry RequirementsStudy RequirementsProgression Requirements
Law LLB 72 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. IELTS of 6.0 overall with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent) You will study the relevant core modules plus five optional modules Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%.

Degree RouteEntry RequirementsStudy RequirementsProgression Requirements
Law with Business and Management LLB 72 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. IELTS of 6.0 overall with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent) You will study the relevant core modules plus five optional modules Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%.

Degree RouteEntry RequirementsStudy RequirementsProgression Requirements
Management and Business Analytics BSc 72 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language and a Maths qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. IELTS of 6.0 overall with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent).

If you do not have the required Maths entry
qualification you must study:

Maths and Stats for Higher Education

Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%.

Degree RouteEntry RequirementsStudy RequirementsProgression Requirements
Marketing BSc 72 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language and a Maths qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. IELTS of 6.0 overall with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent).

If you do not have the required Maths entry
qualification you must study:

Maths and Stats for Higher Education

Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%.

Social sciences

Degree RouteEntry RequirementsStudy RequirementsProgression Requirements
International Relations, Politics and Security Studies BA 72 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. IELTS of 6.0 overall with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent) You will study the relevant core modules plus five optional modules Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%.

Degree RouteEntry RequirementsStudy RequirementsProgression Requirements
Psychology BSc 72 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language and a Maths qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. IELTS of 6.0 overall with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent).

If you do not have the required Maths entry
qualification you must study:

Maths and Stats for Higher Education

Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%.

Degree RouteEntry RequirementsStudy RequirementsProgression Requirements
Psychology with Counselling BSc 72 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language and a Maths qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. IELTS of 6.0 overall with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent).

If you do not have the required Maths entry
qualification you must study:

Maths and Stats for Higher Education

Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%.

Degree RouteEntry RequirementsStudy RequirementsProgression Requirements
Psychology and Criminology BSc 72 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language and a Maths qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. IELTS of 6.0 overall with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent).

If you do not have the required Maths entry
qualification you must study:

Maths and Stats for Higher Education

Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%.

Degree RouteEntry RequirementsStudy RequirementsProgression Requirements
Sociology BA 72 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. IELTS of 6.0 overall with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent) You will study the relevant core modules plus five optional modules Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%.

Degree RouteEntry RequirementsStudy RequirementsProgression Requirements
Social Work BA
72 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English
Language and a Maths qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4 and a minimum of 100 hours of relevant social care work experience and reflective personal statement. IELTS of 7.0 overall with no sub-test less than 6.5 (or equivalent).

If you do not have the required Maths entry qualification you must also study:

Maths and Stats for Higher Education

  • Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%.
  • Participate and be successful in the selection / interview process for the degree programme.
  • Successfully complete a disclosure and barring service check and a health check.

Degree RouteEntry RequirementsStudy RequirementsProgression Requirements
Working with Children, Young People and Families BA 72 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. IELTS of 6.0 overall with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent) You will study the relevant core modules plus five optional modules Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%.

Media

Degree RouteEntry RequirementsStudy RequirementsProgression Requirements
Animation BSc 72 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. IELTS of 6.0 overall with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent). In addition to the relevant core modules, you must study Creative Industries. If you do not have the required Maths entry qualification, you must also study Maths and Stats for Higher Education. Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%

Degree RouteEntry RequirementsStudy RequirementsProgression Requirements
Applied Artificial Intelligence BSc 72 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. IELTS of 6.0 overall with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent). In addition to the relevant core modules, you must study Introduction to Computing. If you do not have the required Maths entry qualification, you must also study Maths and Stats for Higher Education. Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%

Degree RouteEntry RequirementsStudy RequirementsProgression Requirements
Film and Television Production BA 72 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. IELTS of 6.0 overall with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent). In addition to the relevant core modules, you must study Creative Industries. If you do not have the required Maths entry qualification, you must also study Maths and Stats for Higher Education. Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%

Degree RouteEntry RequirementsStudy RequirementsProgression Requirements
Film and Visual Effects Technology BSc 72 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. IELTS of 6.0 overall with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent). In addition to the relevant core modules, you must study Creative Industries. If you do not have the required Maths entry qualification, you must also study Maths and Stats for Higher Education. Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%

Degree RouteEntry RequirementsStudy RequirementsProgression Requirements
Game Design and Development BSc 72 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. IELTS of 6.0 overall with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent). In addition to the relevant core modules, you must study Creative Industries. If you do not have the required Maths entry qualification, you must also study Maths and Stats for Higher Education. Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%

Degree RouteEntry RequirementsStudy RequirementsProgression Requirements
Graphics for Games BA 72 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. IELTS of 6.0 overall with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent). In addition to the relevant core modules, you must study Creative Industries. If you do not have the required Maths entry qualification, you must also study Maths and Stats for Higher Education. Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%

 

Health

Degree Route Entry Requirements Study Requirements Progression Requirements
Nursing (Adult) BSc 88 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language and Maths qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. IELTS of 6.0 overall with no sub-test less than 6.0 (or equivalent). In addition to the relevant core modules, you must study Foundation in Human Biology. If you do not have the required Maths entry qualification, you must also study Maths and Stats for Higher Education. Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 60%. Participate and be successful in the selection or interview process for the degree programme. Successfully complete a disclosure and barring service check and a health check.

Degree Route Entry Requirements Study Requirements Progression Requirements
Nursing (Mental Health) BSc 88 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language and Maths qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. IELTS of 6.0 overall with no sub-test less than 6.0 (or equivalent). In addition to the relevant core modules, you must study Foundation in Human Biology. If you do not have the required Maths entry qualification, you must also study Maths and Stats for Higher Education. Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 60%. Participate and be successful in the selection or interview process for the degree programme. Successfully complete a disclosure and barring service check and a health check.

Degree RouteEntry RequirementsStudy RequirementsProgression Requirements
Occupational Therapy BSc 88 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language, a Maths and a Biology/Combined Science qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. IELTS of 6.0 overall with no sub-test less than 6.0 (or equivalent). In addition to the relevant core modules, you must study Foundation in Human Biology. If you do not have the required Maths entry qualification, you must also study Maths and Stats for Higher Education. Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 60%. Participate and be successful in the selection or interview process for the degree programme. Successfully complete a disclosure and barring service check and a health check.

Degree RouteEntry RequirementsStudy RequirementsProgression Requirements
Public Health & Community Wellbeing BSc 72 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. IELTS of 6.0 overall with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent). In addition to the relevant core modules, you must study two of the following: The Sociological Imagination, Foundation in Human Biology, Foundation in Chemistry, Global Business Environment. Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%. Successfully complete a disclosure and barring service check.

Biomedical Sciences & Chemistry

Degree RouteEntry RequirementsStudy RequirementsProgression Requirements
Biomedical Science BSc 72 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language, a Maths and two Science qualifications equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. IELTS of 6.0 overall with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent).

In addition to the relevant core modules, you must study: Science in Society, Foundation in Human Biology, Foundation in Chemistry. Students who have additional module choices are advised to also study:

Introduction to Computing

Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 55%.

Degree RouteEntry RequirementsStudy RequirementsProgression Requirements
Chemistry BSc 72 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language, a Maths and a Science qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. IELTS of 6.0 overall with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent).

In addition to the relevant core modules, you must study: Science in Society, Foundation in Human Biology, Foundation in Chemistry. Students who have additional module choices are advised to also study:

Introduction to Computing

Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%.
Chemistry - MChem 72 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language, a Maths and a Science qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. IELTS of 6.0 overall with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent).

In addition to the relevant core modules, you must study: Science in Society, Foundation in Human Biology, Foundation in Chemistry.

Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%.

Degree RouteEntry RequirementsStudy RequirementsProgression Requirements
Chemistry – Analytical Chemistry MChem 72 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language, a Maths and a Science qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. IELTS of 6.0 overall with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent).

In addition to the relevant core modules, you must study: Science in Society, Foundation in Human Biology, Foundation in Chemistry. Students who have additional module choices are advised to also study:

Introduction to Computing

Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%.

Degree RouteEntry RequirementsStudy RequirementsProgression Requirements
Chemistry –  Industrial Experience  MChem 72 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language, a Maths and a Science qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. IELTS of 6.0 overall with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent).

In addition to the relevant core modules, you must study: Science in Society, Foundation in Human Biology, Foundation in Chemistry. Students who have additional module choices are advised to also study:

Introduction to Computing

Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%.

Degree RouteEntry RequirementsStudy RequirementsProgression Requirements
Chemistry – Materials Chemistry MChem 72 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language, a Maths and a Science qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. IELTS of 6.0 overall with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent).

In addition to the relevant core modules, you must study: Science in Society, Foundation in Human Biology, Foundation in Chemistry. Students who have additional module choices are advised to also study:

Introduction to Computing

Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%.

Degree RouteEntry RequirementsStudy RequirementsProgression Requirements
Biological and Medicinal Chemistry MChem 72 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language, a Maths and a Science qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. IELTS of 6.0 overall with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent).

In addition to the relevant core modules, you must study: Science in Society, Foundation in Human Biology, Foundation in Chemistry. Students who have additional module choices are advised to also study:

Introduction to Computing

Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%.

 

Archaeology and Forensic Sciences

Degree RouteEntry RequirementsStudy RequirementsProgression Requirements
Archaeology BSc 72 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. IELTS of 6.0 overall with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent) You will study the relevant core modules plus five optional modules Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%.

Degree RouteEntry RequirementsStudy RequirementsProgression Requirements
Criminology and Criminal Behaviour BA 72 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. IELTS of 6.0 overall with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent) You will study the relevant core modules plus five optional modules Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%.

Degree RouteEntry RequirementsStudy RequirementsProgression Requirements
Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology BSc 72 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language, a Maths and a Science qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. IELTS of 6.0 overall with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent).

In addition to the relevant core modules, you must study: Science in Society, Foundation in Human Biology, Foundation in Chemistry. Students who have additional module choices are advised to also study:

Introduction to Computing

Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%.

Degree RouteEntry RequirementsStudy RequirementsProgression Requirements
Forensic Science BSc 72 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language, a Maths and a Science qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. IELTS of 6.0 overall with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent).

In addition to the relevant core modules, you must study: Science in Society, Foundation in Human Biology, Foundation in Chemistry. Students who have additional module choices are advised to also study:

Introduction to Computing

Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%.

Degree RouteEntry RequirementsStudy RequirementsProgression Requirements
Forensic and Medical Sciences BSc 72 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language, a Maths and a Science qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. IELTS of 6.0 overall with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent).

In addition to the relevant core modules, you must study: Science in Society, Foundation in Human Biology, Foundation in Chemistry. Students who have additional module choices are advised to also study:

Introduction to Computing

Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 55%.

Degree RouteEntry RequirementsStudy RequirementsProgression Requirements
Heritage and Archaeology BA 72 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. IELTS of 6.0 overall with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent) You will study the relevant core modules plus five optional modules Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%.

Clinical Technology

Degree RouteEntry RequirementsStudy RequirementsProgression Requirements
Clinical Technology BSc 72 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. IELTS of 6.0 overall with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent). In addition to the relevant core modules, you study at least one of the following: Foundation in Human Biology, Foundation in Chemistry. If you do not have the required Maths entry qualification, you must also study Maths and Stats for Higher Education. Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%

Pharmacy and Medical Sciences

Degree RouteEntry RequirementsStudy RequirementsProgression Requirements
Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science BSc 72 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language, Mathematics and 2 Science qualifications equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. IELTS of 6.0 overall with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent). In addition to the relevant core modules, you must study: Foundation in Human Biology, Foundation in Chemistry. Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 55%