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Economics and Mathematics with an Integrated Foundation Year

Course details
  • BSc (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time including foundation year
  • 09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Main Site
Awarded by:
Brunel University London

Course summary

The Brunel Economics and Mathematics with an Integrated Foundation Year gives individuals looking to change careers or return to education the knowledge and skills they need to enter one of our economics and finance undergraduate programmes.

Once you have successfully completed your foundation year, with the grades required for your chosen degree course, you can progress directly into Year 1 of that degree – there’s no need to re-apply via UCAS.

The BSc courses linked to this foundation year are:
BSc Economics
BSc Economics and Accounting
BSc Economics and Business Finance
BSc Economics and Management
BSc Finance and Accounting

All degrees are accredited by CIMA, ACCA or both.

Whether it's been a while since you last studied, you want to improve on your previous academic performance, or you’re just ready to try something new, your foundation year gives you the basics needed to go on and graduate with a full degree.

Modules

Typical modules for this course:

Calculus
Economics
Statistics
Algebra
Introduction to Finance & Accounting for Business

To view the full list of modules for this course and further information on degree content, please visit the Brunel website: www.brunel.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/Economics-and-Mathematics-with-an-Integrated-Foundation-Year

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
L102
Institution code:
B84
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Open days

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - CCD - CDD

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM - MMP

in any subject

Access to HE Diploma

Obtain a minimum of 88-80 UCAS tariff points in an Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3.

Scottish Higher - Not accepted

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MM - MP

in any subject with A level grade C-D

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - M

in any subject with A levels grade CD-DD

Scottish Advanced Higher - CCD - CDD

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 - 25 points

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)

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H4, H4, H4, H4, H4 - 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

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - MMM - MMP

in any subject

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma - MM - MP

in any subject with A level grade C-D

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate - M

in any subject with A level grades CD-DD

T Level - P

with C or above on the core

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6with no less than 5.5 in each subsection
Institution's Own Testwith no less than 55% in each subsection
TOEFL (iBT)77with a minimum of: Reading - 18 Listening - 17 Speaking - 20 Writing - 17
PTE Academic59with a minimum of 59 in all subscores

Brunel University London - English Language Requirements https://www.brunel.ac.uk/international/English-Language-Requirements

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Brunel University London is committed to raising the aspiration and improving equality of opportunity of our applicants and students. We adopt a contextualised admissions approach when reviewing applications, which include accepting lower grades or making lower offers to applicants from disadvantaged and under-represented backgrounds. From 2024 entry, the offer will be personalised based on a holistic view of the application, including the individual applicant’s personal and educational journey.

Learn more on the Brunel University of London website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Data from:
This course
Date range:
2022-2024

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

98% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
Republic of Ireland£9535*Year 1
Channel Islands£9535*Year 1
EU£17400*Year 1
England£9535*Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535*Year 1
Scotland£9535*Year 1
Wales£9535*Year 1
International£17400*Year 1

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

EU nationals may be eligible for a discount on their fees - please see our website at https://www.brunel.ac.uk/scholarships/page?id=c8112b36-1680-4492-b55c-f4e9932ae2e8

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