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Mathematics and Statistics Foundation year

  • Fd cert
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Main Site (Newcastle)
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Course summary

This foundation year will give you the knowledge you need to progress to any of our mathematics and statistics BSc degrees.

No mathematics A-Level needed. This foundation year course is for students who don't have an A-Level, or equivalent, in mathematics.

This is a full-time programme. It covers core mathematics and statistics topics, including:
differential calculus
complex numbers
problem-solving skills

You'll gain an understanding of how atomic structures influence mechanical behaviour. You'll explore key scientific principles such as:
kinematics
dynamics
material properties

You'll also develop essential skills in:
data collection
statistical analysis
computer systems
programming fundamentals

You'll learn about core physics concepts, from forces and energy to atomic structure and radioactivity. This will help prepare you for further study in mathematics and statistics.

Progression
On completing the Foundation Year, you're guaranteed a place in Stage 1 of these degrees:
Mathematics BSc Honours
Mathematics and Statistics BSc Honours
Data Science BSc
Computing and Mathematics BSc

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site (Newcastle)

Study options

  • Fd cert • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
G101
Institution code:
N21
Campus name:
Main Site (Newcastle)
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Foundation

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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:
G101
Institution code:
N21
Campus name:
Main Site (Newcastle)
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

A level
AAB

AAB OR ABB if at least one A level from: Further Maths, Biology, Chemistry, English Literature, Geography, History, Physics and Modern/Classical Languages or grade 2 in any STEP paper.

GCSE grade B or 6 in Mathematics required.

We do not accept General Studies and Critical Thinking as one of the three A level grades.

Equivalent grades will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Applicants who have, or are currently studying, A-levels in Maths should apply for one of our Maths degrees without a foundation year.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD

GCSE grade B or 6 in Mathematics required.

Access to HE Diploma
D: 45 credits M: 0 credits P: 0 credits

Scottish Higher
AAABB

AAABB (combination of Highers and Advanced Highers) with AB at Advanced Higher level.

Mathematics required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade. Where a candidate has bypassed the assessment for National 5 qualifications, a minimum of grade C in the Higher is required.

Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

Applicants who have, or are currently studying, Mathematics at Advanced Higher level should apply for one of our Maths degrees without a foundation year.

Please note, foundation year entry is not appropriate for applicants who are currently taking A level Mathematics.

English language requirements

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Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

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