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Mathematics Foundation Programme

  • FY
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Clerkenwell Campus
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2026-2027
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Course summary

This course is for students who are passionate about the scope of modern mathematics and excited by its applications in today’s world.

Whatever your future ambitions, a Mathematics degree will open up diverse career possibilities, such as the civil service, government agencies, research establishments, public utilities, financial companies and large corporations in every sector.

  • Understand the universal nature of mathematics as a discipline that knows no borders or language barriers

  • Master a wide range of mathematical topics and techniques, such as calculus, probability, linear algebra and mathematical physics

  • Learn to apply abstract and logical mathematical methods to real-world problems

  • Boost your employability with an optional paid one-year work placement – past students have secured placements at organisations such as Axa, Barclays, Bloomberg, Disney, Microsoft, Toyota and Warner Music

  • Take special career development modules to understand mathematics’ essential role across all industries and the opportunities available to you

  • Explore your interests through a research project chosen from a wide variety of mathematical topics – past projects have included everything from life-saving mathematics in medical imaging, to wallpaper patterns.

The Foundation route enables those students to spend a year at University consolidating their school-level Mathematics knowledge whilst acclimatising to University-style assessments and exams.

Although the foundation course does not confer an official award, successful completion will enable entry onto one of City St George's Mathematics courses, including:

BSc Mathematics
BSc Mathematics and Finance
BSc Mathematics with Finance and Economics
BSc Mathematics with Data Science

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Clerkenwell Campus

Study options

  • FY • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • 09/2026

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:
G10F
Institution code:
C60
Campus name:
Clerkenwell Campus
Campus Code:
C
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:
G10F
Institution code:
C60
Campus name:
Clerkenwell Campus
Campus Code:
C

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

International applicants

Note that the Foundation route is only open to UK students.

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 96 points

To include GCE A level grade C in Mathematics

A level - CCC

To include GCE A level grade C in Mathematics

Access to HE Diploma - M: 45 credits

We welcome applications from students studying the Access to HE Diploma. Below provides our grade and pathway requirements, though all applications are considered holistically including work experience. Pass in a QAA recognised Access to HE Diploma. Full award (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 credits must be at Level 3 including 45 credits at Merit Accepted pathways: Engineering Science with Mathematics, Computer Science and Maths, Science and Maths

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF) - MM

MM plus a C in A Level Mathematics

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 27 points

To include HL Mathematics at grade 4 or SL level grade 5 plus grade 5 in SL English Language

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English Language grade 4 and Mathematics grade 4

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.

City, University of London uses contextual admissions to take into account varying individual circumstances and institutional barriers faced by applicants during the application process.

Learn more on the City St George's, 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.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9535Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535Year 1
Scotland£9535Year 1
Wales£9535Year 1

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.

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