Mathematics with a Foundation Year

Overview

This course is primarily for candidates who have not studied the prerequisite subjects needed for first year entry, or have not met their expected entrance requirements due to adverse situations, or because of their previous sport performance commitments, as well as mature students returning to education or care leavers.

Our Foundation Studies programme at Loughborough is designed to help a range of students realise their university ambitions. Our streamed approach enables you to progress on to one of multiple courses within your chosen stream – giving you further time to decide which course is right for you.

The foundation programme would suit:

• Students who have not studied the prerequisite subjects needed for first year entry on a preferred course;
• Students who did not meet the expected entrance requirements due to adverse situations (including illness or caring responsibilities);
• Mature students or care leavers;
• Students who meet our contextual offer criteria. For example individuals from specific postcode areas or those who have received free school meals. Visit our Contextual admissions webpage to check your eligibility;
• Students performing at elite athlete level who have the added challenge of combining study with high-level sporting competition.

As a student on the course, you will be a full member of the University, enjoying access to the Students’ Union, clubs, societies, sports facilities and support departments, and the outstanding student experience Loughborough University offers.

This course is placed within the Engineering, Maths and Physical Sciences stream which is one of our four Foundation streams. Foundation courses in this stream include:

• Aeronautical Engineering with a Foundation Year
• Automotive Engineering with a Foundation Year
• Biomedical Engineering with a Foundation Year
• Chemical Engineering with a Foundation Year
• Civil and Architectural Engineering with a Foundation Year
• Computer Science with a Foundation Year
• Electronic and Electrical Engineering with a Foundation Year
• Engineering Management with a Foundation Year
• Materials with a Foundation Year
• Mathematics with a Foundation Year
• Mechanical Engineering with a Foundation Year
• Natural Science with a Foundation Year (maths or physics major)
• Physics with a Foundation Year
• Product Design and Technology with a Foundation Year
• Product Design Engineering with a Foundation Year
• Sport Technology with a Foundation Year

Why complete a foundation year

• Completing a foundation year within the Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences Stream will enable you to progress onto the first year of our Mathematics course or request a transfer to the courses in this stream, provided the relevant progression criteria are met.
• Completing a foundation year can be a real attribute to your overall degree success. It not only opens doors to courses that may have previously looked closed, but also provides a sound base on which to establish a successful academic career. Many who have completed the foundation pathway have also said how beneficial it was to them in supporting their transition into university life.
• Our foundation course is taught in-house by university staff.

The Foundation Studies course also offers the opportunity for students performing at a very high standard in their chosen sport, looking to join one of our sporting performance programmes, who wish to study at Loughborough, but do not have the required qualifications. It is ideal for students who wish to combine their performance sports training with academic study.

What you'll study

The Foundation Programme is integrated into your degree and prepares you for degree-level study in a supportive learning environment. Our modules are taught by University academics who have significant experience of teaching in Higher or Further Education, pursue research in innovation in e-learning and help to shape the National Foundation Year Network policies.

When you come to study a foundation programme, you will have compulsory modules that prepare you for your chosen degree subject. These are taught within the same high tech University spaces as those studying undergraduate degrees. For subsequent undergraduate course modules, see individual course pages.

The information below is intended as an example only, featuring module details for the current year of study. Modules are reviewed on an annual basis and may be subject to future changes – revised details will be published through Programme Specifications ahead of each academic year. Please see Terms and Conditions of Study for more information.

Semester 1 & 2

Compulsory modules

• Sustainability in Practice
  • The aims of the module are to Introduce students to research skills and academic scholarship conventions, basic software for data analysis, and academic transferable skills.

Semester 1

Compulsory modules

• Applicable Mathematics 1
  • The aims of this module are to:
    • provide an introduction to post-GCSE mathematics;
    • develop confidence in, and competence at, applying basic mathematical techniques.
• Fundamentals of Material Chemistry
  • The aims of this module is to introduce fundamental theory of physical, inorganic and organic chemistry in the application of material science.

Optional modules

• Physics
  • The aims of the module are to enable students to gain knowledge and skills in Physics that takes them from a GCSE Level 6 (or equivalent) to a level suitable for entry into the Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences degree programmes.
• Business and Finance
  • The aim of this module is to introduce students to the elementary elements of running a business and the basic financial statements and calculations they may find.

Semester 2

Compulsory modules

• Applicable Mathematics 2
  • The aims of this module are to:
    • provide an introduction to post-GCSE mathematics;
    • develop confidence in, and competence at, applying basic mathematical techniques.
• Programming Applications
  • The aim of the module are to introduce students to the fundamentals of how computers work, and how they can be programmed to process and analyse data.

Optional modules

• Engineering Science
  • The aims of this module are to build on Physics and prepare students to a level suitable for entry into the Engineering and Physical Science degree programmes.
• Macroeconomics
  • The aims of this module are to introduce students to basic macroeconomic principles and help them to recognise these in daily events.

How you'll study

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Tutorials
• Independent study
• Group work
• Workshops
• Laboratory work
• Practical sessions

How you'll be assessed

Foundation modules are assessed via written exams and / or coursework assignments. Some modules are continually assessed throughout the year.

Typical coursework assignments include: laboratory reports, essays, presentations, assessed tutorials, workshops and peer review (review fellow students’ performance). It is expected that for every hour you are in a structured class, you should spend two hours of your own time researching, writing up, learning work or doing set questions etc.

Elite athlete pathway available

Our foundation programme now also offers the opportunity for students performing at a very high sporting level who are looking to join one of our performance programmes and study at Loughborough, but do not have the required qualifications due to sporting commitments.

The Elite Athlete Foundation Programme is ideal for students who wish to combine their sports training with academic study. We generally define ‘elite athlete level’ as competing at junior international level or higher, or expecting to do so within the next 12 months.

Where you'll study

As a student at Loughborough University, you'll have access to a wide range of first-class facilities across campus.

STEMLab is a state-of-the-art laboratory facility which opened in 2017. It forms part of a wider £25M investment in the West Park of our campus, the home of our Engineering Schools, which includes an adjacent student learning and teaching hub which the foundation students may use depending on module choice.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements

The entry requirements for each course should be read alongside the University’s general entry requirements which give further details on acceptable subjects, alternative UK and international qualifications and minimum English language requirements.

Contextual admissions

The University’s admissions process uses contextual information to provide insights into the context in which your academic qualifications have been achieved. This may influence the typical offers listed below.

United Kingdom

• Typical A level offer: BBB - BCC
• Typical IB offer: 32 - 29 points overall
• Typical BTEC offer: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: DDD - DMM
• GCSE: A minimum of 5 GCSE grades 9 - 4 (A*-C) including Maths grade 7/A and English Language grade 4/C
• Other:
  • T Level: Merit Overall
    C in Core Component
  • T Levels in Accounting; Finance; Management and Administration and Engineering and Manufacturing are considered.
  • Other subjects may be considered on a case by case basis.

Preferred subjects

• BTEC: Science or Engineering BTEC preferred

Selection

Offers will not normally be made to those who apply simply because their A level grades/predictions are below the requirements for direct entry to the degree programme.

Students who are eligible for this course include:

• Those wishing to study a degree without the appropriate background
• Students performing at a very high standard in a chosen sport, who wish to study at Loughborough, but do not have the required qualifications due to sporting commitments*
• Mature students returning to education
• Those who did not meet their expected entrance requirements due to illness or other adverse situations
• Students with alternative backgrounds and qualifications

Applications are treated on a case by case basis and a number of other personal situations may also be considered. Applicants are usually selected solely on the basis of their UCAS application, but in exceptional cases, an interview and/or maths test may be required. If applicants are made an offer of a place they will be invited to visit the department, meet staff and students, see facilities and get an insight into what it is like to be a student at Loughborough.

*If you think your sport profile qualifies you to be considered for the elite athletes programme, please contact before applying.

Australia

• Typical offers for students from Australia are based on the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR). Typically, we would require a score between 85.00 and 94.00. For students from Queensland, requirements from the Overall Position (OP) would typically be between 8 and 4.

Austria

• For students taking the Austrian Reifeprüfung (Matura), we typically require an average score between 2.2 and 1.2 from 6 written or spoken exams. Where courses have specific subject requirements, a score of 2 or 1 will normally be required in each.

Bahrain

• Students who have studied the Tawjihiyah/Thanawiya amma (General Secondary Education Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Bangladesh

• Students taking the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Belgium

• The Certificat d’Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur (CESS) and Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs (DSO) are both acceptable qualifications for direct entry into first year undergraduate courses. We typically require an overall score ranging from 75% to 85%. Where courses require specific subjects, these should be taken as 4-hour subjects. Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 50% or higher in Maths within the CESS or DSO.

Brazil

• Students taking the Brazilian High School Certificate (Certificado de Ensino Médio) and Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio – ENEM will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Brunei

• Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements.

Bulgaria

• For students taking the Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie, we would typically ask for an overall score ranging from 5.3 to 6.0 overall with specific subject marks required for some courses.

Canada

• Typical offers for students from Canada are based on having completed Grade 12. The information below outlines the requirements for different states:
  • Alberta, Northwest Territory, Nunavut:
    • Typical offers are based on an average of best 5 grade 12 courses in the General High School Diploma and offers typically range from 80% - 93%.
    • Where courses require specific subjects, these should be taken as thirty-level courses. Where A Level Maths is a course requirement, both Mathematics 30-1 and Mathematics 30-2 should be completed.
    • Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 60% or higher in grade 10 Maths.
  • British Columbia, Yukon Territory:
    • Typical offers range from ‘BBBBBB’ – ‘AAAAAA’ from best 6 grade 12 subjects in the Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma.
    • Where courses require specific subjects these would normally need to be achieved at ‘A’ or ‘B’.
    • Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of ‘C’ or higher in grade 10 Maths.
  • Manitoba:
    • Typical offers are based on an average of best 5 subjects at 300 level in the High School Graduation Diploma and offers typically range from 80% - 93% with specific subject marks required for some courses.
    • Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 60% or higher in grade 10 Maths.
  • New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan:
    • Typical offers are based on an average of best 5 grade 12 subjects in the High School Graduation Diploma and offers typically range from 80% - 93% with specific subject marks required for some courses. Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 60% or higher in grade 10 Maths.
  • Newfoundland & Labrador:
    • Typical offers are based on an average of best 5 university preparatory level subjects in the High School Graduation Diploma and offers typically range from 80% - 93% with specific subject marks required for some courses.
    • Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 60% or higher in grade 10 Maths.
  • Nova Scotia:
    • Typical offers are based on an average of best 5 subjects at level 4 or 5 in the High School Completion Certificate and offers typically range from 80% - 93% with specific subject marks required for some courses.
    • Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 60% or higher in grade 10 Maths.
  • Ontario:
    • Typical offers are based on an average of best 6 grade 12 courses at ‘4U’, ‘4M’ or ‘DU’ in the Ontario Secondary School Diploma and offers typically range from 80% - 93% with specific subject marks required for some courses.
    • Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 60% or higher in grade 10 Maths.

China

• Students taking the Senior Middle Examinations will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Croatia

• For students taking the Croatian Matura (Svjedodžba o Maturi), we typically require an average score between 4.0 and 5.0.

Cyprus

• The Apolytirion is not accepted for direct entry to the University when studied on its own. However, we are happy to consider students taking the Apolytirion alongside either 1 or 2 A Levels. For courses with typical offer requirements of ‘ABB’, we would typically require 19.5 in the Apolytirion alongside an ‘A’ at A Level or 18.0 in the Apolytirion alongside ‘AB’ at A Level. Where courses require specific subjects, these must be taken at A Level.

Czech Republic

• For students taking the Maturita (Vysvědčení o Maturitní Zkoušce), we typically require an average ranging from 2.00 to 1.00 from best 4 subjects with specific subject marks (either 1 or 2) required for some courses.

Denmark

• For students taking the Bevis for Studentereksamen (STX), typical offers range from 8.0 to 10.5 in the weighted average mark from the STX. Some courses may require marks (either 10 or 12) in specific Level A subjects.

Egypt

• Students who have studied the Thanaweya A’ama (Certificate of General Secondary Education) will need complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Estonia

• For students taking the Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus with the Riigieksamitunnistus, we typically require a high average grade between 4.3 and 4.8 in the Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus as well as an average percentage between 77% and 90% in the Riigieksamitunnistus.

European Baccalaureate

• For students taking the European Baccalaureate, we typically require an overall average mark between 78% and 88% with specific subject marks (normally 8.0 or higher from a 4 or 5 period subject) required for some courses.

Faroe Islands

• Students taking the Studentsprógv would normally be required to achieve a score between 8.0 and 10.5 with specific subject marks (either 10 or 12) required for some courses.

Finland

• For students taking the Ylioppilastutkinto / Studentexamen, typical offer requirements would normally be based on achievement in best 4 subjects. Offers will typically be expressed as four letter grades ranging from MMMM (achieve Magna cum laude approbatur or higher in four subjects) to LEEE (achieve Eximia cum laude approbatur or higher in four subjects with at least one subject at Laudatur).

France

• For students taking the new French Baccalauréat Général (assessed from 2021 onwards), we typically require an overall result between 13.0 – 15.5 with results of 14-15 in two speciality subjects. Specific speciality subjects are required for some courses.

Germany

• Students taking the typically require an overall score ranging from 1.3 to 2.0 with specific subject marks required for some courses (normally between 12 and 15).

Ghana

• Students taking the WASSCE will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Greece

• Students taking the Greek Apolyterion are normally required to also take the Panhellenic Exams. Typical offers are based on the General Access Grade in the Panhellenics and range from 16.5 to 19.0 depending on the course applied for. Where courses have specific subject requirements, these should be taken as ‘Direction’ subjects within the Panhellenics. Students applying for Science or Engineering courses would generally be expected to have followed the Sciences direction. We will also normally ask for a mark between 17.0 and 19.0 in the Apolyterion certificate.

Hong Kong

• Typical offers for students taking the vary by course and range from ‘5, 4, 4’ – ‘5*, 5, 5’ from best 3 subjects, of which 2 must be electives and excluding Liberal Studies and Chinese. Where courses require specific subjects, we would be looking for grades between ‘4’ and ‘5’ in these subjects.

Hungary

• For students taking the Hungarian Matura (Érettségi Bizonyítvány), we typically require an average ranging from 70% to 83% from best 5 subjects which must include at least 2 higher level exams.

Iceland

• For students taking the Stúdentspróf, we typically require an overall grade between 8.0 and 9.3 with specific subject marks (between 8 and 10) required for some courses.

India

• Typical offers are based on the Standard XII school leaving qualifications. When awarded by CBSE, ISCE or West Bengal Exam Boards, we typically ask for results in the region of 78% - 88% average performance from best 4 subjects. For other state boards, we would be looking for achievement between 83% - 93% from best 4 subjects. Specific subject marks at Standard X or Standard XII may be required for some courses.

Indonesia

• Students who have studied the Ijazah: Sekolah Menengah Atas/Madrasah Aliyah (SMA/MA) will need complete a suitable Foundation Year.

International students

• International students may be eligible for a Foundation course at ON CAMPUS Loughborough. ON CAMPUS Loughborough works in partnership with Loughborough University and offers guaranteed progression onto our courses subject to meeting progression criteria.

Ireland

• Students who have taken the Leaving Certificate under the new grading system (post 2016) would normally be required to achieve 5 higher level passes with grades ranging from H2 H2 H3 H3 H3 to H1 H1 H2 H2 H2. Where courses have specific A Level subject requirements, these should be taken at higher level.

Israel

• For students taking the Bagrut, we would require students to have studied at least 21 study units. Typical offers will be based on average percentage from 3 best 5-unit level subjects with requirements ranging from 78% to 92% depending on the course. Please note that we do not use the Optimal Average and do not consider bonus points as part of our offers.

Italy

• For students taking the Diploma di Esamo di Stato, we typically require an overall score ranging from 85% - 98% overall. Where courses require specific subjects, we would be looking for marks between 8 and 10 in school assessment.

Japan

• Students taking the Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Jordan

• Students taking the Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Kazakhstan

• Typical offers for students from Kazakhstan are based on the Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools (NIS) Grade 12 Certificate. Typically, we would require a score between AAA and BBB from Advanced level subjects. Where courses have specific subject requirements, these will be expected to be studied at Advanced level.

Kenya

• Students taking the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Kuwait

• Students who have studied the Tawjihiyah/Thanawiya amma (General Secondary Education Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Latvia

• For students taking the Atestāts par Vispārējo Vidējo Izglītību, we typically require a high average grade between 9.2 and 10.0 as well as an average between 87% and 95% from best 4 state exams.

Lebanon

• Students taking the Baccalauréat Général will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Lithuania

• For students taking the Brandos Atestatas, typical offers generally range from 9.0 – 10.0 overall. We would also typically ask for an average percentage from the best 3 state exams between 80% and 94%. Where courses require specific subjects, we would typically require these to be taken as state exams.

Malaysia

• For students taking either the Matrikulasi (Matriculation Certificate) or the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysian (STPM), we would typically require grades ranging from AAA-BBB from best 3 (core) subjects excluding general studies.

Malta

• For students taking the Advanced Matriculation Exam, typical offers would normally be based on achievement in 2 advanced level subjects (typically between BB and AA) and 3 intermediate level subjects excluding Systems of Knowledge (typically between BCC and AAA).

Netherlands

• For students taking the Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO)., typical offers range from 6.6 to 7.4 average from the VWO with specific subject marks (between 7 and 9) required for some courses.

New Zealand

• For students taking the National Certificate in Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3, typical offers will be based on overall achievement in the NCEA plus a required number of credits achieved at the next level up. For example, where A Level requirements are ABB, we would normally require a Merit overall with 20 Level 3 credits achieved at Excellence.

Nigeria

• Students taking the WASSCE will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Norway

• For students taking the Vitnemål for Videregående Opplæring, typical offers are normally based on an average score from 2500 credits with an ‘A’ counting as 20 points, a ‘B’ counting as 17.5 points, a ‘C’ counting as 15 points etc. Typical offers range from 16.0 to 18.8 average from 2500 credits.

Oman

• Students who have studied the Tawjihiyah/Thanawiya amma (General Secondary Education Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Pakistan

• Students taking the Intermediate/Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Poland

• For students taking the new Matura, typical offers are based on average achievement from 3 extended level exams and offers normally range from 75% - 85%. Where courses require specific subjects, these should be taken as extended level exams and we would normally look for marks between 75% and 90%.

Portugal

• Students taking the Diploma de Ensino Secundário would normally be required to achieve a score between 16 and 18 with specific subject marks (between 17 and 19) required for some courses.

Qatar

• Students taking the Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama (Senior School Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Romania

• For students taking the Diploma de Bacalaureat, typical offers range from 8.6 – 9.4 overall. Where courses require a specific subject, we would be looking for this to be studied as the optional subject within the Diploma de Bacalaureat with marks between 8.6 and 9.8.

Russia

• Students taking the Certificate of Unified State Examination will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Saudi Arabia

• Students who have studied the Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Singapore

• For students with Singapore A Levels, typical offers normally range from BBC to AAA from three H2 Level subjects and offers are typically one grade lower than the typical A Level requirement as stated in the undergraduate prospectus due to the comparative difficulty.

Slovakia

• For students taking the Slovakian Matura (Vysvedčenie o maturitnej skúške), typical offers range from 2.00 to 1.00 average from best 4 subjects with specific subject marks (either 1 or 2) required for some courses.

Slovenia

• For students taking the Maturitetno Spričevalo., we typically require an overall total score of between 22 and 30 out of 34.

South Africa

• For students taking the National Senior Certificate (NSC), typical offers range from 6,6,6,6,6 to 7,7,7,7,7 from the best 5 subjects, excluding Life Orientation.

South Korea

• Students taking the High School Diploma will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Spain

• For students taking the Titulo de Bachillerato, we typically require an overall score of 7.50 – 9.50.

Sri Lanka

• Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements. The Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) is also acceptable with grades equivalent to the typical A Level offer requirements.

Sweden

• For students tasking the Avgångsbetyg / Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola, typical offers are normally based on an average score from 2500 credits with an ‘A’ counting as 20 points, a ‘B’ counting as 17.5 points, a ‘C’ counting as 15 points etc. Typical offers range from 16.0 to 18.8 average from 2500 credits.

Switzerland

• Students taking the following qualifications would be considered for direct entry to undergraduate courses: Certificat de Maturité, Attestato di Maturità. Typical offer requirements are based on average achievement from best 12 subjects and offers typically range from 4.8 – 5.5. Where courses require specific subjects, we would be looking for marks between 5.0 and 6.0 in school assessment.

Taiwan

• Students taking the Senior High School Diploma will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Tanzania

• The Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) is acceptable for entry into the first year of undergraduate courses. Typical offers are the same as for UK A Levels as stated in the Undergraduate Prospectus.

Thailand

• Students taking the Certificate of Secondary Education/Maw 6 will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

The Caribbean

• For students taking the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE), we typically require a range from ‘2, 2, 2’ - ‘1, 1, 1’ achieved from three 2-unit exams with specific subject marks of ‘1’ or ‘2’ required by some courses.

The Gulf

• Students who have studied the Tawjihiyah/Thanawiya amma (General Secondary Education Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Turkey

• For students taking the Anadolu Lisesi (Anatolian High School Diploma) or Fen Lisesi (Science High School Diploma), will typically require a pass mark of higher than 80%.

Uganda

• Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements. The Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) is also acceptable with grades equivalent to the typical A Level offer requirements.

Ukraine

• Students taking the Atestat pro Povnu Zagal'nu Sersdniu Osvitu/Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

United Arab Emirates

• Students who have studied the Tawjihiyah/Thanawiya amma (General Secondary Education Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

United States of America

• For students studying in the USA, typical offers for entry onto undergraduate level courses are based on obtaining 3.2/4.0 GPA in the High School Graduation Diploma, in addition to a combination of any three of the following:
  • Advanced Placement (AP) Exam
  • IB Higher Levels
  • College level class credit (should normally be taken in Grade 12 for one semester, and be equivalent to 3 credits/units in an academic subject)
  • Honors classes (should be taken for a full academic year in either Grade 11 or Grade 12)

Vietnam

• Students who have studied the Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Phổ Thông Trung Học will need to complete an appropriate Foundation Year.

Zambia

• Students who have studied the General Certificate of Education will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Zimbabwe

• Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements.

Tuition fees for 2026 entry

UK fees

• Full-time course per annum: £9,535

International fees

• See ON CAMPUS Loughborough

UK tuition fees align with the applicable fee caps set by the UK government, and as such they are subject to changes made to the agreed cap in a specific year.

International students may be eligible for a Foundation course at ONCAMPUS Loughborough. ONCAMPUS Loughborough works in partnership with Loughborough University and offers guaranteed progression onto our courses subject to meeting progression criteria.

Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessment and operating University facilities such as the library, IT equipment and other support services. University fees and charges can be paid in advance and there are several methods of payment, including online payments and payment by instalment.

Additional costs

While the cost of your tuition covers lots of things, it doesn’t cover everything. For instance this course doesn’t cover the cost of any stationary, printing, books or re-assessments which you might need.

Foundation course pathways

Upon successful completion of this foundation course, you’ll be able to progress onto the following courses:

• Financial Mathematics BSc
• Mathematics & Accounting & Finance BSc
• Mathematics BSc
• Mathematics MMath
• Mathematics with Economics BSc
• Mathematics with Statistics BSc

Why study here

• Top 20 in the UK for Mathematics The Guardian University Guide 2025
• Top 20 in the UK for Mathematics The Complete University Guide 2026
• 100% of Mathematical Sciences research impact rated 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' REF 2021

All eligible courses accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and Its Applications (IMA)

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