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.
Foundation year courses
| Course | Entry and progression requirements | Related foundation year course |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) | Foundation Year entry requirements:
64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language and a Maths qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. Study and progression requirements: Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%. If you do not have the required Maths entry qualification you must study: Maths and Stats for Higher Education. |
Not Applicable |
| Animation BA (Hons) | Foundation Year entry requirements: 64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4 and a Maths qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 3. Study and progression requirements: This foundation programme is currently under review. Module information and progression requirements for 2025 entry will be available soon. |
Not Applicable |
| Applied Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) | Foundation Year entry requirements: 64 UCAS points or equivalent plus English Language, Maths and 2 Sciences qualifications equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. In addition to the relevant core modules, you must study introduction to chemistry. Study and progression requirements: Pass each module and achieve a progression average of at least 60%. Participate and be successful in the selection/interview process for the degree programme. Successfully complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a health check. |
Not Applicable |
| Archaeology BSc (Hons) | Foundation Year entry requirements: 64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. You will study the core modules plus any optional module. Study and progression requirements: Pass each module and achieve a progression average of at least 40%. |
Not Applicable |
| Architectural Technology BSc (Hons) | Foundation Year entry requirements: 64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 3 and a Maths qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. Study and progression requirements: This foundation programme is currently under review. Module information and progression requirements for 2025 entry will be available soon. |
Not Applicable |
| Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) | Foundation Year entry requirements: 64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language, Maths and 2 Sciences qualifications equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. In addition to the relevant core modules, you must study introduction to chemistry. Study and progression requirements: Pass the compulsory course modules (Introduction to Biology, Introduction to Chemistry, and Anatomy and Physiology) with at least 50% and achieve a programme average of at least 40%. |
Not Applicable |
| Business Studies and Law BSc (Hons) | Foundation Year entry requirements:
64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. Study and progression requirements: Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%. You will study the relevant core modules plus five optional modules. |
Not Applicable |
| Business and Management BSc (Hons) | Foundation Year entry requirements:
64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language and a Maths qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. Study and progression requirements: Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%. If you do not have the required Maths entry qualification you must study Maths and Stats for Higher Education. |
Not Applicable |
| Chemistry BSc (Hons) | Foundation Year entry requirements: 64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language, Maths and Science qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. In addition to the relevant core modules, you must study introduction to chemistry. Study and progression requirements: Pass each module and achieve a progression average of at least 40%. |
Not Applicable |
| Clinical Technology BSc (Hons) | Foundation Year entry requirements: 64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 3 and a Maths qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. Study and progression requirements: This foundation programme is currently under review. Module information and progression requirements for 2025 entry will be available soon. |
Not Applicable |
| Criminology BA (Hons) | Foundation Year entry requirements:
64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. Study and progression requirements: Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%. You will study the relevant core modules plus five optional modules. |
Not Applicable |
| Economics BSc (Hons) | Foundation Year entry requirements:
64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language and a Maths qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. Study and progression requirements: Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%. If you do not have the required Maths entry qualification you must study Maths and Stats for Higher Education. |
Not Applicable |
| Finance and Business Analytics BSc (Hons) | Foundation Year entry requirements:
64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language and a Maths qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. Study and progression requirements: Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%. If you do not have the required Maths entry qualification you must study Maths and Stats for Higher Education. |
Not Applicable |
| Forensic Anthropology BSc (Hons) | Foundation Year entry requirements: 64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language, Maths and Science qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. In addition to the relevant core modules, you must study introduction to chemistry. Study and progression requirements: Pass each module and achieve a progression average of at least 40%. |
Not Applicable |
| Forensic Science BSc (Hons) | Foundation Year entry requirements: 64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language, Maths and Science qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. In addition to the relevant core modules, you must study introduction to chemistry. Study and progression requirements: Pass each module and achieve a progression average of at least 40%. |
Not Applicable |
| Forensic and Medical Sciences BSc (Hons) | Foundation Year entry requirements: 64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language, Maths and Science qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. In addition to the core modules, you must study introduction to chemistry. Study and progression requirements: Pass each module and achieve a progression average of at least 40%. |
Not Applicable |
| Game Design and Development BSc (Hons) | Foundation Year entry requirements: 64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4 and a Maths qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 3. Study and progression requirements: This foundation programme is currently under review. Module information and progression requirements for 2025 entry will be available soon. |
Not Applicable |
| International Business and Management BSc (Hons) | Foundation Year entry requirements:
64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language and a Maths qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. Study and progression requirements: Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%. If you do not have the required Maths entry qualification you must study Maths and Stats for Higher Education. |
Not Applicable |
| International Relations, Politics and Security Studies BA (Hons) | Foundation Year entry requirements:
64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. Study and progression requirements: Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%. You will study the relevant core modules plus five optional modules. |
Not Applicable |
| Law LLB | Foundation Year entry requirements:
64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. Study and progression requirements: Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%. You will study the relevant core modules plus five optional modules. |
Not Applicable |
| Law with Business and Management LLB | Foundation Year entry requirements:
64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. Study and progression requirements: Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%. You will study the relevant core modules plus five optional modules. |
Not Applicable |
| Legal Theory and Solicitors Practice MLaw | Foundation Year entry requirements:
64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. Study and progression requirements: Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%. You will study the relevant core modules plus five optional modules. |
Not Applicable |
| Marketing BSc (Hons) | Foundation Year entry requirements:
64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language and a Maths qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. Study and progression requirements: Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%. If you do not have the required Maths entry qualification you must study Maths and Stats for Higher Education. |
Not Applicable |
| Nursing (Adult) BSc (Hons) | Foundation Year entry requirements: 64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language, Maths and Biology/Combined Science qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. Participate and be successful in the selection or interview process for the degree programme. Successfully complete a disclosure and barring service check and health check. Study and progression requirements: You will study the core modules plus any optional module. Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 60%. |
Not Applicable |
| Nursing (Mental Health) BSc (Hons) | Foundation Year entry requirements: 64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language, Maths and Biology/Combined Science qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. Participate and be successful in the selection or interview process for the degree programme. Successfully complete a disclosure and barring service check and health check. Study and progression requirements: You will study the core modules plus any optional module. Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 60%. |
Not Applicable |
| Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) | Foundation Year entry requirements: 88 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language, Maths and Biology/Combined Science qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. Participate and be successful in the selection or interview process for the degree programme. Successfully complete a disclosure and barring service check and health check. Study and progression requirements: You will study the core modules plus any optional module. Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 60%. |
Not Applicable |
| Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science BSc (Hons) | Foundation Year entry requirements: 64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language, Maths and Science qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. In addition to the relevant core modules, you must study introduction to chemistry. Study and progression requirements: Pass each module and achieve a progression average of at least 40%. The modules Introduction to Chemistry and Introduction to Biology should have a mark of greater than 50%. |
Not Applicable |
| Psychology BSc (Hons) | Foundation Year entry requirements:
64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language and a Maths qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. Study and progression requirements: Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%. If you do not have the required Maths entry qualification you must study Maths and Stats for Higher Education. |
Not Applicable |
| Psychology and Criminology BSc | Foundation Year entry requirements:
64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language and a Maths qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. Study and progression requirements: Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%. If you do not have the required Maths entry qualification you must study Maths and Stats for Higher Education. |
Not Applicable |
| Psychology with Counselling BSc (Hons) | Foundation Year entry requirements:
64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language and a Maths qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. Study and progression requirements: Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%. If you do not have the required Maths entry qualification you must study Maths and Stats for Higher Education. |
Not Applicable |
| Public Health and Community Wellbeing BSc (Hons) | Foundation Year entry requirements: 64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. Successfully complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Study and progression requirements: You will study the core modules plus any optional module. Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%. |
Not Applicable |
| Social Work BA (Hons) | Foundation Year entry requirements:
88 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. Participate and be successful in the selection/interview process for the degree programme. Successfully complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a health check. Study and progression requirements: Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%. If you do not have the required Maths entry qualification you must study Maths and Stats for Higher Education. |
Not Applicable |
| Sociology BA (Hons) | Foundation Year entry requirements:
64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language and a Maths qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. Study and progression requirements: Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%. You will study the relevant core modules plus five optional modules. |
Not Applicable |
| Working with Children, Young People and Families BA (Hons) | Foundation Year entry requirements:
64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language and a Maths qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4. Study and progression requirements: Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%. You will study the relevant core modules plus five optional modules. |
Not Applicable |