Brunel's foundation year course is designed to help students to progress to a challenging and exciting career in computing or mathematics. The carefully designed curriculum is particularly suitable for those who want to change direction, perhaps having taken A-levels in arts or humanities subjects, and for mature applicants returning to study. Students will quickly find that willingness to learn and determination is more important than prior knowledge.

Brunel understand that students may not be ready to decide exactly which area of mathematics or computing they would like to specialise in, so this foundation year gives them the perfect opportunity to decide where their interests lie. they might opt for computer science and work with ever more sophisticated computer technology and information systems. Or they may find themselves drawn to mathematics where they’ll learn to model and solve problems from the worlds of business, finance and science. Once students have successfully completed their foundation year they can progress to any of the following degree programmes:

With the grades needed for the chosen computing or mathematics degree course, students can progress directly into Level 1 of that degree – there’s no need to re-apply.