Education Studies with Foundation - BA (Hons)

Durham University

GCSE requirement – Specific Eligibility CriteriaRecommended Criteria for Mature Applicants (over 21 years)Applicants over 21 are likely to have achieved GCSE grade 4 in Maths and English Language or be able to clearly demonstrate their potential in these subjects.Essential Criteria for Younger Applicants (under 21 years)Applicants under 21 must have achieved a GCSE grade 4 or higher in Maths and English Language.The Foundation Programme is designed to support UK students (including those with Settled Status) from under-represented groups in Higher Education, who have been unable to achieve their academic potential, to access and succeed in studying an undergraduate degree at Durham University. There are both specific and general eligibility criteria.General Eligibility and Academic CriteriaAll applicants need to meet criteria to be considered: Foundation Programme: Student Eligibility for study.Please be aware that Foundation Programme places are in high demand (we usually receive 10 applications for each place we can offer) and all eligible on-time applications are considered in open competition to identify those judged to have the greatest potential to give and receive benefit from a Durham University degree course.Applicants are normally required to provide evidence in support of their applications and to participate in mandatory pre-offer assessment activities as part of the application process; these usually take place between October and March.Application DeadlinesUCAS Deadline for Equal Consideration – 29th January 2025 (18:00 UK time). Alternative qualifications Other UK qualifications EU qualifications International qualificationsInternational students who do not meet direct entry requirements for this degree might have the option to complete an International Foundation Year.Home students who do not meet our direct entry requirements, may be eligible for our Foundation Programme which offers multidisciplinary programmes to prepare you for a range of specified degree programmes. English language requirements Country specific information