Business with a Foundation Year (Elite Athlete Pathway)
Loughborough University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Loughborough University

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SEP-25

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1 Year

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Loughborough University

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SEP-25

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1 Year

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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5 Years

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Business with a Foundation Year for Elite Athletes provides a pathway into any of Loughborough Universitys Business courses for students recognised as elite athletes by the University’s Performance Sport Centre, who do not currently hold the qualifications required for direct entry.Loughborough’s Foundation Studies programme is designed to support a wide range of students in achieving their university ambitions. Its streamed structure allows students to progress to a variety of degree courses ...Read more

Business with a Foundation Year for Elite Athletes provides a pathway into any of Loughborough University's Business courses for students recognised as elite athletes by the University’s Performance Sport Centre, who do not currently hold the qualifications required for direct entry.

Loughborough’s Foundation Studies programme is designed to support a wide range of students in achieving their university ambitions. Its streamed structure allows students to progress to a variety of degree courses within their chosen stream, offering additional time to determine which course best aligns with their goals.

This foundation programme is particularly suited to:

  • Students who have not previously studied the prerequisite subjects required for direct entry to their preferred degree
  • Elite-level athletes balancing academic study with the demands of high-performance sport.

Students enrolled in the course are full members of the University, with access to the Students’ Union, clubs, societies, sports facilities, support services, and the exceptional student experience Loughborough is known for.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2025 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
22/279
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
6th

Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBC Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

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Access to HE Diploma:

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Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

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Extended Project:

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GCSE/National 4/National 5:

A minimum of 5 GCSE grades 9 - 4 (A*-C) including Maths and English Language. Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024):

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Tuition fees

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£9,535 per year

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Undergraduate accommodation fees - From £117 per week

£23,950 per year

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Undergraduate accommodation fees - From £117 per week

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Loughborough University
Loughborough University , Loughborough

Loughborough University is a campus university situated in central England, and is consistently ranked as one of the best universities...

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Loughborough University
Epinal Way Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 3TU United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Loughborough  1.1 miles away
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