Design and Business (with a foundation year)
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- University of Sussex
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- Created
- 2/25/2026, 7:14:27 AM
- Updated
- 3/28/2026, 9:18:22 AM
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"scrapedEntryRequirements": "Entry requirementsIs a Foundation Year for you? You will need to demonstrate your potential to do well on a demanding degree, including the potential to succeed in your chosen discipline. The following sets out some of the most common academic qualifications. However, each application is reviewed on its individual strengths and merits. UK requirements International requirements A-levelTypical offerCCDContextual offerView contextual offerNot everyone has the same support to get to higher education – we help you reach your potential. When we receive applications through UCAS, we consider all factors and will sometimes make contextual offers as part of our Access and Participation Plan GCSEsYou will also need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 4 (or grade C). In addition, you will need evidence of a broad range of GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 4 or above (or grade C). Extended Project QualificationWe take the EPQ into account when considering your application and it ca"
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