This provides an entry route to all single honours and some joint honours degrees involving the School for those who have experienced disadvantage but who show strong potential. Slightly lower grades are needed for entry. The first year has about half a student's time on existing modules in maths and physics, and about half on strongly tutored modules that are just for the Gateway cohort. These Gateway modules provide additional education and support in maths, physics, and general academic skills. Success in the first (Gateway) year allows progression to the second year of many of the School's degree programmes.