Pre-university 
Foundation Programme

The Foundation programme is designed to prepare you for your university studies, and we can provide a programme to help you access almost any UK undergraduate degree, from Business Studies, to Game Design, from Art and Design to Robotic Engineering 

 Each programme consists of three core subjects, linked by your area of study. A Foundation in International Business would comprise business studies, economics and international relations, while someone hoping to study Engineering might study Maths, physics and mechanics. We can also be flexible with the subjects studied within some programmes. 

 A full list of the Foundation programmes and their core subjects is laid out below. 

 In addition to your core subjects you will also study Academic English. Almost all international students will have to pass an IELTS exam or similar in order to enter a UK university, and we help to prepare you for this. In addition, the Academic English component also ensures that you can get the most out of your studies, life in the UK, and demonstrate the full range of your knowledge. 

 During the course, UCAS workshops guide you right through the process of selecting and applying to study at a UK university and our TRACES course teaches you vital study and research skills, such as how to research, format citations  and construct essays effectively, as well as empowering you to give effective group and individual presentations. 

 The Foundation is usually taken over 6 or 9 months and while the key components are the same, the 9-month students also get the opportunity to take the Extended Project Qualification. This not only hones your academic skills and subject knowledge, but is valued by universities and worth additional ‘UCAS points’. The more points you have, the higher the level of university and course to which you can apply. 

 Whatever your dream degree, we can build a Foundation programme to help you achieve it.