International Foundation Year Pathway Streams

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NCUK international foundation year pathway streams

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Guaranteed progression to top universities starts here

Take the first step towards a brighter future by studying with NCUK. Our pathway ensures your seamless progression to a range of prestigious universities in the UK and beyond. Our courses also often progression to Australia, Canada, USA, and New Zealand.

Unlock boundless opportunities and set yourself up for success. Start your journey today.

The NCUK International Foundation Year prepares you for studying at some of the world’s most prestigious pathways universities. In this course you are eased into university study with classroom teaching that is interactive and supportive. In this programme, you will get used to university-style teaching whilst building your abilities to study effectively through 24 hours of class teaching per weeks and regular personal tutorial sessions.

Studying three academic modules plus English for Academic Purposes will give you the knowledge you need in order to help meet your full potential. Our small classes and qualified teachers will work closely with you to make sure you get all the support you need to reach your potential.

International Foundation Year allows you to study core modules (common across all our International Foundation Year Programmes), and then tailor your learning by taking progression degree-related streams.

Business & Management Stream

International Foundation Year in Business & Management

24 hours tuition per week

You will study the following modules:

English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
Business
Sociology
Plus the optional choice of modules between:
Global Studies or
Mathematics for Business

This programme offers a wide range of progression options at a wide array of universities

Here are some of the courses you could progress to that are popular with our students:

Stream

University

Course

Typical Offer

Queen Mary University of London

Business Management

AAA
EAP Grade A

Queen Mary University of London

Economics, Finance and Management

AAA
EAP Grade A

Kingston University

Business Management

BCC
EAP Grade C

Brunel University

Business and Management

BBB
EAP Grade B

Brunel University

Marketing Management

BBB
EAP Grade B

The University of Manchester

Management

AAA
EAP Grade A

The University of Kent

Business Management

BBC
EAP Grade B

The University of Leeds

Business Management

AAB
EAP Grade B

The University of Bristol

Economics and Management

AAA
EAP Grade B

Manchester Metropolitan

Business Management

CCC
EAP Grade C

Liverpool John Moore

Business Management

CCC
EAP Grade C

This is just a small subset of some of the most popular options, but there are hundreds of progressions into some of the top courses at the UKs best universities. Please get in touch with us via the general enquiries option if would like to enquire about a particular course.

Accounting & Finance Stream

International Foundation Year in Accounting and Finance

24 hours tuition per week

You will study the following modules:

English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
Business
Sociology
Mathematics for Business

This programme offers a wide range of progression options at a wide array of universities.

Here are some of the courses you could progress to that are popular with our students:

Stream

University

Course

Typical Offer

Queen Mary University of London

Aerospace Engineering with Industrial Experience

ABB
EAP Grade B

Queen Mary University of London

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

AAA
EAP Grade B

Kingston University

Construction Engineering Management

BCC
EAP Grade C

Brunel University

Civil Engineering

BBB
EAP Grade V

Brunel University

Computer Systems Engineering

BBB
EAP Grade C

The University of Manchester

Mechatronic Engineering

A*AA
EAP Grade B

The University of Kent

Biomedical Engineering

ABB
EAP Grade B

The University of Leeds

Chemical and Energy Engineering

AAB
EAP Grade C

The University of Bristol

Engineering Design with Study in Industry

A*AA
EAP Grade B

Manchester Metropolitan

Mechanical Engineering

BCC
EAP Grade B

Liverpool John Moore

Architectural Engineering

CCC
EAP Grade B

Humanities and Social Science Stream

International Foundation Year in Humanities and Social Science

24 hours tuition per week

You will study the following modules:

English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
Global Studies
Sociology
Business

This programme offers a wide range of progression options at a wide array of universities.

Here are some of the courses you could progress to that are popular with our students:

Stream

University

Course

Typical Offer

Queen Mary University of London

Global Law

A*AA
EAP Grade A

Queen Mary University of London

International Relations

ABB
EAP Grade A

Kingston University

Sociology and International Relations

BCC
EAP Grade C

Brunel University

Law with International Arbitration and Commercial Law

BBB
EAP Grade B

Brunel University

Economics and Business Finance

BBB
EAP Grade B

The University of Manchester

Criminology

ABB
EAP Grade A

The University of Kent

Law and Economics

AAB
EAP Grade B

The University of Leeds

International Relations

ABB
EAP Grade B

The University of Bristol

Geography

AAA
EAP Grade B

Manchester Metropolitan

Law

BBC
EAP Grade B

Liverpool John Moore

Public Relations

CCC
EAP Grade B

Engineering Stream

International Foundation Year in Engineering

24 hours tuition per week

The International Foundation Year in Engineering is perfect for students who would like to learn skills needed from the very beginning that apply directly to future professions.

In this programme you can expect a mixture of theoretical and practical work, as well as a variety of teaching methods designed to give you skills you need for an engineering or computer science degree at university.

You will study the following:

English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
Maths
Chemistry
Physics

Progression options

The Engineering International Foundation Year gives you access to multiple degrees at our universities. Here are a few popular courses that our students can progress to:

Aerospace Engineering
Architecture
Biomedical Science
Civil Engineering
Computer Science
Chemical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Cyber Security
Sustainable Energy Engineering

This programme offers a wide range of progression options at a wide array of universities.

Here are some of the courses you could progress to that are popular with our students:

Stream

University

Course

Typical Offer

Queen Mary University of London

Aerospace Engineering with Industrial Experience

ABB
EAP Grade B

Queen Mary University of London

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

ABB
EAP Grade B

Kingston University

Construction Engineering Management

BCC
EAP Grade C

Brunel University

Civil Engineering

BBB
EAP Grade V

Brunel University

Computer Systems Engineering

BBB
EAP Grade C

The University of Manchester

Mechatronic Engineering

ABB
EAP Grade B

The University of Kent

Biomedical Engineering

ABB
EAP Grade B

The University of Leeds

Chemical and Energy Engineering

AAB
EAP Grade C

The University of Bristol

Engineering Design with Study in Industry

A*AA
EAP Grade B

Manchester Metropolitan

Mechanical Engineering

BCC
EAP Grade B

Liverpool John Moore

Architectural Engineering

CCC
EAP Grade B

Science Stream

International Foundation Year in Science

24 hours tuition per week

The International Foundation Year in Science is perfect for students who want to acquire the skills needed to take on a science related degree at university.

You will study Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and English for Academic Purposes (EAP) to help prepare you for first year entry to undergraduate degrees courses such as Medicine and Nursing. This course is not only theoretical learning, as you will also have the chance to participate in practical laboratories throughout the year with us, to truly give you the first-hand experience of studying in a scientific field.

You will study the following:

English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
Mathematics
Plus the optional choose of modules between Physics or Biology

Progression options

With a Science International Foundation Year, your progression options are endless. Here are a few popular courses that you can access by taking the International Foundation Year in Science with Malvern House:

Actuarial Science
Artificial Intelligence and
Data Science
Biomedical Science
Astronomy and Space Science
Forensic Science
Medicine
Nursing
Dentistry
Veterinary Bioscience

This programme offers a wide range of progression options at a wide array of universities.

Here are some of the courses you could progress to that are popular with our students:

Stream

University

Course

Typical Offer

Queen Mary University of London

Biochemistry

ABB
EAP Grade B

Queen Mary University of London

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

ABB
EAP Grade B

Kingston University

Chemistry

BCC
EAP Grade C

Brunel University

Biomedical Sciences (Human Health)

BBB
EAP Grade V

Brunel University

Mathematics for Data Science

ABB
EAP Grade C

The University of Manchester

Biomedical Sciences

ABB
EAP Grade C

The University of Kent

Mathematics with a Year in Industry

ABB
EAP Grade B

The University of Leeds

Chemistry

AAB
EAP Grade B

The University of Bristol

Computer Science

AAA
EAP Grade B

Manchester Metropolitan

Mathematics

BCC
EAP Grade B

Liverpool John Moore

Forensic Science

CCC
EAP Grade B

Computer Science Stream

International Foundation Year in Computer Science

You will study the following:

English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
Mathematics
Physics
Computer Science

This programme offers a wide range of progression options at a wide array of universities.

Here are some of the courses you could progress to that are popular with our students:

Stream

University

Course

Typical Offer

Queen Mary University of London

Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence

AAA
EAP Grade A

Queen Mary University of London

Computer Science and Mathematics

AAA
EAP Grade C

Kingston University

Computer Science (Digital Media and Games)

BCC
EAP Grade C

Brunel University

Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)

BBB
EAP Grade B

Brunel University

Computer Science (Digital Media and Games)

BBB
EAP Grade B

The University of Manchester

Computer Science

A*A*A*
EAP Grade A

The University of Kent

Computer Science (Cyber Security)

ABB-BBC
EAP Grade B

The University of Leeds

Computer Science

AAA
EAP Grade C

The University of Bristol

Computer Science and Electronics

AAA
EAP Grade B

Manchester Metropolitan

Computer Science

BBB
EAP Grade C

Liverpool John Moore

Computer Science

BBC-ABB
EAP Grade C

Nursing Stream

International Foundation Year in Nursing

24 hours tuition per week

You will study the following:

English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
Mathematics
Biology
Chemistry

This programme offers a wide range of progression options at a wide array of universities.

Here are some of the courses you could progress to that are popular with our students:

Stream

University

Course

Typical Offer

University of Huddersfield

Adult Nursing

Guaranteed Entry

Keele University

Children’s Nursing

BBC
EAP Grade A

Kingston University

Children’s Nursing

BBC
EAP Grade A

Oxford Brookes University

Nursing (Adult)

BBC
EAP Grade C

Oxford Brookes University

Child Nursing

BBB
EAP Grade A

The University of Manchester

Adult Nursing

BBC
EAP Grade A

Sheffield Hallam University

Nursing (Adult)

BBC
EAP Grade A

University of Bradford

Nursing (Adult)

BBC
EAP Grade A

University of Birmingham

Nursing (Adult)

BBB
EAP Grade A

Manchester Metropolitan

Mental Health Nursing

BBC
EAP Grade B

Manchester Metropolitan

Adult Nursing

BCC
EAP Grade B

Assessments

You will be assessed during the program in a few ways:

Regular coursework – this could include assignments, in class tests, and report writing
Mid-course and end-of-course examinations – formal examinations that we’ll help you prepare for
Your foundation results will be one of the key factors into which universities you will be able to progress to.

Key Facts for the International Foundation Year (IFY)

Start dates

September 2025
January 2026

Tuition Fee

£17,600

Scholarships

Some students may be eligible for certain scholarships

Application Deadline

Early December

Deposit Deadline

Mid December

CAS Deadline

20th December

Additional Fees

Enrollment Fee

£150.00 (mandatory and non-refundable)

Textbooks (3 Term)

£240.00

Airport Pick Ups

£100 (London Airport) / £135 (Other London Airport)

Social Programme

£60.00

Minimum English Language Level

UKVI IELTS 5.0 with no component below 4.5

PTE Academic UKVI with 43, with no component below 43

LanguageCert ESOL UKVI at B1 pass, with no component below 40

All students who pass are guaranteed a conditional place on a relevant undergraduate degree at an appropriate NCUK university. To gain entry to any NCUK university, you should ideally pass all subject modules. You will also need to have a sufficient command of English. Please see the details on the NCUK guarantee here.

Some degree courses will require minimum grades in specific subjects. University admissions staff may also take into account previous academic attainment.

NCUK international foundation year pathway streams

Guaranteed progression to top universities starts here

International Foundation Year in Business & Management

Stream

International Foundation Year in Accounting and Finance

Stream

International Foundation Year in Humanities and Social Science

Stream

International Foundation Year in Engineering

Progression options

Stream

International Foundation Year in Science

Progression options

Stream

International Foundation Year in Computer Science

Stream

International Foundation Year in Nursing

Stream

Assessments

Key Facts for the International Foundation Year (IFY)

Additional Fees

Minimum English Language Level

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NCUK international foundation year pathway streams

Guaranteed progression to top universities starts here

International Foundation Year in Business & Management

Stream

International Foundation Year in Accounting and Finance

Stream

International Foundation Year in Humanities and Social Science

Stream

International Foundation Year in Engineering

Progression options

Stream

International Foundation Year in Science

Progression options

Stream

International Foundation Year in Computer Science

Stream

International Foundation Year in Nursing

Stream

Assessments

Key Facts for the International Foundation Year (IFY)

Additional Fees

Minimum English Language Level

Prêt à apprendre ? Prenez contact avec nous.

Accréditations de Malvern House

A propos de nous

Cours d'anglais

Hébergement

Informations utiles

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Prenez contact avec nous.