International Foundation Year

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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

You will study the following:

English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
Business Studies
Economics

Plus the optional choice of modules between:

International Relations

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:

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.

Humanities & Social Science Stream

You will study the following:

English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
Global Studies
Sociology
Business Studies

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:

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	ABB
		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

Accounting & Finance Stream

You will study the following:

English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
Business Studies
Economics
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:

University	Course	Typical Offer
Queen Mary University of London	Economics and Finance	AAA
		EAP Grade B
Queen Mary University of London	Accounting and Management	AAA
		EAP Grade B
Kingston University	Accounting and Finance	AAA
		EAP Grade B
Brunel University	Accountancy	BBB
		EAP Grade B
Brunel University	Economics and Accounting	BBB
		EAP Grade B
The University of Manchester	Accounting and Finance	AAA
		EAP Grade A
The University of Kent	Accounting and Finance and Economics	BBB
		EAP Grade B
The University of Leeds	Banking and Finance	AAA
		EAP Grade B
The University of Bristol	Finance	AAA
		EAP Grade B
Manchester Metropolitan	Accounting and Finance	BCC
		EAP Grade C
Liverpool John Moore	Business and Finance	CCC
		EAP Grade C

Engineering

You will study the following:

English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
Maths
Chemistry
Physics

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:

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	ABB
		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

Science

You will study the following:

English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
Maths
Chemistry
Biology

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:

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 C
The University of Bristol	Computer Science	A*AA
		EAP Grade B
Manchester Metropolitan	Mathematics	BCC
		EAP Grade B
Liverpool John Moore	Forensic Science	CCC
		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

Start Date	January 2024*, September 2024, January 2025
24 hours of study per week
Maximum Class Size	15
Tuition Fees	£16,750
Generous tuition scholarships available of up to £6,000

*Business Management, Accounting and Finance & Humanities and Social Sciences streams availably only.

Minimum English Language Level:

September & January: UKVI IELTS 5.0 with no subtest below 4.5

Academic Entry Requirements:
Academic Entry Requirements vary depending on where you studied. Please see the link for details for your country.

Minimum Age Requirement September intake:
16 years of age. Students must turn 17 by December 31 of the year of course commencement.

Minimum Age Requirement January intake:
17 years of age.

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 must 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.

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