University Foundation Programme

It is accepted by the vast majority of British universities including Royal Holloway (University of London), Queen Mary (University of London), Westminster, Essex, Birmingham, Manchester and Sheffield.

Our Foundation Programme is a one year full time course, and has been devised in consultation with UK universities to provide the best possible preparation for a degree programme.

It is ideal for students who wish to study for degrees in the following subjects:

• Business
• Management
• Accounting
• Law
• Social Sciences
• Computer Studies
• Art & Graphic Design
• Media Studies
• Mathematics
• Engineering
• Physics

In the first term students are given tuition in Mathematics and IT, as well as courses to improve Communication Skills and to prepare for the British Council IELTS examination – an essential qualification for all degree programmes. Also, students are taught various study skills which they will require at university. These include essay planning, referencing and research skills.

In the second and third terms, students continue to improve their language skills and prepare for their IELTS exam. They also take three specialised modules appropriate to their chosen degree course. The subjects offered are as follows:

• Additional Mathematics
• Business Management
• Law
• Art Graphic Design
• Physics
• Statistics
• Economics
• Politics & International Relations
• Chemistry
• Accounting
• Additional IT
• Media Studies
• Biology

PROGRAMME FEATURES

• A course ideally suited to overseas students
• A qualification accepted by the vast majority of UK universities
• Small class sizes and experienced teachers
• A flexible programme covering a wide variety of subjects
• Two intake dates

In addition, students take a further module in Business, Technical or Legal English, which helps to acquaint them with specific vocabulary and terminology related to their degree subject.

INTAKE DATES
Students can take the programme either from September to June or January to August.

ASSESSMENT
Modules are assessed by a combination of coursework and written examinations. These exams are internally set and examined.