University Foundation - UFC

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?

To Save Time Gaining Entry to a British University The University Foundation Course (UFC) takes only nine months to complete and gives entry to a UK University. This replaces the need for a two year A-level programme. The UFC course provides a bridge for students between High School and University. To Have a Choice of Universities and Degrees The KCB Foundation course is designed to give successful KCB students entry to Year 1 of degrees in a range of UK Universities. Applications by students to these universities will be dealt with on the basis of individual merit. Continuous Assessment rather than unseen end of Year Exams In the UFC, students are assessed throughout the year by a combination of coursework and examinations in the same way as at University. A Choice of 2 Different Start Dates with the Same Year of Entry to University Most A-level and Foundation courses start only in September but the KCB UFC course is divided into two parts (Semester A & B) which can be taken in either order. Students therefore starting in September finish the UFC course in June while those who start in February finish in August and so both groups begin their University course in October of the same year.
The KCB UFC emphasises the needs of young people The college prides itself on the pastoral care given to students on this programme. Students are encouraged to develop their social skills and build their confidence by undertaking trips and social activities. To Study Subjects Before Choosing a Degree Course Students taking A-levels in many cases choose their degree course without ever having studied the subject. This can lead to the choice of the wrong degree. On the UFC, the degree subjects, for which the course qualifies students, are part of the course itself. Therefore, students can decide which subjects they prefer before joining University. COURSE STRUCTURE AND ASSESSMENT The course duration is 9 months and students can start in either: October and finish in June or in January and finish in September. This enables students in both cases to start University in October. The course is divided into two semesters covering both study skills(A) and degree subjects(B). SEMESTER A 1. Introduction to IT for Business 2. Communication & Study Skills 3. Quantitative Methods SEMESTER B 1. Introduction to Economics 2. Introduction to Business Organisation 4. Introduction to Law 3. Introduction to Accounts