Studying a foundation course will help you attain the correct level of qualifications and skills to pursue a degree at university – it will also help students who require additional English language support. A foundation year is usually available as a three-term programme which is made up of academic modules and specific modules related to your chosen subject. 

A foundation year bridges the gap if you do not have the right qualifications to go straight on to an undergraduate degree programme. It provides a broad introduction to subjects of your choice and helps you gain valuable academic, study and English language skills.

UK universities usually require Foundation programme to offer 3 or 4 subjects. It should be noted that some subjects are compulsory within specific Foundation Programmes, e.g. Mathematics and Mechanics for all Engineering students. In contrast, in some Foundation Programmes, the subject choice is more flexible, e.g. Law, where almost any combination of subjects could be offered.

On successful completion, most courses guarantee progression to the second year of a bachelor’s degree, which is very cost-effective.
Studying a foundation course will help you attain the correct level of qualifications and skills to pursue a degree at university – it will also help students who require additional English language support. A foundation year is usually available as a three-term programme which is made up of academic modules and specific modules related to your chosen subject. 

A foundation year bridges the gap if you do not have the right qualifications to go straight on to an undergraduate degree programme. It provides a broad introduction to subjects of your choice and helps you gain valuable academic, study and English language skills.

This course is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree. It aims to help you develop the skills you need to join the second year of a related degree at the university, by building on your pre-existing English language skills and supporting you through the introduction to a British-style university curriculum.