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Age:17+
Academic level - 12 years of schooling completed with a satisfactory school report
English Language level - IELTS 4.5 overall (no elements lower than 4.0)
Don't meet the required English level? See our Extended Undergraduate Foundation instead.
Course length: 3 terms.
Hours in class: 25 per week
Entry dates: September, January
April starts at Coventry FoundationCampus are also available for Business and Engineering, click here for more information.
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Undergraduate Pathways
Undergraduate Foundation Programme (UFP)
This is a one-year programme offers successful students guaranteed progression to a University degree at one of our partner universities. You will live and study your Foundation programme on the campus of your chosen university.
FoundationCampus programmes are ideal for independent individuals who have completed senior & secondary education and would like to study at one of our partner universities. The Undergraduate Foundation will provide you with all of the skills and qualifications to progress to your chosen undergraduate degree.
- A range of University partners to choose from, spanning the major English cities; Coventry, London South Bank (LSBU), Sunderland and University of Central Lancashire (UCLan).
- Guaranteed progression to a degree programme on successful completion of the Foundation.
- Flexible programme with a range of subject options and pathways.
- Extended programmes available offering flexible English Language entry requirements.
About the course...
Read more about the Undergraduate Foundation Programme
View a list of degree progression routes
View a sample timetable
Academic entry requirements
Extended Undergraduate Foundation Programme
Flexible preparation for all academic programmes
The Undergraduate Foundation Programme will give you a good grounding in your chosen subjects and will allow you to learn the study skills and research methods that you will need during your undergraduate degree studies.
You will study and live on campus, so that you are part of University life from the start. This includes full use of the all the university's academic, social and sporting facilities.
To prepare you for the academic style of UK universities, your course will be delivered using the methods you would expect to find at a high quality modern institution:
- classroom lessons
- lectures
- workshops / laboratory work
- seminars
- tutorials
- group work
- debating
- self study
What degree progression routes are available?
| Coventry | LSBU | Sunderland | UCLan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Economics, Finance & Management pathway | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Humanities, Law and Social Sciences pathway | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Engineering & Sciences pathway | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Life Sciences | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Art, Design and Media pathway | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Click on the titles below for an overview of each pathway. Nb. subject options may vary across different FoundationCampus centres.
» Business, Economics, Finance & Management pathway
This pathway includes 4 subject modules taken by all students throughout the course. These are:
- IELTS English for Academic Purposes
- three modules taken from: Business, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Law, ICT, Sociology, Geography and International Relations
Click here to download detailed pathway information
» Law, Humanities and Social Sciences pathway
This pathway includes 4 subject modules taken by all students throughout the course. These are:
- IELTS English for Academic Purposes
- three modules taken from: Law, Psychology, International Relations, Geography, History, English Literature, ICT, Business, Economics (subject choices vary by centre)
Click here to download detailed pathway information
» Engineering & Sciences pathway
This pathway includes 4 subject modules taken by all students throughout the course. These are:
- IELTS English for Academic Purposes
- Mathematics
- two modules taken from: ICT, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology (subject choices vary by centre)
Click here to download detailed pathway information
» Life Sciences pathway
This pathway includes 4 subject modules taken by all students throughout the course. These are:
- IELTS English for Academic Purposes
- Biology
- two modules taken from: ICT, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology, Sociology (subject choices vary by centre)
Click here to download detailed pathway information
» Art, Design & Media pathway
This pathway is taught differently at different centres. At Coventry University there is a greater focus on practical art and design skills and portfolio development.
Coventry University: Coventry School of Art & Design
The course comprises of three stages:
- Diagnostic – introduction to core subject and development of key skills
- Developmental – continued development in core modules and option subjects elected
- Specialist Activity – consolidation of knowledge and skills developed in first two stages and culminates in a final major project and End of Year Exhibition
All students will study the following modules: Art & Design Contextual, Critical & Cultural Studies; 2-D Design; 3-D Design; English for Academic Purposes
Students will also have Tutorials and visits to Coventry School of Art & Design and local art galleries and exhibitions as part of their programme.
Find out more about this pathway and Coventry School of Art & Design
UCLan / LSBU
The programme at these centres includes 4 subject modules taken by all students throughout the course. These are:
- IELTS English for Academic Purposes
- Media Arts
- two modules taken from: English Literature, ICT, Psychology, Sociology (subject choices vary by centre)
For a full list of degree programmes available visit our location pages:
FoundationCampus programmes are only available to non-EU students (if you are an EU student, find out more about our University Foundation programme for EU students at CATS College).The timetable below gives an example of a typical week on the programme.
Note: This timetable will vary by centre and by pathway and is subject to change without prior warning.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09.00-10.30 | Subject 1 e.g. Economics |
Subject 2 e.g. Accounting |
Subject 2 e.g. Economics |
Subject 3 e.g. Business |
Subject 3 e.g. Business |
| 10.45-11.15 | |||||
| 11.15-12.15 | Self-study: Language laboratory | Tutorial | |||
| 12.15-13.15 | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
| 13.15-13.45 | Free time | Subject 2 e.g. Accounting | Sports afternoon - play basketball |
Subject 3 e.g. Business |
Subject 1 e.g. Economics |
| 13.45-14.15 | English - Vocabulary | Self-study: preparing presentation for business lesson on Friday |
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| 14.15-14.45 | English - Skills & Training | Guest Lecture on market research |
Subject 2 e.g. Accounting |
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| 15.00-16.30 | English - IELTS Preparation | ||||
| 16.45-17.15 | Self-study: library research for economics coursework | English - IELTS Preparation |
English - Grammar | Subject 3 e.g. Business | |
| 17.15-18.15 | Subject 2 e.g. Accounting | English - Vocabulary | Self-study: Grammar excercises | ||
| 18.15 | Debating society | International students' event at the Students' Union | Dinner with team friends | Prepare coursework for Accounting | Meal with friends in student residence |
Student Profile
"We get to try lots of different areas of Art & Design, most of them at the University in the workshops and studios of Coventry’s School of Art & Design
I had studied a business foundation course at another university but during I knew business wasn’t for me. I found the details of the Art FoundationCampus on the internet and was attracted by the chance to try lots of different areas of Art and Design to help me decide what area to specialise in. On the Foundation programme I have already tried printmaking, woodwork, fashion and metalwork but I am still not sure what area I want to major in. I do know though that whichever degree I choose I am guaranteed a place when I successfully complete this programme."
Richard Lam, Hong Kong
University Foundation Programme, Coventry FoundationCampus
Staff profile
Mary Bounds - Centre Head
FoundationCampus
"As one of the FoundationCampus Centre Heads I do a bit of everything which is how I like it.
I am responsible for the students’ welfare while they are here and we work very hard to make sure that students use their time here not only to improve themselves academically but to use this opportunity to learn more about themselves through interacting with others from diverse cultures.
One of the most rewarding parts of my job is to see the students develop throughout their time with us. It is great to see the students forming friendships and growing in confidence and I am confident they will be assets to the University."
Prior to joining FoundationCampus, Mary taught English in Egypt and Slovakia and work for the British Council in Turkey for nine years.
