Pathway to Undergraduate Degrees Worldwide
International Foundation Year
(Delivered in partnership with NCUK – University Pathways)
Location
135+ Global Study Centres
University Partners
80+ worldwide
Start dates
Multiple intakes yearly
Duration
From 9 months
Course overview
The International Foundation Year, delivered in partnership with NCUK, prepares international students for first-year entry onto undergraduate degrees at leading universities in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, the USA, Canada and more.
Delivered through NCUK’s Global Network of Study Centres, the programme builds subject knowledge, academic study skills and English language competency, benchmarked by Ecctis as comparable to GCE A Level, HKDSE, US Advanced Placement, Australian Senior Secondary and Alberta High School Diploma standards.
Students choose three academic subject modules from 12 available options, alongside an English for Academic Purposes module and an online Skills for Success module, giving flexibility to progress into the degree subject that’s right for them.
Which degree programme can I study after completing this foundation?
Art & Design
Biology
Business Studies
Chemistry
Computer Science
Economics
Further Maths
Global Studies
Integrated Maths
Physics
Sociology
Technical Maths
Where can I study these programmes?
Veritas Pathways is proud to partner with NCUK in delivering the International Foundation Year, with progression to 80+ university partners worldwide, including:
University of Birmingham
University of Leeds
Cardiff University
University of Sussex
Newcastle University
University of Auckland
UNSW Sydney
University of Ottawa
Queen Mary University of London
University of Manchester
Conditional disclaimer
Progression to partner universities is subject to students meeting the academic, English language, attendance and non-academic entry requirements of each receiving institution.
Location
135+ Global Study Centres (incl. UK, Ireland & Europe)
Tuition fee
Varies by Study Centre
Contact us for fees at your chosen centre
Start dates
Multiple intakes throughout the year
Duration
As little as 9 months, full-time
In addition to progression via NCUK’s university partners, the International Foundation Year also provides pathways into related undergraduate degrees such as Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Social Sciences and Pharmacy-related subjects, subject to meeting entry requirements.
What you'll study
Explore a carefully designed curriculum that builds your foundation in your chosen subjects and academic English, essential for success in your undergraduate degree.
English skills modules
- English for Academic Purposes
Academic subject modules (choose 3)
- Art & Design
- Biology
- Business Studies
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Further Maths
- Global Studies
- Integrated Maths
- Physics
- Sociology
- Technical Maths
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