University Foundation Course: Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions from prospective applicants.

What are the benefits of the St Clare’s University Foundation Course?

Students benefit from:

• access to universities around the world
• developing academic and organisational skills required to succeed at university
• UFC graduates find the jump from school to university much smoother
• expert advice from our dedicated Careers and Higher Education Adviser
• completely impartial advice on which universities to apply to

How is the course structured?

The course is split into two distinct streams: Business and International Affairs. Students will take a variety of academic subjects based on their chosen specialty.

Business Subjects:

• Economics
• Business
• Maths for Business
• Basic Statistics
• Global Issues

International Affairs Subjects:

• Politics
• History
• Philosophy
• Basic Statistics
• Global Issues

All UFC students will also study English for Academic Purposes to develop the following skills:

• Academic reading and writing
• Note-taking and summarising
• Making presentations
• Idioms
• Usage and collocation

Finally, students go through our robust careers programme to ensure that:

• each student takes the time to consider their future and explore the opportunities ahead of them
• they choose the most suitable course and university
• personal statements are the best they can be

Our Careers and Higher Education Adviser is always on hand to guide students with all aspects of their future goals.

What would I gain after the course?

• 100% of students who successfully complete the course get a place at university.
• Our graduates go on to study a huge variety of subjects all over the UK and the world, including the Netherlands and Germany.
• You can find out more about our UFC 2017 graduate destinations here.

What are the entry requirements?

• Complete this online registration form and pay the £100 registration fee
• Send your high school leaving certificate and / or most recent transcript of grades
• Show proof of English level, either by:
  • sending an official English language test certificate or
  • by completing the St Clare’s grading test and have an interview via SKYPE

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