Why study our University Foundation Programme?
What are the benefits of our University Foundation?
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 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 do 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 graduate university 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
Further Reading
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Students often need a change of scenery from studying in the Library or in their rooms, and so seek different places to study. However, it is sometimes too time-consuming to find a quiet place which is not overcrowded. Therefore, I visited 3 cafes that can...
Hear from our Students: The Psychology and the Benefits of Learning a Second Language
Learning a second language, whether it is at a young age or not, has a variety of benefits. It is no surprise that approximately 50% of the global population has declared themselves as bilinguals or multilinguals, and handling two languages can...
University Foundation Programme Results and Destinations 2024
Congratulations to our 2024 University Foundation Programme (UFP) Graduates, who have achieved a 100% pass rate and 93% of grades awarded were A*-C across all subjects! Students have gone on to a very diverse and exciting range of universities...
Do you want to apply to university in the UK, US or Europe?
Our University Foundation Course is perfect for you.
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