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What is the University Foundation Programme (UFP) course?
The UFP is a one year course designed specifically for international applicants and prepares students for the demands of undergraduate study at University. The UFP offers an alternative to A Level study. However, students should be confident when they apply that they know which career route they wish to follow at university. Bosworth has a strong Foundation programme that is widely recognised by UK universities and it includes English Language tuition alongside the chosen area of study.
Academic Entry Requirements |
Completed High School Diploma or Certificate |
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Language Requirements |
IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) achieved by the time of enrolment |
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Age |
Students must be 17 years of age at the start of the course |
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Start Dates |
September |
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Who is the course suitable for?
Very often international students who have completed their Senior High School education programme are required to do a Foundation year in order to gain access to a degree programme of their choice. The course will develop students’ language skills and provide knowledge in specific academic subject areas. It is therefore an ideal course for students who are slightly older and prefer a one-year option rather than a two-year A Level course.
Course content
The programme provides twenty five lessons a week of directed study, as well as supervised study periods and optional enrichment classes. Students will study six subject areas in total. Three of these subject areas are compulsory, plus three electives are chosen based on the students’ career route.
The electives course content is based on A Level specification. The core modules provide a fundamental background to academic work at university level, ensuring that students are equipped with the necessary communication, numerical and analytical skills. We have 4 programmes on the UFP they are as follows:
All students will study the three core modules:
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Students then choose one from the following four programmes:
Programme 1
Advanced Mathematics |
Economics |
Business Studies |
Programme 2
Advanced Mathematics |
Economics |
Management, Finance & Accounting |
Programme 3
International Studies* |
Economics |
Business Studies |
Programme 4
International Studies* |
Economics |
Management, Finance & Accounting |
*International Studies – this is a world development programme which includes Geography and Humanities
Our recent UFP results show our most recent UFP results and university progression.
How is the course assessed?
All elective modules are subject to four written examinations, but these are taken at equal intervals during the course. IELTS preparation is also a vital component of the course, providing an opportunity for students to secure a good IELTS result as they are tested in November and then again towards the end of the course. We recognise that universities are looking for higher than ever IELTS scores.University Progression
Throughout the year university admission tutors visit the college to give presentations to the foundation students. All students receive extensive counselling about which institution and course would be their best choice. We have progression agreements with several universities including: Bath, Sussex and Queen Mary’s. Indeed a representative at Birmingham University commented:"Bosworth students all seem so determined, organised and know what they want to achieve at University."
Please find below a range of degree courses students progress onto:
Accounting, Accounting & Economics, Accounting & Finance, Accounting & Mathematics, Accounting & Computing, Applied Computing, Banking & International Finance, Business Administration, Business Admin & Social Policy, Business Economics & Finance, Business Economics, Business Information Technology, Business Computing, Business Management, Business Studies, Business Studies & Marketing, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Aided Engineering, Computing & Business, Computer Systems Technology, Economics, Economics & Business Finance, Economics & Financial Management, Economics & Marketing, Finance & Business, Financial Services, Hotel Management, International Relations, Leisure Marketing, Management Studies, Marketing, Mathematics, Mathematics & Computer Science, Mathematics & Management, Mathematics & Statistics, Money, Banking & Finance, Politics, Politics & Economics, Politics & International Relations, Property Valuation & Finance, Quantity Surveying and StatisticsOur recent UFP results show our most recent UFP results and university progression.
