Foundation Year (Year 0), Entry Route to Undergraduate Degrees
Course Overview
Degrees with a foundation year are specifically designed to ensure candidates gain the skills needed to succeed at degree level.
For students who do not meet standard entry requirements for direct entry to an undergraduate degree, UCLan London offers a four-year degree with a foundation year. Upon successful completion, students automatically progress to Year 1 of their desired course.
Students should expect to undertake significant independent study outside the classroom (approximately 18 hours per week during term time).
Ideal if you are looking to change career or return to education
Modules develop skills in writing assignments, mathematics, computing, public speaking and presenting
Subject-specific approach embedding academic skills within the context of the intended degree discipline
Assessment: four 30-credit modules; two modules per trimester with exams, written assignments (up to 1,500 words) and practical assessments
Entry requirement, in one line
40 UCAS Tariff Points, or relevant work experience considered as part of a holistic application. Next intake: September, January, May.
Entry Requirements
Qualified on paper, or qualified by experience.
Fuchures checks your fit against the criteria below before recommending this route.
Who Fits This Course
- ✓Does not currently meet the 96 UCAS Tariff Point requirement for direct entry to an undergraduate degree
- ✓Returning to education after a break, or changing career direction
- ✓Willing to commit to roughly 18 hours/week of independent study alongside classes
- ✓Has a clear idea of which undergraduate degree they want to progress into afterwards
Who Does Not Fit
- ✕Already meets 96 UCAS Tariff Points and standard entry requirements, direct 3-year entry is more appropriate
- ✕Cannot evidence GCSE-equivalent Maths and English (grade C/4 or above)
- ✕Looking for a shorter route into a degree, this adds a full extra year
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What You'll Study
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Graduates go on to roles across public, private and healthcare sectors, some routes need further training or study.
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