Access to University via a University Foundation

Programmes- about UFPs -

University Foundation ProgrammeInternational transfer to UK Universities

Compulsory School11 Years (GCSE)

A Levels2 Years

BACHELOR DEGREE

with Honours3 Years

MastersDegree1 Year

Your High School(Year 12)

TRCUFP

1 Year

Bachelor Degree3 Years

MastersDegree1 Year

It is a 1 year full-time programme designed to aid international students enter UK/US/CAN/AUS/NZ universities

UFPs are usually part preparation and part matriculation

Students gain a full year over standard entry methods like A levels which are 2years full-time

There is a difference between INTERNATIONAL University Foundation Programmes (UFPs) and UK/EU Student UFPs.

1. The International student UFP is a one year replacement for Level 3 e.g. Instead of 2 year A levels/IB/ Btec programmes etc

2. The UK/EU student UFP is for ‘home’ students who do not have the correct combination of A level/IB/ Btec subjects and need to convert e.g. From Humanities to Science

Art Foundation ProgrammesThis step is usually required by many UK art faculties first – after A levels etc – in order for the student to experience different art forms prior to their main degree

Foundation DegreesThese are degrees that have 240 credit (two year) status in order to give students basic knowledge. Successful Foundation Degree students can ‘top –up’ with a further year to gain an Honours degree(similar can be done with HNDs).

International University Foundation Programmes are widely acceptable now –although not by all universities and not by all departments.

Programmes are run by many; INTO; NAVITAS; NCC; STUDY GROUP; TRC etc

Progression is often to specific university partners with a guarantee of a place with a specific pass mark.

UCAS offers are a possibility

IELTS in order that students exit the UFP with at least a score of 6.0

CORE STUDIES:- Maths- CIT- Academic Writing- Study Skills- Research Skills

ACADEMIC MODULES (for your degree) x Three Modules;Accounting, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Government and Politics, Economics, Maths, Physics, Sociology, Psychology.

Core Studies

General English

Academic Writing

Research Skills

Study Skills

Presentation Skills

IELTS

Core Maths

IT

Academic Module 1

Academic Module 2

Academic Module 3

Academic ModulesFrench

Accounting, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry Economics, Law,

French

Further Mathematics, Physics, Government and Politics, Psychology, Sociology

French

Assessments

Mini Exams

Assignments

Coursework

ALL COMBINE FOR AN OVERALL MARK

AND GRADE

Academic Modules

Accounting, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry Economics, Law, Further Mathematics, Physics, Government and Politics,

Psychology, Sociology

Progress is usually monitored on a continuous basis through critically marked course work and class tests

The final grade for each unit is usually based on a combination of course work and end of term exams

Students can usually retake some tests to improve their marks if necessary.

YES but they may not all have a universal currency

University Foundation Programmes are usually endorsed or validated by a partner university – and may not appear on the UK NQF.

However some may be independently validated.Example; The TRC University Foundation Programme is overseen by the UK Examinations Board QUALIFI and is therefore a recognised UK Level 3 qualification.

Caution – some providers UFPs are just enhanced English language programmes. Always check their content and progression potential first

Students know that the are going to university from the time of enrolment on to a UFP - 98% success rate ‘at the first attempt’.

User friendly assessment methods Save money and time Students get a good IELTS score Students are fully prepared for university study in

order that they graduate with a good class of degree

Students can get credit exemptions from the first year in the USA from some providers programmes

DIFFERENT TARGET GROUPS:

Students who know exactly what they want to study as a degree and who will have the potential to complete a degree programme eventually after their UFP.

Students who have the financial capacity to study through their university foundation programme and Bachelor Degree programme...and beyond!

Students who are happy to be placed in a provider’s partner university

Students who want to save time and money at this stage

Students who need to strengthen their English language and study skills to suit the rigors of the analytical style of UK university education

Those that may not do so well (or suffer from bad exam nerves) in a formal national exam, in a second language

‘Second chance’ – students who have not achieved entry to their own universities through national exams

Those that want to be fully prepared for university and ‘hit the ground running’ academically in standard of work and understanding

Those that want ‘Guaranteed’ entry to university

Tuition Fees in the UK range from around £6000 to £14000 for 30 – 40 weeks (3 terms or two semesters

(add accommodation and living costs at around £8000)

Please feel free to ask questions now

Also please feel free to come by the TRC Colleges exhibition stand No 7 if you would like to discuss further any points

With thanks - Keith