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Foundation of Academic Preparation

Gower College Swansea

  • Swansea, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Foundation

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About the program

Eight-month pre-university programme preparing international students for International Year One.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights: no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop academic literacy and study skills for progression. Apply subject knowledge relevant to the intended degree pathway. Use research and referencing conventions. Communicate effectively in academic contexts. Demonstrate independent learning and university readiness.

Career outcomes

  • Academic Pathway Coordinator
  • Student Success Assistant
  • Academic Support Officer
  • Education Program Assistant
  • Learning Support Assistant

Curriculum

  • Eight non-credit pre-university courses over two terms (three terms for mixed entry)
  • Preparing students academically and in English for International Year One. Students with strong grades may jump to International Year One after four Foundation courses at B (70%) or higher and passing the ILS course.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Age 17-19
  • minimum IELTS 5.5

Accepted academic background

Secondary school transcripts; minimum IELTS 5.5

Language tests

  • IELTS 5.5
  • IELTS Academic 5.5

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport Copy
  • Academic Transcripts

How to apply

  1. Review the programme entry requirements and the intake deadline. Complete the institution application or the authorized admissions process for the selected course. Prepare the academic records and course-specific supporting documents requested by admissions. Provide English proficiency evidence if required. Follow the admission decision and arrange a student visa if applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year£25,500 GBP
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.