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Foundation of Undergraduate Foundation Programme

University of Sunderland ONCAMPUS Centre

  • Sunderland, United Kingdom
  • 0.75 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Foundation

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University of Sunderland ONCAMPUS Centre campus

About the program

A nine-month foundation year for international students that leads to guaranteed progression to an LSBU undergraduate degree once entry criteria are met.

What you will learn

  • Apply core knowledge in Undergraduate Foundation Programme. Analyse discipline-specific problems using appropriate methods. Communicate professional ideas clearly. Use relevant tools and practices responsibly. Prepare for employment or further study in general studies.

Career outcomes

  • Progression to an LSBU undergraduate degree
  • Further study (bachelor's)

Curriculum

  • Two-semester programme of seven to eight teaching weeks each
  • About 21 classroom hours weekly plus self-study. Business stream: Economics and Finance
  • Business Behaviours
  • Skills for Business
  • English. Engineering and Physical Sciences stream: Pure Mathematics
  • Physics or Chemistry
  • Skills for Science
  • English.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Completed senior secondary education
  • minimum age 17
  • English IELTS 4.5 for 2 semesters or 4.0 for 3 semesters. Guaranteed progression to the University of Sunderland needs 40% in academic modules and IELTS 6.0 (no component below 5.5).

Accepted academic background

Completed senior secondary education (international students); minimum age 17 (OnCampus Sunderland can accept students who turn 17 within one calendar month of the start of term date); UFP set at level 3, A-level standard; progression to the University of Sunderland needs 40% in academic modules and IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5 (some degrees higher, e.g. 7.0 with 6.5 for MPharm)

Language tests

  • IELTS 4.5 (no single element below 4.0)

Documents you’ll need

  • English Language Proficiency Evidence

How to apply

  1. Review the pathway entry requirements and intake dates. Complete the application through the international study centre admissions portal or an authorized agent. Submit academic transcripts
  2. passport information
  3. applicable English-language results. Provide any other documents requested for the selected pathway. Accept the offer and pay the required deposit if applicable. Complete the student visa process and enrollment.

Other costs

Tuition per year£15,420 - £18,510 GBP
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Program details

CampusOnCampus Sunderland, Sir Tom Cowie campus
Faculty or schoolUndergraduate Foundation Programme (UFP)
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 0.75 years.