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Foundation of Undergraduate Foundation Programme
University of Sunderland ONCAMPUS Centre
- Sunderland, United Kingdom
- 0.75 years
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
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
- 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
- passport information
- 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
| Campus | OnCampus Sunderland, Sir Tom Cowie campus |
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| Faculty or school | Undergraduate Foundation Programme (UFP) |
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| Teaching language | English |
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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.
Tuition is £15,420 - £18,510 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £10,683 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 4.5 (no single element below 4.0).

