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Foundation of Undergraduate Foundation Programme
London South Bank University ONCAMPUS Centre
- London, 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.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: no
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
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 (international students)
- Minimum age 17. Programme set at level 3 (A-level standard). English: IELTS 4.5 (2 semesters) or 4.0 (3 semesters). Progression to LSBU degree needs minimum 40% in all modules and IELTS 6.0 (no component below 5.5).
Accepted academic background
Completed senior secondary education (international students); Minimum age 17; Level 3, UK A-level standard; Subject requirements per country and progression degree in the OnCampus Coursefinder (not published as text); Progression to LSBU needs minimum 40% in all modules and IELTS 6.0 (no component below 5.5) by internal assessment
Language tests
- IELTS 4.5
Documents you’ll need
- Typically includes Passport or identity document
- Academic transcripts
- Qualification certificates
- Language proficiency evidence
- And completed application materials.
How to apply
- Review the programme admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and qualification documents. Complete the application. Submit supporting documents and language proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £17,985 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £1,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | OnCampus London South Bank, The Clarence Centre, London South Bank University |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | OnCampus London South Bank |
| Department | General Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 45,90 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Institutional scholarships or tuition awards may be available to eligible international students; Value, Availability, And eligibility vary by programme and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
30 Nov 2026
17 days leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
30 Jun 2027
229 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.75 years.
The next deadline is 30 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £17,985 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £1,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £13,946 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 4.5.

