International Foundation Year
Preparing you for your university degree with a tailored programme, designed to support your learning by easing you into university-style teaching. Learn with confidence through subject-based modules and interactive language classes designed to strengthen your academic language skills.
The International Foundation Year allows you to study core modules (common across all our International Foundation Year Programmes), and then tailor your learning by taking progression degree-related streams
Core modules you will study include:
- English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
- Research and Study Skills
- Mental Wealth: Professional Life
In addition to the Core modules, you will choose one of the following specialist streams:
Gain the foundation that you need to study the RIBA Accredited BSc (Hons) Architecture.
Study the following modules:
Semester 1:
Core Modules
- English for Academic Purposes
- Mental Wealth: Professional Life
Chosen Stream Modules
- Introduction to Architecture
Semester 2:
Core Modules
- Research and Study Skills
Chosen Stream Modules
- Art and Design Workshop
- Design Project
Upon successful completion of the programme, students may progress to the following programmes:
Progression Degrees from the Architecture Stream:
- BSc (Hons) Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part 1)
- BSc (Hons) Architectural Design Technology (Accredited by CIAT)
For more information on the pricing of UEL degree programmes please visit: Fees & Funding
Develop key innovative thinking and leadership skills on this stream. This specialism leads to progression degrees at UEL’s Business School.
Study the following modules:
Semester 1:
Core Modules
- English for Academic Purposes
- Mental Wealth: Professional Life
Chosen Stream Modules
- Introduction to Business Environment
Semester 2:
Core Modules
- Research and Study Skills
Chosen Stream Modules
- Introduction to Accounting
- Introduction to Marketing
Upon successful completion of the programme, students may progress to the following programmes:
Progression Degrees from Business & Management Stream:
- BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance
- BA (Hons) Advertising
- LLB (Hons) Business Law
- LLB (Hons) Law
- LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology
- BSc (Hons) Business Management
- BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice
- BA (Hons) Criminology and Law
- BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology
- BSc (Hons) Economics
- BA (Hons) Events Management
- BA (Hons) Fashion Marketing
- BA (Hons) Hospitality Management
- BSc (Hons) Human Resource Management
- BSc (Hons) Marketing
- BA (Hons) Tourism Management
For more information on the pricing of UEL degree programmes please visit: Fees & Funding
- English for Academic Purposes
- Mental Wealth: Professional Life
- Mathematical Applications
- Research and Study Skills
- Physical Science
- Introduction to Computing
- BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science
- BSc Computing for Business
- BSc (Hons) Construction Management
- BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering
- BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
- BSc (Hons) Cyber Security Networks
- BSc (Hons) Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
- BEng (Hons) Engineering Management
- BEng (Hons) General Engineering
- BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
- BEng (Hons) Mechatronics and Computer Systems Engineering
- BEng (Hons) Mechatronics Engineering
- BEng (Hons) Railway Engineering
- BSc (Hons) Biochemistry and Biotechnology
- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Engineering
- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science
- BSc (Hons) Chemistry
- BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science
- BSc (Hons) Public Health
- BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science
- BSc (Hons) Surveying and Mapping Science
Study the following modules:
Semester 1:
Core Modules
- English for Academic Purposes
- Mental Wealth: Professional Life
Chosen Stream Modules
- International Relations
Semester 2:
Core Modules
- Research and Study Skills
Chosen Stream Modules
Select two out of the three modules:
- Introduction to Psychology
- Introduction to Sociology
- Art Design Portfolio
Upon successful completion of the programme, students may progress to the following programmes:
Progression from Humanities & Social Science Stream:
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- BA (Hons) Computer Games Design: Story Development
- BA (Hons) Creative and Professional Writing
- BSc (Hons) Computer Games Development
- BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies
- BSc (Hons) Economics
- BA (Hons) Fashion Design
- BA (Hons) Film
- BA (Hons) Fine Art
- BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology
- BA (Hons) International Development
- BA (Hons) International Development with NGO Management
- BSc (Hons) Psychology
- BA (Hons) Graphic Design
- BA (Hons) Illustration
- BA (Hons) Interior Design
- BA (Hons) Journalism
- BA (Hons) Media and Communication
- BA (Hons) Media Production
- BA (Hons) Music Technology and Production
- BA (Hons) Photography
- BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations
- BA (Hons) Social Work
- BA (Hons) Sociology
- BA (Hons) Textile Design
For more information on the pricing of UEL degree programmes please visit: Fees & Funding
Key facts for International Foundation Year
| Start dates: | September 2025 January 2026 |
| Visa type: | Visa for International Foundation Year only |
| Duration: | 2 semesters |
| Cost: | £15,270 |
| Scholarships Available: | Contact us or your Education Counsellor for more details |
| Course Info: | International Foundation Year qualification level: RQF Level 3 Accredited by the University of East London |
Minimum English Language Level:
UKVI IELTS 4.5 overall (with no component below 4.0).
Academic Entry Requirements:
- Academic Entry Requirements: GCSE/IGCSE with minimum grades of 44444 (or equivalent).
- Each application will be considered individually and assessed on their ability to succeed on the International Foundation Year.
Minimum Age Requirement:
September Start: 16 years of age. All students must turn 17 years of age by 31 December 2025.
January Start: All students must be 17 years of age.
