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:
- Introduction to Architecture
- 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.
- Introduction to Business Environment
- 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
- LLB (Hons) Law with International Relations
- BSc (Hons) Business Management
- BSc (Hons) Construction Management
- BA (Hons) Events Management
- BA (Hons) Fashion Marketing and Communication
- 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
Designed to challenge you to think about the world around you differently. Technology is key to all aspects of our society, so why not take the first steps to harnessing it with this IFY stream. Leading to a wide range of degree programmes from Bioscience to Mechanical Engineering .
- Introduction to Computing
- Mathematical Applications
- Physical Science
Upon successful completion of the programme, students may progress to the following programmes:
Progression Degrees from the Engineering, Computing & Science Stream
- BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science
- BSc (Hons) Computing for Business
- 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) Product Design 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
For more information on the pricing of UEL degree programmes please visit: Fees & Funding
As part of this stream, you will choose two from the modules below:
- 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:
- BA (Hons) Sustainable Development and Social Change
- BSc (Hons) Child Psychology with Child Development
- BSc (Hons) Clinical and Community Psychology
- BA (Hons) Game Design
- BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice
- BA (Hons) Criminology and Law
- BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology
- BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies
- BSc (Hons) Economics
- BA (Hons) Fashion Design
- BA (Hons) Film
- BA (Hons) Fine Art
- BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology
- 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) Sustainable Development and Social Change
For more information on the pricing of UEL degree programmes please visit: Fees & Funding
Key Facts for International Foundation Year
| Start dates: | September 2024 January 2025 |
| Visa type: | Visa for International Foundation Year only |
| Duration: | 2 semesters |
| Cost: | £14,550 (Pricing is indicative, and there might be an incremental rise for 2024 – 2025) |
| Scholarships Available: | Scholarship of £2,000 available for eligible students |
| 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 subtest 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 2024.
January Start: All students must be 17 years of age.
