University Foundation Programme

The University Foundation Programme (UFP) offered by Bath Academy is a fast-track pre-university alternative to the A-Level route. Students spend three academic terms on the David Game University Foundation Programme. Successful students are eligible for a place at most British universities. More than 90% of Bath Academy students go on to universities after their course. The UFP course is run by Bath Academy in conjunction with the David Game College in London. Assessment is based upon coursework and end-of-term examinations, all of which are externally examined by university lecturers from Brunel, City, Royal Holloway and the London School of Pharmacy. Students regularly obtain places on degree courses at universities throughout Britain.

Key Facts:

  • Start dates in January and September
  • Students study 4 core subjects
  • Students study a further 3 optional subjects pertinent to their proposed university course
  • Leads to virtually all university degree courses with the exception of Medicine
  • Small classes enable students to get the individual attention they need
  • All students have a personal tutor

Entry Requirements:

  • Minimum age 17
  • Good academic record from previous school or college
  • Very good competence in English (equivalent to at least IELTS 5.0)
  • Willingness and ability to work hard, fast and consistently


Core Subjects

  • English (leading to IELTS test)
  • Mathematics
  • Communication Skills
  • Information Technology

Optional Subjects

  • Accounting
  • Art
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Economics
  • Further Computing
  • Further Mathematics
  • History
  • Law
  • Media Studies
  • Organisational Behaviour
  • Physics
  • Political and Social Studies
  • Psychology

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