University Foundation Programme

KEEP TO THE PATH YOU HAVE PLANNED!

Are you able to travel to the UK and looking to start your studies in person in September?

Or do you need to delay your arrival in the UK for reasons such as travel restrictions, Visas, or waiting for final grades?

We have options available for every student with our flexible University Foundation Programme:

1) START ON TIME, IN PERSON, THIS SEPTEMBER

Start the University Foundation Programme in Bath from September if:

• your application is accepted
• both students and parents feel comfortable traveling
• your Visa is secured in time
• you are from one of the nominated countries where quarantine upon arrival in the UK is not required

2) START ON TIME, ONLINE, THIS SEPTEMBER

We are now taking applications for our University Foundation Programme with an ONLINE start in September, aiming to finish with us in Bath when travel restrictions are lifted.

Start the University Foundation Programme online from September if: 

• you are uncertain as to when you will receive your final high school grades and/or certificates.
• you are not able to take an IELTs for UKVI (Academic) examination due to test centres remaining closed globally.
• you are concerned that Visas will not be granted in time to travel to Bath in September.
• international travel restrictions continue from your home country.
• you would rather avoid having to book last minute, premium priced flights to the UK.

Students who complete their first term through online tuition will spend time speaking with their personal tutor to progress with their University application and confirm their major modules for the second and third term. Once travel is possible, students will be able to come to Bath to experience living and studying in the UK for 2 terms before progressing on to their chosen University.

Interested? Email us for more details at info@bathacademy.co.uk.

WHAT IS THE UFP?

Our University Foundation Programme (UFP) is a one-year intensive course that prepares students to attend top UK universities. Recognised as an A Level or International Baccalaureate equivalent, the UFP is an alternative route to degree-level studies and allows you to enter UK University if you are an EU or International student who has completed secondary school outside the UK.

Our University Foundation Programme (UFP) is world-renowned and has an excellent success rate in placing international students at top British universities. Our team has a wealth of experience in preparing students for entry into the top British universities and we have excellent relationships with many UK and international universities.

Our small class sizes and personalised tuition allow us to focus more on students’ needs, resulting in exceptional academic performance leading to chosen places at desired universities.

INDEPENDENT

The UFP is independent of any particular university allowing our UFP students freedom of choice to apply at any university. We offer extensive academic guidance based on our students’ preferences, from the start of the course all the way through to their UCAS application and personal statement.

SUCCESSFUL

We are proud to say that all of our UFP students have received places at their chosen University, many within the highly regarded Russell Group.

 

2019 UNIVERSITY DESTINATIONS	COURSE(S) TAKEN
UWE	Aerospace Engineering
UWE	Mechanical Engineering
UWE	Architecture (with Foundation Year)
University of Essex	Business Management
University of Leicester	Accounting & Finance
University of East Anglia	Marketing & Management
University of Lancaster	Business Management
University of Southampton	Accounting & Finance
University of Wolverhampton	Animal Behaviour & Wildlife Conservation
University of Swansea	Business Management with Finance
Queen Mary, University of London	Computer Science with Management

 

2018 UNIVERSITY DESTINATIONS	COURSE(S) TAKEN
University of Exeter	Law / Business & Management Studies
Cardiff University	Accounting & Finance
University of Leicester	Law / Management Studies
University of Reading	Management & Business
University of Bath	Biochemistry
University of Leeds	Economics & Politics / Law
University of Nottingham	Manufacturing Engineering
Bristol, University of West of England (UWE)	Forensic Computing & Security
Brunel University London	Electronic & Electrical Engineering with Professional Development
University of York	Maths & Statistics

FLEXIBLE

The UFP is a three-term programme with the full course running from September to June. Our Extended University Foundation Programme (UFP) is a four-term intensive course that prepares students to attend top UK universities. The Extended UFP gives you the opportunity to improve your knowledge and academic English skills before joining a UFP course, and is especially suitable for those who require additional Academic English Language Support.

ACCREDITED

To make sure we consistently meet expectations, our courses are accredited by:

• External Examiners from six top UK institutions;
• Ofsted;
• the British Council; and
• Leading UK universities

Course Structure

Students can choose between a variety of pathways, allowing entry into almost all undergraduate degree courses. Our current pathways are:

• Business and Finance
• Social Sciences
• Engineering and Technology
• Science

Students study 6 subjects within their chosen pathway, 3 compulsory minor modules and 3 elective major modules.

3 minor modules (studied by all students)
Mathematics
IT
Communication Skills/IELTS*

 

3 major modules in subjects that are relevant to the student’s intended degree course
Business and Finance	• Accounting • Business Organisation and Marketing • Economics • Further Mathematics • Quantitative Methods
Social Sciences	• Art • Business Organisation and Marketing • Media Studies • Politics  • Psychology  •Sociology
Engineering / Technology	• Chemistry • Further Mathematics • Physics • Art must be taken for Architecture degrees
Science	• Biology • Chemistry • Further Mathematics • Physics

 

All students apply to British universities through the Universities and Colleges Admission Service, known as UCAS. The student’s Personal Tutor carefully assesses their academic record and future career ambitions before advising which universities and courses would be most suitable. The Personal Tutor helps each student to complete their UCAS application form, and writes an academic reference to accompany each  application based on the student’s performance.

We offer all exam boards to our students. Get in touch for more details on specific courses. You can apply directly via our website. You can also study the UFP at David Game College in London, close to iconic buildings such as the Tower of London, the Gherkin, the Bank of England and the Shard.

Entry Requirements:

Successful completion of secondary schooling; good level of proficiency in English (IELTS 5.5 with at least 5.0 in each component).

UFP Student Success:

Do you have any questions about these courses?

* All international students are required to take English Language tuition as part of the course programme, either to prepare them for the IELTS examination or, to ensure that all UFP students meet university English Language entry requirements. Students who are mother-tongue English speakers or have an IELTS score of at least 6.5 study Communication Skills instead of IELTS to help them prepare for the demands of university academics.

Student Spotlight:

So you want to build spaceships? A tale from darkest Peru. 

The first step of this ambition was realised by a Peruvian student from Bath Academy.  At the age of ten he recognised that the Bolivian education system was not going to take him to the heights to which he aspired, namely working on a rockets and satellites. He researched degree courses worldwide and set his heart on Bath University. But how was he to convince them of his ability? Bath Academy provided the answer. Our University Foundation Programme is recognised as providing the challenge necessary for an able student demonstrate the level of ability sought by top Universities. He revelled in this challenge achieving A*, A*, A*, and is thoroughly enjoying his studies in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Bath. To infinity and beyond!